Department Information

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 for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) has been part of the nation’s nutrition safety net for 50 years.

Extensive research has found WIC to be a cost-effective investment that leads to healthier infants, more nutritious diets, health care for children, and subsequently higher academic achievement for students. WIC helps families receive healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other community services.

Like other divisions within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), WIC builds its program by addressing social determinants of health. WIC impacts the life course by promoting health practices that can ultimately improve life outcomes often experienced by vulnerable communities.

WIC serves babies and children up to age five, pregnant women, and new mothers. Dads, grandparents, foster parents of young children, and working families are welcome at WIC too!

Monthly, nearly one million WIC participants can find support at one of 84 local agencies which offer services at more than 500 sites throughout California. WIC participants can redeem their food benefits at approximately 3,800 grocers or farmers who are authorized to serve WIC families.

In 2019 - 2020, the WIC Division implemented an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card called the California WIC Card and a new management information system that allows WIC participants to be served more efficiently.

About The CDPH/WIC Family

Over 200 state staff work at CDPH’s WIC Division, headquartered at the Natomas campus in Sacramento. WIC is committed to a hybrid workforce and the state provides a modest stipend for those who fully and partially work from home. Staff are provided with a computer or laptop, camera, and large screen to conduct their work. We build our unit teams virtually and maintain contact with stakeholders by being on camera to solidify our relationships.

The WIC Division is led by senior managers administering a Local Policy and Health Programs Branch, Local Services Branch, Vendor Management Branch, Communications, Food, and Vendor Policy Branch, Data and Integrity Branch, WIC Systems Integration Branch, and the Operations team. Through these branches, support staff, analysts, specialists, researchers, and nutritionists serve the needs of WIC families, supports our program partners, and ensures the California WIC Program is administered appropriately and effectively.

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• The salary listed in this ad may not include recent adjustments or changes from the fiscal year
• New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. As a member of the Business Support Section, the incumbent serves as part of a team that provides technical contract and procurement oversight and assistance to local agencies and contractors in support of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Division to ensure a legally operable, fiscally sound, and financially credible statewide organization.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Chief, Contract and Procurement Support Unit, Staff Services Manager I (SSM I).

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA), Contract Analyst, performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments related to WIC local agency and support contracts, including preparation of solicitation documents, contract and amendment development and processing. Provides training and consultation to CDPH/WIC Contract Managers regarding contract compliance and fiscal issues in accordance with federal and state regulations.

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:

1. Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
2. Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when reviewing and editing documents.
3. Ability to manage conflicting priorities.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with staff at various levels, external agencies, and the general public.

Experience In:

1. Writing, editing, and formatting various forms of correspondence.
2. Analyzing complex program implementation problems and develop effective courses of action to solve them.
3. Coordinating with other staff to accomplish work-related assignments.
4. Developing and processing contracts and/or procurements.
5. Preparing appropriate solicitation or bid documents.

Knowledge Of:

1. Completed Staff Work methodology
2. Basic administrative procedures
3. Information gathering techniques

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

An SOQ is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant’s education, training, experience, and skill meet the Desirable Qualifications for the position. The SOQ responses are also evaluated for writing ability. For additional information on writing an SOQ, please visit How to Write Engaging SOQs for CDPH.

Please address the SOQ by using specific examples of your education, training and experience.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is requested to elicit information regarding each candidate’s interest and experience in relation to this position. Include all relevant experience, education, and training and explain your answers thoroughly. Please include places of employment, pertinent dates, and duties performed when responding. A notation or reference to other materials such as resumes will not be considered. Responses should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, and in 12-point font. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ. Failure to include the SOQ and follow all of the SOQ instructions will result in disqualification.

Please respond to the following statement:

After reviewing the duty statement for this position, please explain how your education, training, and experience have prepared you to effectively perform the duties required.

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: 5/13/2025

Job Code #: JC-476082

Position #(s): 580-510-5393-787

Working Title: Contract Analyst

Classification: ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A

Work Location: Sacramento 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.