Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The California Department of Developmental Services is hiring an Analyst II in its Self-Determination Program Division. The role serves as a liaison with regional centers and community partners to develop, implement, monitor, and oversee the program, and may lead projects supporting community engagement and program improvement.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Supervisor I in the Self-Determination Program (SDP) Division, the Analyst II functions as a primary liaison with regional centers and community partners in the development, implementation, monitoring, and oversight of the SDP
- The Analyst II may act as lead on a variety of projects involving interagency activities and facilitating connections with community engagement groups with a focus on seeking solutions and recommendations for continuous programmatic improvement
Skills
- Candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment
- This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States
- The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position
- Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)
- In relation to the Duty Statement, please explain your experience working with the Intellectual and Developmental Disability community and your knowledge of the Self Determination Program
- Please describe your experience developing and analyzing technical materials—such as directives, reports, presentations, or guidance documents—and your experience collaborating with community partners to implement programs or policies
- Include how you have provided support, conducted training or outreach to communicate complex information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required
- Knowledge of: Applicable state and federal laws, policies, and regulations; Home Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers, State Plan Amendments, and The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) new regulations for HCBS; processes of community and group interaction in developmental disabilities planning procedures; and current trends in developmental disabilities, public health, and public welfare
- Prospective candidates have experience in a variety of analytical tasks, coordinating activities, providing technical assistance, and using effective research skills
- Strong critical thinking skills are essential to performance and completion of job duties
- Ability to: Develop cooperative and harmonious relationships with departments, regional centers, service providers, consumers, families and other stakeholders; work with professional personnel in the field relating to developmental disabilities in coordinating and developing services for persons with developmental disabilities; analyze situations accurately and take effective, appropriate action; communicate effectively; demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to organize/prioritize workload to meet demands
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance benefits for the employee and family, subject to eligibility based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
- Retirement benefits, subject to eligibility based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
- Hybrid, in-office/telework position (may be subject to change).
- Five hours per month of Personal Leave in exchange for a three percent salary reduction, effective July 1, 2025.
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