The Analyst I serves as a Program Licensing Analyst and acts as a liaison between Laboratory Field Services (LFS), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and external stakeholders. The Analyst I performs routine analytical tasks related to communication, data systems, licensing, quality assurance, and administrative operations.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Examiner III, Chief of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment Section within the Laboratory Field Services Branch.
Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.
If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification to be hired for this position.
Before appointment to this position, you must first obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the Analyst I exam:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4774
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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.