ANALYST III

Department of Cannabis Control

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026

• Job Code #: JC-533710
• Position #(s):
  
  -XXX
• Position #(s):
  
  -001
• Working Title:
  
  Executive Analyst
• Classification: ANALYST III $6,623.00 - $8,290.00
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Law Enforcement Division (Division) within the Department of Cannabis Control (Department), the Analyst III serves in a highly responsible, confidential, and sensitive role providing executive-level analytical and advisory services through independent management of complex analytical projects, policy evaluation, and legislative analysis to inform executive decision-making. The incumbent will be responsible for independently managing complex projects, handling privileged investigative information, and advising division leadership on strategic planning, interagency coordination, reporting efforts, policy development, and legislative analysis.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST III

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Do you enjoy a fast-paced workplace? Are you interested in a ground floor opportunity?

The Department of Cannabis Control is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual that wants to work in a multi-tasking environment. The Department's mission is to develop and implement progressive cannabis policies and license and regulate commercial cannabis activity in a way that best protects public health, safety, the environment, and local communities throughout the State of California.

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• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) - Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to CORI. Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance with CORI procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position.

Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.