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Business Operations Analyst II
San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC)
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Sacramento, CA, USA
USD 6,212-7,775 / month
Posted on Apr 16, 2026
This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. This is subject to change based on operational needs.
- The office is located at 1810 16th Street, Sacramento
- Please note, CalHR is not an E-Verified employer.
Why join CalHR?
The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) was named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner for strengths development, a national recognition of organizations that build cultures helping people do their best work. This honor reflects our department-wide investment in a strengths-based workplace that supports growth, leadership and a stronger employee experience.
The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. If you are interested in providing exceptional human resource services and guidance, CalHR is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals.
CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.
About This Role
Do you love turning ideas into action, keeping things organized, and solving problems with both logic and creativity? Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment—where communication, collaboration, and resilience are key?
If so, we want to hear from you! We’re looking for a detail-driven professional who brings strong planning, documentation, and communication skills to the table. In this role, you'll help shape programs, support high-level decision-making, and ensure projects and contracts are executed smoothly and efficiently.
Under the direction of the Workforce Development Division (WDD) Operations Supervisor II, the Analyst II provides overall WDD operational support to include, but not limited to administration, logistical support, coordination, program scheduling, customer service, program analysis, fiscal and business operations support, as well as program communication.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ANALYST II
Classification:
ANALYST II
$6,212.00 - $7,775.00 L/month
- New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Special Requirements
All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Applicants must number and include the full text of the SOQ items in their response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. SOQs should be limited to a maximum of four (4) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.
- Describe a time you were a part of a competitive procurement or contract amendment that required strict adherence to California’s Public Contract Code (PCC), the State Contracting Manual (SCM), and applicable Bargaining Unit MOUs impacting classification duties, workflows, or contract-related external partnerships.
- Provide an example where you reconciled expenditures against budgeted encumbrances, and corrected invoices or discrepancies across fiscal quarters.
- Tell us about a project where you identified and corrected data integrity issues in a complex dataset, and translated findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Detail a time you authored or overhauled an SOP/policy that improved contracting, invoicing, or reporting accuracy and compliance.
- Describe a situation where you resolved a high-stakes stakeholder issue (internal program, vendor, or control agency) related to contracting or payments while maintaining excellent customer service.
Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
Required Application Package Documents
The Following Items Are Required To Be Submitted With Your Application. Applicants Who Do Not Submit The Required Items Timely May Not Be Considered For This Job:
- 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.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
The following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Communication: Communicate effectively, demonstrating open-mindedness, flexibility, discretion, and tact, both written and orally, in order to exchange information and/or provide direction
- Information Documentation and Management: Prepare and manage documentation in accordance with standard practices. Properly manage confidential and sensitive information in accordance with associated guidelines and requirements
- Planning and Analysis: Create effective and efficient plans, organizing and prioritizing workloads. Reason logically and creatively by utilizing a variety of analytical and research techniques to successfully complete work assignments, prepare data finding reports, and resolve program-related problems/issues/concerns. Selectively identify relevant data associated with requests and prepare subsequent analysis and recommendations
- Contracting: Have knowledge of applicable provisions of contract law and regulations. Interpret and apply departmental policy, State Contracting Manual, Public Contract Codes and rules and regulations as they relate to the preparation of contracts, interagency agreements, and invitations for bid and requests for proposals. Review contract requests for appropriateness
- Resilience: Exercise initiative, independence of action, and originality; identify, analyze, and weigh constructive alternatives and solutions; easily adapt to changing priorities; resourcefully balance multiple responsibilities, priorities, and projects
- Collaboration: Work cooperatively and productively as part of a team and with departmental employees, all levels of management, other state agencies, the Governor’s Office, and the public; consult with and advise administrators and other employees on program matters. Negotiate to obtain quality and cost-effective program resources
Steps for how to apply before midnight, April 28th = (Please email CalHR's recruiters when you have applied, CalHRTalentEngagement@calhr.ca.gov)
- For more details of the job responsibilities (Duty Statement,) the minimum requirements, comp/benefits, how to apply and more click on the job posting link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=514888
- You will need to take the Analyst II exam if you have not already --> These questions relate to experience and confirm candidates meet the minimum qualifications.
- https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4815%20
PLEASE view the details of the “Examination Information” AND the “Training and Experience Examination Preview” in the exam link. This information will help you with the exam.
- Click 'Apply' --> Login or create a CalCareers account if you do not have one already. Then click 'Continue' for the exam.
- The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) is an optional pathway to state civil service for people with disabilities. Visit the CalHR LEAP page for additional information.
- Once you have taken the exam, go back to the job posting if you are not guided there: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=514611 and click Apply --> "I have eligibility' and complete your application. Make sure your application (not your resume) shows how your experiences aligns with the duty statement and meets the minimum qualifications.
- Attach your resume and responses to the Statement of Qualifications. See the "Special Requirements" section for details on the Statement of Qualifications.
--> Not attaching your response to the Statement of Qualifications questions on your application on CalCareers will prevent you from moving forward in the hiring process.
A couple tips to share for the exam and Statement of Qualifications:
- The Statement of Qualifications are like interview questions that you answer in writing. Here is a link to important tips to create your responses: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Documents/FINAL%20-%20Candidate%20SOQ%20Guidance%201.pdf
- For the ‘exam,’ the exams are questions around your experience. Include all your experience from every job to volunteer work, internships, leading groups and/or projects, and more. Don’t sell yourself short. Before you start the exam, review the sample questions in the exam bulletin. This gives you a sense of what we’ll ask you. Have your resume handy. You’ll need it during the exam.
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