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Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

Are you searching for an opportunity within the state of CA to focus on issues and policies that endeavor to make a positive difference the lives of older adults, and persons with disabilities? If that is you, we are growing our team! The California Commission on Aging (CCoA) seeks to hire a permanent/full-time Analyst II position.

Under the general direction of the Legislative Director (Supervisor II), the Legislative and Policy Analyst (Analyst II) performs advanced policy research and legislative analysis to support the statutory responsibilities of the CCoA to advise the Governor, Legislature, and state, federal, and local agencies on programs and services affecting older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers. The Legislative and Policy Analyst evaluates legislation and policy proposals, prepares policy reports and briefings, and coordinates with state agencies, legislators, and stakeholders. The incumbent works independently and collaboratively within a team environment to support Commission priorities, inform decision-making, and advance policy solutions that improve the well-being of older Californians .

To be considered for this position you must provide a completed application, resume and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). 

Please ensure your application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your degree or transcripts with your application package.

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Commission on Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process (). Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at Careers@aging.ca.gov

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The physical work location of the position is designated at the department's headquarters location, a three-story building and standard office modular workspace located in Natomas. The duties of the position require sitting for long periods of time while using a personal computer, reviewing documents, and attending meetings whether they are digital (i.e., Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams, etc.) or in person.

Statewide travel – up to 10 percent.

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete  Form 700within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information in your application on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, medical information, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of the applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file and appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.
Foreign Transcripts Evaluation (CL-635)

Desirable Qualifications

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 analyzing, tracking, or developing state or federal legislation, particularly in the California legislative process. 
• Experience preparing bill analyses, legislative briefings, or policy memos for leadership or commissioners. 
• Knowledge of the California legislative process, including committee structures, bill deadlines, and legislative advocacy strategies.
• Demonstrated e xperience conducting policy research and analysis on complex public policy issues. 
• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and propose policy recommendations.
• Experience analyzing budget proposals, fiscal impacts, or program implementation issues related to legislation or policy initiatives.
• Ability to collect, synthesize, and interpret complex data and policy information.
• Experience using qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate policies or programs. 
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address policy issues. Excellent writing and communications skills. 
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and ability to build collaborative relationships and negotiate among groups with differing interests.

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to programs and services that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers throughout California.

To learn more benefits for State employees, visit the , page on the CalHR website.  

CCoA is located close to downtown and is easily accessible from various main thoroughfares (i.e., Interstate-5 and Interstate-80). Employees enjoy a great team environment with amenities including: FREE PARKING , and close to various dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION

The Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

DISCLAIMER:

Applicants whom fail to submit a SOQ as required may be screened out from the selection process.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Must include applicant’s full name (Last, First)
• The original SOQ questions must be listed in the SOQ document
• Criteria/Question(s) must be answered in numerical order
• Font must be Arial 12-point (not higher or lower)
• Not to exceed three pages
• Single-sided, double spaced 

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS QUESTIONS:

1. Describe your experience tracking and analyzing legislation, regulations, budget proposals related to aging, health, long-term services and supports, or another sector. Select one example and explain the policy issue, your analytical approach, and the recommendations you developed.

2. Describe your experience conducting research using qualitative and quantitative data to assess policy impacts and develop evidence-based recommendations.

3. Describe your experience working with diverse stakeholders. How did you manage differing perspectives and reach a productive outcome?

4. Describe a written policy product you developed (e.g., legislative analysis, policy brief, report, or briefing memo). Who was the audience, how did you structure the information, and what impact did the document have?

5. Describe any additional skills, qualifications, and experience that make you an ideal candidate for this role, and why this role interests you.

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications Instructions" section below for specific requirements.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area

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