Working Title:
Project Analyst
Classification:
ANALYST II
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
- This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Legal Support Operations, Los Angeles.
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Please visit the Attorney General’s website for more information at www.oag.ca.gov.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.
- A fingerprint check will be required.
- Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-523596) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
- Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education duties. All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process.
- If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/5/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
DAS-Danielle Littleton
Attn:
Division of Administrative Services
1300 I Street, Suite 820
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
DAS-Danielle Littleton
Division of Administrative Services
1300 I Street, Suite 820
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other - A Cover Letter is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your state application. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions and questions for the SOQ.
Important Information:
Applicants are prohibited from using unauthorized materials or technology (e.g., internet search engines such as Google), or artificial intelligence software (e.g., ChatGPT, Jobscan, Kickresume, etc.) that might serve to aid them in the application package.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Experience performing analytical work involving organizational analysis, business process improvement, workflow evaluation and implementation of administrative or business solutions.
- Demonstrates ability to manage multiple assignments, projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience developing and maintaining dashboards, KPIs, metrics, and generating reports to monitor operational performance and support leadership decision making processes.
- Experience managing structured datasets, maintaining data integrity, supporting data governance practices and data base management.
- Experience developing business solutions using formulas, automation logic, reporting tools, document generation and workflow applications; knowledge of scripting, or low code/no code solutions (e.g., Java Script or similar technologies) ideal
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, include the ability to communicate technical and operational concepts; and generating presentations, executive summaries, reports and recommendations for various audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, COTS reporting tools, and other business intelligence tools.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
[email protected]
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
To be considered for the job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.
Please note: A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the examination bulletin. The examination link can be found below:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4815
Additional Information about Statement of Qualifications:
Statement of Qualifications: Candidate’s responses to the questions below will be factored in their application assessment. Please answer the questions below, limit your response to no more than 2 total pages. Responses should be single space, Times New Roman, and in 12-point format.
- Describe your experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to support decision-making. Include any experience developing dashboards, KPIs, reports, or recommendations.
- Describe your background as it relates to organizational change and implementing automated processes or improving business practices.
- Provide an example of a project or initiative you supported or led. Describe the issue, your approach, the tools used and the results.
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there's no guarantee that your application will be data stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing ate, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), 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 (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. 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.
