Senior Legislative Consultant (Analyst IV)

Job Description and Duties PENDING BUDGETS APPROVAL - This position is pending budgetary approval. Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Remote-Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a highly skilled Analyst IV who will be a prime resource and innovator for the Legislative Office. If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you! The Analyst IV serves as the Senior Legislative Consultant for the California Department of Insurance (CDI), and functions as the Department’s primary non-supervisory expert on complex and emerging insurance and legislative policy issues. The incumbent provides expert consultation that informs statewide legislative strategy and serves as an expert-level legislative policy resource responsible for addressing the most complex, crucial, and specialized matters related to the administration of the Department’s state legislative program. The Senior Legislative Consultant independently manages the majority of sponsored bills, health bills, drill requests, and high-impact legislative assignments involving statewide insurance policy matters affecting consumers and the insurance industry. The incumbent works closely with internal subject matter experts and external stakeholders to develop and coordinate the Department’s legislative priorities, exercises a high degree of professional judgment, and represents the Department before governmental agencies, legislative offices, consumer organizations, stakeholders, and other interested parties. This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website (www.calhr.ca.gov). New to state service? Learn how to apply here. Please, take two minutes to check us out. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview. • Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below. • Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees • Statement of Qualifications • Degree and/or School Transcripts (if using to meet Minimum Qualifications) • Resume 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: • Two (2) to three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in legislative analysis, policy development, or legislative affairs within the Executive or Legislative Branch of California State government. • Familiarity with California's health care system, health-related legislation, and health care regulatory functions. • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in policy, legislation, and budget to support the regulation of insurance and enhancing consumer protection. • Proven ability to independently analyze highly complex and sensitive legislative and policy issues, evaluate potential impacts, and develop effective recommendations that benefit consumers. • Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and accountability in managing complex assignments and competing priorities. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate complex policy issues and recommendations to executive management, policymakers, and diverse stakeholders. Statement of Qualifications INSTRUCTIONS: Respond to the prompt below in no more than two pages. Your response must be single-spaced and use one-inch margins with 12-point black Arial font. Please describe your experience independently analyzing and managing complex legislative or policy assignments similar to those outlined in the duty statement. In your response, discuss how you have developed policy recommendations, communicated with executive leadership or policymakers, navigated sensitive or politically complex issues, and led or coordinated complex assignments.