What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST position at State Controller's Office?
This position is located in Southern California.
Duties performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
- Meet with constituency groups and attend events on behalf of the State Controller or Assistant Deputy Controller for the purpose of providing State Controller's Office (SCO) related information, which requires traveling to various locations across California.
- Act as a lead to research, analyze, track, and provide consultative services to the Controller and External Affairs team related to statewide events, communities of interest, and public and community-based organizations, for the purposes of engaging in outreach about SCO programs and to determine quality and alignment with the SCO's mission.
- Provide analytical and research support to the Assistant Deputy Controller to ensure the furtherance of the goals of the SCO outreach programs and special projects including but not limited to, developing and maintaining databases for tracking all External Affairs contacts.
- Prepare and manage outreach program materials as needed for the regions covered by the External Affairs team, including, but not limited to, developing fact sheets.
- Independently formulate written and verbal responses to the more complex inquiries received about SCO programs, policies, procedures, and/or issues.
- Prepare evaluation reports to be presented to the Assistant Deputy Controller as necessary.
- Become a subject matter expert on complex policy and program issues and provide training to support staff.
- Provide technical and logistical support to the State Controller and External Affairs team for outreach events and special projects, including, but not limited to, developing applicable charts, graphs, and other visual graphic presentations using Microsoft applications that will be incorporated into written and oral presentations delivered internally and publicly.
- Lead special projects, such as establishing online platforms for communications, document retrieval, etc., using relevant programs.
- Function as a liaison between the Sacramento and Los Angeles offices for purposes of information sharing for statewide public awareness.
- Develop and maintain office systems, processes, and procedures with respect to document retention and correspondence.
- On rare occasion provide backup support when instructed.
Working Conditions
This position is located in Southern California and requires up to 50% travel.
This position is eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the State Controller's Office policies.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Department Information
Special Requirements
A resume is required.
Take the Associate Governmental Program Analyst examination:
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/7/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
Desirable Qualifications
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills.
- Ability to independently formulate written and verbal responses to the more complex inquiries received about programs, policies, procedures, and/or issues.
- Relationship Management and Relationship Building skills.
- Background experience working with community and constituent organizations.
- Valid CA Driver's License.
- Experience in research, analysis, evaluation and the preparation of reports.
- Experience in providing technical and logistical support for outreach events and special projects.
- Experience developing visual aides such as charts, graphs, or other visual graphic presentations.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Christopher Norwood
(916) 324-6750
cnorwood@sco.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Officer
(916) 324-2223
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
