ANALYST III

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters · Sacramento County

Salary: $6,623 – $8,290 per month

Closes: 2026-11-14T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties The Analyst III performs advanced and complex, analytical and consultative work related to the Life Outcomes Improvement System (LOIS) project. The position provides expert-level analysis, technical assistance, policy interpretation, and coordination to support the modernization of the developmental services case management system to meet the needs of children and youth from ages three to 22. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.research.net/r/ddsadmin You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered. 1) Please describe your experience in developing, implementing, interpreting, and supporting program requirements and state or federal regulations. 2) What is your understanding of and/or experience with the California service delivery system for children and youth with developmental disabilities? If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position. The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list. 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: Knowledge of: The developmental disabilities service system. Lanterman Act regulations and statues. Microsoft Office, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sharepoint, and Microsoft Teams. Ability to: Meet and engage respectfully with the public, our community, and other state departments. Develop recommendations and solutions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Adhere to professional conduct. Adhere to office policies and procedures related to confidential information. Use discretion with confidential information.
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Job Description and Duties

The Analyst III performs advanced and complex, analytical and consultative work related to the Life Outcomes Improvement System (LOIS) project. The position provides expert-level analysis, technical assistance, policy interpretation, and coordination to support the modernization of the developmental services case management system to meet the needs of children and youth from ages three to 22.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.research.net/r/ddsadmin


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

1) Please describe your experience in developing, implementing, interpreting, and supporting program requirements and state or federal regulations.
2) What is your understanding of and/or experience with the California service delivery system for children and youth with developmental disabilities?
If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

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:
Knowledge of: The developmental disabilities service system. Lanterman Act regulations and statues. Microsoft Office, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sharepoint, and Microsoft Teams.
Ability to: Meet and engage respectfully with the public, our community, and other state departments. Develop recommendations and solutions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Adhere to professional conduct. Adhere to office policies and procedures related to confidential information. Use discretion with confidential information.

About this opportunity

Salary context

The annualized midpoint for this posting is $89,478. That matches the $89,478 median among 31 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.

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Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters currently has 23 other open positions in this database.

Regional hiring context

There are 658 current state openings in Sacramento County, including this position.

Application timeline

Applications close in 10 days, on November 14, 2026.

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Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 6, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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