Senior Analyst, Policy & Strategy Lead (Hybrid)
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Sacramento, CA, United States
Job Description and Duties
The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) provides legal advice to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) leadership to help ensure operations are conducted effectively and consistently with legal requirements. OLA attorneys anticipate legal issues and offer practical solutions, appropriately resolve legal disputes, advise on prison monitoring tours, public contract law, accounting services, construction management, facilities planning, policy development, regulatory work, court compliance, risk management, employee discipline, and represent CDCR at administrative hearings regarding psychiatric medication and appointment of healthcare surrogates.
Analyst III Role Under the general direction of the Assistant Secretary, CDCR, OLA, the Analyst III performs the most complex, sensitive, and critical analytical work related to department-wide legal and operational programs. The incumbent functions as a highly skilled expert and principal consultant, conducting advanced research and analysis, developing policy and operational recommendations, and preparing comprehensive executive-level briefings for leadership across CDCR. The Analyst III serves as a subject matter expert on high-impact and often sensitive CDCR issues and provides confidential consultative, analytical, and strategic support to OLA and directly to the Assistant Secretary.
Training and Development Assignment Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.
Human Resources Technology System CDCR Headquarters has implemented an automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is user-friendly and provides applicants real‑time updates throughout the hiring process. New candidates must set up an account to track their application’s progress and may schedule interviews via the portal. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR with instructions on creating or accessing their account.
Location and Telework This Analyst III position is located in Sacramento County with time split between our Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova offices. Telework is available in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and may require reporting to the office four days a week or as needed for employees who can satisfactorily perform essential functions independently and remotely. The successful candidate must reside in California when appointed.
Minimum Requirements Minimum requirements are detailed in the Class Specification. (Refer to the Class Specification for precise criteria.)
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-511009
Position #: 065‑400‑5402‑029
Working Title: ANALYST III
Classification: ANALYST III
Salary Range: $6,623.00 – $8,290.00 A
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work Week: Monday – Friday
Department Information Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
Commitment: The CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.
Inclusion: CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.
Special Requirements Do not include confidential information such as Social Security Number, birthdate, driver’s license number, or other sensitive data on any documents submitted. Such information will be automatically redacted upon submission.
Foreign education credentials must be verified for U.S. equivalency. Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS must submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting. PDF format is preferred for supporting documents.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E‑Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information, visit
www.e‑verify.gov .
Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact:
Elizabeth Campa (279) 223‑4754 OLAPersonnelLiaison@cdcr.ca.gov
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights (916) 255‑0458 M_CivilRights@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice) – TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Qualifications
Experience acting on behalf of or communicating with executive staff within a large government agency or equivalent.
Experience operating at an intellectually high‑level capacity providing research and analysis for a large government agency or equivalent.
Experience working collaboratively with executive staff to meet the department’s or company’s mission and goals.
Experience responding to adversity and coordinating multiple complex issues.
Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written, with high‑level management and stakeholders.
Strategic thinking and initiative; ability to identify issues and advise the General Counsel.
Ability to gain confidence and support of top‑level administrators across departments.
Ability to communicate persuasively and facilitate open exchange of ideas.
Statement of Qualifications Answer the following questions in two pages or less using 12‑point font. Do not provide a single narrative response; state each question and respond immediately afterward. Include your name and page number on each page.
Describe your experience working collaboratively with executive staff to meet the department’s or company’s mission and goals.
Describe your experience responding to adversity and effectively addressing complex issues.
Describe your experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with high‑level management and stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment is expected to behave in accordance with this objective.
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Analyst III Role Under the general direction of the Assistant Secretary, CDCR, OLA, the Analyst III performs the most complex, sensitive, and critical analytical work related to department-wide legal and operational programs. The incumbent functions as a highly skilled expert and principal consultant, conducting advanced research and analysis, developing policy and operational recommendations, and preparing comprehensive executive-level briefings for leadership across CDCR. The Analyst III serves as a subject matter expert on high-impact and often sensitive CDCR issues and provides confidential consultative, analytical, and strategic support to OLA and directly to the Assistant Secretary.
Training and Development Assignment Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.
Human Resources Technology System CDCR Headquarters has implemented an automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is user-friendly and provides applicants real‑time updates throughout the hiring process. New candidates must set up an account to track their application’s progress and may schedule interviews via the portal. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR with instructions on creating or accessing their account.
Location and Telework This Analyst III position is located in Sacramento County with time split between our Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova offices. Telework is available in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and may require reporting to the office four days a week or as needed for employees who can satisfactorily perform essential functions independently and remotely. The successful candidate must reside in California when appointed.
Minimum Requirements Minimum requirements are detailed in the Class Specification. (Refer to the Class Specification for precise criteria.)
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-511009
Position #: 065‑400‑5402‑029
Working Title: ANALYST III
Classification: ANALYST III
Salary Range: $6,623.00 – $8,290.00 A
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work Week: Monday – Friday
Department Information Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
Commitment: The CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.
Inclusion: CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.
Special Requirements Do not include confidential information such as Social Security Number, birthdate, driver’s license number, or other sensitive data on any documents submitted. Such information will be automatically redacted upon submission.
Foreign education credentials must be verified for U.S. equivalency. Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS must submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting. PDF format is preferred for supporting documents.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E‑Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information, visit
www.e‑verify.gov .
Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact:
Elizabeth Campa (279) 223‑4754 OLAPersonnelLiaison@cdcr.ca.gov
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights (916) 255‑0458 M_CivilRights@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice) – TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Qualifications
Experience acting on behalf of or communicating with executive staff within a large government agency or equivalent.
Experience operating at an intellectually high‑level capacity providing research and analysis for a large government agency or equivalent.
Experience working collaboratively with executive staff to meet the department’s or company’s mission and goals.
Experience responding to adversity and coordinating multiple complex issues.
Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written, with high‑level management and stakeholders.
Strategic thinking and initiative; ability to identify issues and advise the General Counsel.
Ability to gain confidence and support of top‑level administrators across departments.
Ability to communicate persuasively and facilitate open exchange of ideas.
Statement of Qualifications Answer the following questions in two pages or less using 12‑point font. Do not provide a single narrative response; state each question and respond immediately afterward. Include your name and page number on each page.
Describe your experience working collaboratively with executive staff to meet the department’s or company’s mission and goals.
Describe your experience responding to adversity and effectively addressing complex issues.
Describe your experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with high‑level management and stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment is expected to behave in accordance with this objective.
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