ANALYST II

The California Department of Developmental Services is the agency providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Analyst II will perform a variety of analytical tasks related to Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including coordination of public meetings and support for federal compliance reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of analytical tasks related to Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), also known as Early Start in California such as coordination of public meetings governed by the Bagley Keene Act; our community and community engagement; delivery of personnel development activities throughout California; the coordination and monitoring of statewide initiatives and outcomes for identifying, locating, and evaluating all infants and toddlers with disabilities ages birth through age two and contract development and management
• Work closely with program management, subject-matter experts, the California Department of Education (CDE), family resource centers (FRCs), local educational agencies (LEAs), regional centers (RCs), and other community to facilitate communication, consultation, and the development of specific resources to support families in the Early Start program
• Support the completion of projects to ensure that federal compliance reporting requirements are met, provide technical assistance to a variety of our community

Skills

• Candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment
• This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States
• 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
• 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
• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered
• Final Filing Date: 4/2/2026
• Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)
• The Following Items Are Required To Be Submitted With Your Application
• 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov
• 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
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position
• 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 an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position
• Knowledge of: The Lanterman Act, The Bagley Keene Act, Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), also known as Early Start in California; Part B of IDEA, also known as Special Education; the California Early Intervention Services Act; and the developmental services system
• Experience working with people in a teamwork environment
• Analytical methods, principles and techniques
• Knowledge of human service systems and agencies
• Knowledge of analytical and research methods
• Ability to: Interpret laws and regulations
• Evaluate and solve problems accurately and take effective action; create clear and comprehensive reports; adhere to office policies and procedures related to the protection of confidential information
• Meet and deal respectfully with the public
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with others; apply specific laws, rules and office policies and procedures
• Perform the essential job functions and adhere to professional conduct; be able to self-direct for timely project completion; and maintain regular attendance
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel program techniques, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams
• Ability to develop tools to track and maintain data for a variety of state and federal reporting

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits
• Retirement benefits

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