Job Description

Associate Governmental Program Analyst (Program Officer)
$70,260.00 – $87,924.00 annually

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (Program Officer) under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I in the Grants Management Section in a highly independent manner, and with minimal supervision, performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical work in a wide variety of consultative and analytical assignments such as developing new program funding announcements and applications, processing and evaluating grant proposals, and developing and monitoring contracts and budgets.  Routinely provides consultative services to management and external stakeholders regarding funding applications and contracts.  Generates and provides data to management and stakeholders on funding application outcomes.  Performs fiscal and program reviews of funded applicants, as needed.  Makes recommendations for improvement to funding and contracting processes.  Participates in the development and testing of software tools to manage grants, invoices, and contract reporting.

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Associate Governmental Program Analyst:

• 2 years experience creating and editing clear and concise documents, including procedures and issue papers.
• 2 years experience in leading or participating in a workgroup or team.
• 1 year experience using computer software such as Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• 1 year experience working with the public to provide customer service.
• 1 year experience in evaluating, analyzing, and summarizing data and information, and making recommendations.

Staff Services Analyst:

• 1 year experience creating and editing clear and concise documents, including procedures and issue papers.
• 1 year experience in leading or participating in a workgroup or team.
• 1 year experience using computer software such as Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• 1 year experience working with the public to provide customer service.
• 1 year experience in evaluating, analyzing, and summarizing data and information, and making recommendations.

How to Apply

• For more details of the job responsibilities (Duty Statement,) the minimum requirements, comp/benefits, how to apply and more click on the job posting link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=444172
• You will need to take the Associate Governmental Program Analyst or Staff Services Analyst exam (questions around your experience) if you have not already.
  • Associate Governmental Program Analyst: Candidates that are new to state service must take the online examination to establish eligibility. The examination can be found at the following link CalCareers.
  • Staff Services Analyst: Candidates that are new to state service must take the online examination to establish eligibility. The examination can be found at the following link CalCareers.
• PLEASE view the details of the “Examination Information” in the exam link. This information will help you with the exam.
• Click 'Apply' --> Login or create a CalCareers account if you do not have one already. Then click 'Continue' for the exam.
• Once you have taken the exam, go back to the job: CalCareers and click apply now --> "I have eligibility"
• Create your application. The application is more important than your resume. Expand on details if needed. Attach your resume and responses to the Statement of Qualifications. See the "Special Requirements" section for details on the Statement of Qualifications.
  • Not attaching your SOQ response to your application on CalCareers may prevent you from moving forward in the hiring process.

• The Statement of Qualifications are like interview questions that you answer in writing. We do recommend using word.doc for your responses and keep to the requirements if it says two pages for example and the specific font of Arial 12 font. Take your time to think about your response in answering the questions. Also check spelling. Please do look at the duty statement from the job posting and match to your experience to answer the questions. Here is a link to more tips: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Documents/FINAL%20-%20Candidate%20SOQ%20Guidance%201.pdf
• For the ‘exam,’ the exams are questions around your experience. Include all your experience from every job to volunteer work, internships, leading groups and/or projects, and more. Don’t sell yourself short. Before you start the exam, review the sample questions in the exam bulletin. This gives you a sense of what we’ll ask you. Have your resume handy. You’ll need it during the exam. Make sure your resume shows you meet the minimum qualifications. Anything you mention in your exam needs to be on your resume.

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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