Associate Governmental Program Analyst​/Analyst II – Title effective

Job Summary

Associate Governmental Program Analyst / Analyst II – Title change effective January 1, 2026 (JC-494176)

Department:
Department of Education

Classification: ANALYST II – Salary: $6,031.00 – $7,547.00 per month (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable)

Location:

Sacramento, with hybrid telework option (eligible applicants residing in California can work remotely and report to the office).

• Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager of the Fiscal Payments II Unit, the SSM II of the Administrative Services Unit, the Director, and Associate Directors of the Special Education Division (SED), independently provides budgets staff support.
• Manage internal and external budgeting for the Division; analyze expenditures to ensure items are appropriate and over‑expenditure of funding does not occur; monitor monthly budget reports, subvention reports, and administrative cost reports.
• Track the Federal and State Budget related to special education; ensure Federal and State funds are appropriately allocated; prepare reports based on the CDE’s Fiscal and Administrative Services Division and Department of Finance Drills.
• Prepare SED budget change proposals, budget revisions, finance letters, and other budget documents and administrative cost reports; identify and resolve fiscal discrepancies; prepare the annual state maintenance of financial support; prepare and analyze monthly budget projections; and prepare, review, and edit reports as required of the Division.
• Duty statement available upon request.

• ANALYST II classification; see Class Specification for detailed qualifications.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
• Strong analytical skills, problem‑solving skills, and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written, oral, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to exercise initiative, independence, and accuracy to research and evaluate complex issues of data, determine outcomes, and present findings to support recommendations
• Ability to work well as a team member and to work effectively with all levels of staff and management
• Support management regarding the goals and mission of the Division

• Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days
• Additional benefits as determined by the employee’s bargaining unit.

• Complete application package (STD 678 and required documents) must be submitted electronically through Cal Career or by mail to the address below. All documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 2/17/2026.
• Mailing address:
  Department of Education Human Resources Division – Mail In – Attn: C&P PC 2775 /JC 494176, 1430 N Street, Ste. 1802, Sacramento, CA 95814.
• Drop‑off location:
  Department of Education Drop‑Off – Attn: C&P PC 2775 /JC 494176, 1430 N Street (Lobby Drop‑Off Box), Sacramento, CA 95814.
  
  Hours:
  
  08:00 AM – 05:00 PM.
• Required documents include a current State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678), resume (optional), Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) (mandatory), and any other documents listed in the Class Specification.
• Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
• Contact Nina Reyes (Hiring Unit Contact) at (916) 322‑0371 or  for questions regarding the position or application process.

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.

The State of California is an objective to achieve a drug‑free workplace.