Civil Rights Enforcement Section: Analyst II - Limited Term (Analyst II)

Job Description and Duties The Analyst in the Civil Rights Enforcement Section independently performs a wide variety of analytical and administrative duties. The incumbent will be responsible for basic administrative functioning of the Civil Rights Enforcement Section by supporting senior staff within the Section, including the handling of contracts, budgets, procurement, hiring and onboarding processes, training compliance, administrative tracking, file management and organization, time entry, case and file management, working in different database systems, processing documents for accessibility, and other administrative workload. There may be limited substantive duties, which may include collecting and analyzing information and datasets, proposing new policies for addressing problems, and factual analyses and research. The incumbent must have basic analytical, administrative, and computer skills, the ability to work with supervision and direction from senior staff, and exercise good judgment. The Analyst must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications (including Word, OneNote, and Excel), as well as the ability to interact well with others on a team. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice. • Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the “Explanations” section located at the bottom of page one on your state application. • LEAP eligibility should not be disclosed on the application. • If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment. • Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams. To search for all online examinations offered by the California Department of Human Resources, please visit the Exam/Assessment Search page on the jobs.ca.gov (CalCareers) website. 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 independently managing multiple analytical projects, establishing timelines, tracking deliverables, and communicating risks or delays. • Ability to research and analyze policies, procedures, legislation, or operational issues and present clear, practical recommendations. • Strong writing skills, including experience preparing briefings, reports, procedures, correspondence, or other materials for management review. • Skill in organizing and interpreting data, maintaining accurate trackers, and using Microsoft Excel (or comparable tools) to identify trends and support decisions. • Experience working with attorneys, investigators, program staff, or other subject matter experts to clarify requests and coordinate work across functions. • Experience improving a process or building a tool that made work easier to assign, track, or complete. • Sound judgement in handling sensitive information, resolving competing priorities, and knowing when to elevate an issue. • Interest in civil rights enforcement.