Strategic Youth Program Analyst (Analyst II)

Job Description and Duties Under direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II will support and build partnerships around statewide registered youth apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship expansion. Provides complex advisory-level outreach and technical assistance, supporting workforce youth apprenticeship initiatives, and identifying best practices and lessons learned in complex program development at the state, regional, and local levels to increase equitable access for registered youth apprenticeship programs in California. Responsible for complex analytical advisory and oversight of registered youth apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship partnership activities by building collaborative partnerships with national, state, regional, employers, local K-12 education agencies, community colleges, community-based organizations, local agencies, and other workforce partners. Provide an overview of the benefits of registered youth apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship and conduct partnership activities aimed at improving, aligning, and expanding innovative registered youth apprenticeships by attending committee meetings and delivering oral and multimedia presentations in the following industries: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Public Service, Healthcare, Business Services, Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing, Transportation, and others. Only one position may be filled. If you are interested in the position at Sacramento and/or Oakland, please submit a separate application for each job control number. **This is a 12-month limited term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent** This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3 To be considered for this Analyst II job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4815 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. The SOQ should be no more than two (2) pages in length, Arial 12 font, addressing the items noted below. • Describe how your skills, knowledge, abilities, education, and experience, qualify you for this position according to the duties on the duty statement. 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: Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, management, and supportive staff services such as budgeting, personnel, and management analysis; government functions and organization; and methods and techniques of effective conference leadership. 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 both orally and in writing; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work: act as a team or conference leader; and appear before legislative and other committees. • Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint) • Previous experience in an office • Goal-oriented, driven and self-motivated • Time management and strong organizational skills • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Attention to detail and confidentiality are essential • Able to relate well to the public, both in person and on the telephone • Capacity for learning new skills and technologies • Excellent decision-making skills