THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR HYBRID TELEWORK AND IS REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THE HEADQUARTERS OFFICE TWO DAYS PER WEEK.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing analytical, administrative, and operational work within the Office of STIs and HCV (OSH), Contracts and Purchasing Unit (CPU).
The Analyst I provides program support, conducts purchasing and procurement activities, and assists with contract preparation and processing. Reviews information, prepares summaries and recommendations, tracks assignments, and helps ensure that purchasing and contracting activities follow State and departmental requirements. The work requires strong organizational skills, good judgment, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with guided independence.
The Analyst I classification is distinguished from the Analyst II classification by the scope of responsibility, complexity of work performed, independence of action, decision-making, and level of supervision received. This classification consists of three alternate ranges and as the Analyst I advances within the classification ranges, their responsibilities are expected to show broader knowledge of the work environment, and organizational and/or departmental requirements while the scope of work increases.
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Supervisor I, Chief of the Contracts and Purchasing Unit (CPU).
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Telework Information
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.
