This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing duties related to contract oversight and purchase orders procurement that support the Newborn Screening and Prenatal Screening programs of the Department.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Supervisor I, chief of the Business Services Unit. The Analyst II performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments related to the procurement of various types of services such as contracts, procurement, purchase orders and service orders, revenue collection, communication, information technology, and administrative maintenance services. The Analyst II independently provides operational support and program service duties with a high level of complexity and utilizes a wide variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex contracts and purchase order-related problems and disputes. The incumbent develops and evaluates alternatives, analyzes data, and presents ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing, consults with and advises administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas related to contracts and procurement processes, and develops and acts as a lead in the procurement review and approval process, including the review and approval process for invoices.
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.
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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.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.
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