Become an Analyst IV

  • Entry Level
  • Supervisory
  • Full Time
  • Seasonal
  • Benefits Eligible

This series specification describes professional classifications used throughout State civil service to perform a broad range of interdisciplinary activities consisting primarily of analytical, consultative, and specialized evaluative tasks. Classifications in the series are progressively responsible for areas related to the administration of State programs, including a wide variety of departmental program areas, administrative functions, budgeting, planning, training, management, regulatory and legislative functions, and human resources. As incumbents progress through the series, they take on increasing levels of responsibility, complexity, and independence, with opportunities to lead projects and staff.

Analyst IV

This is the expert journey level class. Incumbents at this level are identified by top management or executive levels as the most highly skilled specialists or program consultants who are prime resource persons and innovators critical to the department’s basic mission.

Under general direction, incumbents perform the most complex, critical, and specialized functions having multi-department or statewide impact involving operational and policy development issues; serve as project leaders on department wide projects and coordinate the work of others; evaluate project implementation of new operational processes; research methods for improving department programs; and develop strategies related to the program area(s). Incumbents are responsible for programs, activities, or projects of the greatest scope, impact, and sensitivity. Incumbents provide consultative services and recommendations to internal and/or external executive level management and serve as subject matter experts in a specific and/or specialized area within the department.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$7,276 - $9,107 (paid every month)

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. 

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates who are within six months of satisfying the experience requirement will be admitted to the examination, but they must fully meet the experience requirement before being eligible for appointment.

Experience:
Four years of work experience performing analytical, technical, clerical, and/or customer service duties. Academic education from an accredited college/university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis; and

An additional three years of professional analytical and/or technical experience, one year of which must be equivalent to an Analyst III.


Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge:
Principles, problems, and procedures of program planning, public administration, and the legislative processes; principles, practices and trends of organization and management; planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation methodology; organizing and conducting surveys; and research techniques.

Ability to:
Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; and gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work. And coordinate the work of others, act as a team leader, and appear before legislative or other committees.

Analyze legislation, identify concerns, and make recommendations to management; recognize and evaluate emerging trends; plan, develop and coordinate program activities; plan, design, implement and evaluate programs and projects; recommend standards, policies and procedures; conduct research and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data; analyze sensitive and controversial situations accurately, take appropriate action and communicate sensitive and controversial topics and decisions effectively; evaluate the work of others in accomplishing complex tasks; and effectively communicate difficult technical concepts.

Special Personal Requirements
Demonstrated ability to act independently, open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact. 

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