Job Description

Job Description and Duties

As the Analyst I in the Investigations Division, you will work in the Intake and Predication Unit analyzing information received from whistleblowers about alleged improper governmental activities to triage and prepare for further evaluation by Investigators. This position involves highly sensitive and confidential information in nature. Specifically, the Analyst I:

• Reviews, inputs, organizes, and analyzes information submitted for the Whistleblower Hotline into the division’s electronic case management system  to ensure data accuracy, completeness, eliminate deduplication of information, and usability for investigative decision-making.
• Evaluates incoming whistleblower tips, case file documentation, and department responses to determine completeness, compliance with program requirements, and potential risks that require follow-up.
• Maintains an organized filing system for open and closed investigative case files, including creating case files, filing information in the files, and retrieving information from the files.
• Drafts, edits, and finalizes documents, summaries, memos, and correspondence that support investigative operations, ensuring clarity, completeness, and correct application of program requirements.
• Collaborates with users to evaluate system functionality, gathers feedback, and applies analytical judgment to strengthen operational effectiveness.
• Completes special assignments requiring data gathering, interpretation, and recommendation development in support of division managers.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for participation in the office’s hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be in California and conducted in a space that is ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free, and has safe working conditions to be eligible to telework.

• Work performed in the office is in an air-conditioned high-rise building with elevator access and both natural and artificial lighting.

• Work may require sitting for an extended period of time using a personal computer and the use of standard office equipment, such as phones, copiers or scanners.

• Work may require periodic non-standard work hours and work during weekends to meet workload needs and demands.

• Work may require walking short distances to other nearby buildings.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The California State Auditor’s Office is not an E-Verify employer.

Special Requirements

Any applicant receiving a conditional job offer will be subject to a background check, fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records prior to appointment.

State Auditor's Office employees are excluded from collective bargaining.

Additional hires may be made from this bulletin if positions become available.

Temporary Salary Reduction: Due to significant budget shortfalls, beginning September 1, 2025, the office will participate in the Personal Leave Program (PLP) which reduces employee salaries in exchange for accrued leave hours. The salary reduction amounts and leave accruals are based on the amounts that represented and other excluded employees receive.

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:

Who are you?

• You have strong analytical and communication skills with demonstrated experience synthesizing information and communicating in a clear and concise manner.
• You have the ability to independently track and meet established deadlines.
• You have experience handling telephone calls from a diverse population.
• You have experience drafting, editing and finalizing documents.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• You have demonstrated an ability to handle, review and keep confidential sensitive information.
• You have the ability to work in a small team or independently, depending on the assignment.
• You have experience performing analysis of data, including statements from complaints and witnesses.
• You have experience researching policy, procedures and standards.
• You have the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

Why should you join us?

• You want to make a difference for Californians and future generations, and make sure California government is effectively serving its people.
• You are highly collaborative, solution-oriented, and a strong communicator.
• You have a strong work ethic and thrive when working under pressure.
• You possess the ability to reason logically and creatively and use a variety of analytical techniques to resolve problems.
• You desire a monthly salary range of $3,975-$6,464 with a 2% pay differential as well as a longevity bonus.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the two questions below using specific examples of your education, training and experience. Your SOQ will help us determine who to interview for the position. Please limit your response to two pages. We will not consider applications that do not include responses to the questions or exceed the page limit.

  We require that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities.

  1. Provide an example of a time when you were assigned a task with minimal direction. Describe how you clarified expectations, identified the core issue, and structured your work to ensure your final deliverable aligned with the underlying objective.
  2. Describe the key strengths you possess that make you a strong candidate for this position. Include examples from your work experience, training, or education that illustrate how you have applied these strengths to achieve successful outcomes.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Weekend work

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