Executive Support Analyst

Job Description And Duties

Are you interested in being a member of a dynamic team working to uphold the rights of the People of California? Do you thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment? Consider joining the Public Rights Division team at the California Department of Justice (DOJ) as the Executive Support Analyst (AGPA) for the Chief Assistant Attorney General, who oversees the legal work of twelve sections. Embrace the engaged, collegial team working to make a difference.

This Executive Support Analyst is one of two positions supporting the Chief Assistant Attorney General of the Public Rights Division. Under the direction of the Chief Advisor for the division, the analyst independently performs the more complex, sensitive, and/or varied analytical and technical functions involving the administrative duties for the Chief Assistant Attorney General.

This Role

• Serves as a subject matter expert for the effective handling and coordination of high-profile Executive Office Approval Requests and performs intensive review of documents using attention to detail, as well as knowledge and application of DOJ and division policies and procedures.
• Independently addresses and responds to inquiries from Executive level staff, Senior Assistant Attorneys General leading the division’s legal sections, and others.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with various levels of staff and management and works under time constraints to address the Division’s urgent and changing priorities.
  
  

This role handles sensitive legal, fiscal, and administrative information with discretion, and may serve as a back-up to other staff in the unit as needed or operationally required.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-498530

Position #(s):

420-401-5393-XXX

Working Title

Executive Support Analyst

Classification

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

• Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• This position is in the Division of Public Rights, Executive Section.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .
• Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at: http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams . To search for examinations by classification, please visit: https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx .
• Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .
  
  

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!