Analyst Series

California State Personnel Board Specification

SALARY INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES

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 I

This is the recruiting and developmental multi-range class. Incumbents at this level utilize basic analytical skills to assist with various State program areas.

Under supervision, incumbents may audit, calculate, gather, tabulate, compile, reconcile, interpret, and analyze data and other materials; develop solutions, provide recommendations and develop procedures; plan, implement, monitor, forecast, and evaluate assignments, projects and program initiatives; conduct administrative compliance reviews and field evaluations; plan, implement, and conduct training; respond to public complaints and inquiries; coordinate with colleagues, coworkers, management, and/or other stakeholders to perform various tasks; plan and perform administrative analysis; review and analyze proposed legislation and advise management on the potential impact; assist with drafting regulations; and conduct program analysis. Duties and responsibilities require research, analysis, and the use of independent judgment and discretion to interpret and apply statutes, regulations, and policies and procedures.

Analyst II

This is the full journey level class. Incumbents at this level are typically subject matter generalists with independent or lead responsibility for varied and complex projects, cases, programs, or assignments.

Under direction, incumbents are assigned to work on a broad range of governmental and managerial issues that may be interdisciplinary in nature. Incumbents may conduct and/or review analytical studies and surveys; formulate procedures, policies, and program alternatives; perform program evaluation, planning and assessment; make recommendations on administrative and program-related problems; analyze, identify potential impact, and make recommendations on proposed regulations and legislation; perform analytical duties relating to budgeting or personnel management; perform policy analysis and other administrative analysis; plan, implement, and conduct training; act as field representatives in complex and controversial intergovernmental negotiations and community relations; act as a team lead or coordinate projects involving various governmental agencies; and provide consultative services and recommendations to management and others.

Analyst III

This is the advanced journey level class. Incumbents at this level are characterized by assignments which require, on a regular basis, a high degree of professional and analytical skills for specialized assignments which typically have department-wide impact.

Under general direction, incumbents perform the more responsible, varied, and complex analytical, consultative, administrative planning and/or regulatory work. Incumbents coordinate other analysts in a sensitive area of a department's operation or on a task force, or manage projects; analyze, research, coordinate, plan, and evaluate programs of the more sensitive and complex work than those typically assigned to the Analyst II level; and provide consultative services and recommendations to management and others.

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.

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.

Analyst I

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.

Analyst II

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 year of professional analytical and/or technical experience equivalent to an Analyst I, Range C.

Analyst III

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 two years of professional analytical and/or technical experience, one year of which must be equivalent to an Analyst II.

Analyst IV

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 of: Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, management, supportive staff services, and governmental functions and organization.

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.

Analyst II

Knowledge of: All of the above, and methods and techniques of effective communication and leadership.

Ability to: All of the above, and coordinate the work of others, act as a team leader, and appear before legislative or other committees.

Analyst III and Analyst IV

Knowledge of: All of the above, and 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: All of the above, and 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.

All employees must have general qualifications as described by California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 172.