Associate Governmental Program Analyst​/Services Analyst

Job Posting:
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Staff Services Analyst

Department of Social Services

JC-503914 - Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Staff Services Analyst 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.

Final Filing Date: 1/22/2026

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, in the Centralized Applications Bureau, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs analytical and technical work related to application processing and licensing of facilities that provide care and supervision to adults and seniors who reside or spend a portion of their time in out‑of‑home care. The AGPA is expected to independently carry out all phases of application processing duties.

The AGPA may act in a lead capacity for training of staff, participate on divisional or departmental policy development work groups, and represent the Adult and Senior Care Program in outreach programs.

The AGPA ensures corporate accountability of licensees operating multiple facilities throughout the state under a broad corporate structure by monitoring and tracking licensees with multiple locations to identify patterns and trends of systemic noncompliance problems. The AGPA will address systematic problems by creating management reports that identify patterns and corrective action plans to ensure there is no recurrence of issues. Screens applicants for licensure against prior compliance history to avoid inappropriate license expansion.

• Perform analytical and technical work related to application processing and licensing of care facilities.
• Independently carry out all phases of application processing duties.
• Lead staff training and participate in policy development work groups.
• Represent the Adult and Senior Care Program in outreach programs.
• Monitor and track licensees with multiple locations to identify patterns and trends of systemic noncompliance.
• Create management reports and corrective action plans.
• Screen applicants for licensure against prior compliance history.

• Experience creating spreadsheets and management reports.
• Data analysis skills.
• Experience approving documents for compliance/approval.
• Analytical experience.
• Ability to interpret statutes, codes and regulations.

• ANALYST II
• ANALYST I

The CDSS is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation, within walking distance of the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmers’ markets and the Golden 1 Arena. The building has easy access to I‑5, Highway 50, and Highway 80. This position is eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order N‑22‑25. The incumbent will be expected to report for in‑office work and attend work‑related in‑person events as deemed operationally necessary.

State of California benefits package includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, and pre‑tax parking fee program.
Transportation Reimbursement includes public transit passes, vanpool driver and rider fees, with 100% discount or reimbursement up to the IRS monthly exclusion amount.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date of 1/22/2026. The Final Filing Date must be adhered to; dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes are not considered Postmark dates.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview.

• The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, 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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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

Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications addressing the required areas. Applications without an SOQ may be disqualified.