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At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is to “serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”

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Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing duties related to contract oversight and purchase orders procurement that support the Newborn Screening and Prenatal Screening programs of the Department.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Staff Services Manager (SSM) I, Business Services Unit (BSU). The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments related to the procurement of various types of services such as, contracts, procurement, revenue collection, communication, information technology and administrative maintenance services.

The AGPA independently provides operational support and program service duties with a high level of complexity and will utilize a wide variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex contracts and purchase order related problems and disputes; develops and evaluates alternatives, analyzes data and presents ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing; consults with and advises administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas related to contracts and procurement process.

Develops and provides oversight of the procurement review and approval process, including review and approval process for invoices.

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:

• A high level of responsibility and independence.
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and organize complex work assignments.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects and daily tasks.
• Positive attitude and professionalism at all times.
• Excellent and effective analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Ability to assess issues and quickly identify the best possible solution(s).
• Leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with sensitive issues that have a high level of conflict.
• Experience in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team to meet deadlines.

Supplemental Questionnaire

Your Supplemental Questionnaire must address the prompts below and must be submitted in a separate Word document.

Responses should not be longer than two (2) pages, single-spaced, and use 12-point font with one-(1)-inch margins. Responses must be numbered and submitted in the same order as the prompts below.

1. Describe your background, experience, education, and/or training that qualifies you for this Procurement and Contract Analyst position. Please be specific and provide examples.
2. Please describe your experience handling a high-volume workload with competing priorities and deadlines. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Supplemental Questionnaire. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without a Supplemental Questionnaire will be rejected.

Eligibility Information

If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.

Please go to CalHR’s website to review the Associate Governmental Program Analyst exam bulletin.

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the duty statement.

Final Filing Date: 5/19/2025

Job Code #: JC-475973

Position #(s): 580-530-5393-719

Working Title: Contract Analyst

Classification: ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A

Work Location: Contra Costa County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at [email protected] or (916) 445-0983.