What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST JC-497588 position at California Department of Public Health?
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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
Are you looking to join an exciting, dedicated team of professionals that work to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children, and adolescents in California? To accomplish its mission, the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division (MCAH) maintains partnerships, contracts, and agreements with state, federal, and local agencies in both public and private sectors. MCAH hosts an array of programs and initiatives to serve the state's diverse populations and regions providing important resources, information, and data about reproductive health, family planning, pregnancy, birth outcomes, and more. Most programs and initiatives within MCAH are funded by the 1935 Social Security Act's Title V Block Grant.
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
Under the direction of the CEA Range B, Division Director of the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent (MCAH) Division, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) will perform work of complex difficulty in a variety of consultative and analytical assignments in support of the MCAH Division Director and Assistant Division Director. The AGPA is responsible for assisting in the standardization of the Division’s business practices and utilizing analytical techniques to identify and make recommendations to management regarding governmental issues, which requires a high degree of initiative, independence, tact, and discretion. The AGPA provides administrative, logistical and analytical services in support of the Director and Assistant Director. The incumbent will plan and coordinate travel arrangements for the Director and Assistant Director and independently coordinate, research, evaluate and prepare briefing materials; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain professionalism with frequent contact with the Center for Family Health, the CDPH Directors Office, state and federal agencies, community partners, and the public. Detailed, confidential, and sensitive work are an important role of this position. Excellence in customer service including, but not limited to, open communication, courtesy, demeanor, and responsiveness are critical to success in this position.
This position may be eligible for telework. 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.
Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is 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 attached duty statement.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Final Filing Date: 11/14/2025
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-497588
Position #(s): 580-520-5393-909
Working Title: MCAH Division 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.
Shall Consider:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C
# of Positions: 1
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 Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
Are you looking to join an exciting, dedicated team of professionals that work to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children, and adolescents in California? To accomplish its mission, the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division (MCAH) maintains partnerships, contracts, and agreements with state, federal, and local agencies in both public and private sectors. MCAH hosts an array of programs and initiatives to serve the state's diverse populations and regions providing important resources, information, and data about reproductive health, family planning, pregnancy, birth outcomes, and more. Most programs and initiatives within MCAH are funded by the 1935 Social Security Act's Title V Block Grant.
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
Under the direction of the CEA Range B, Division Director of the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent (MCAH) Division, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) will perform work of complex difficulty in a variety of consultative and analytical assignments in support of the MCAH Division Director and Assistant Division Director. The AGPA is responsible for assisting in the standardization of the Division’s business practices and utilizing analytical techniques to identify and make recommendations to management regarding governmental issues, which requires a high degree of initiative, independence, tact, and discretion. The AGPA provides administrative, logistical and analytical services in support of the Director and Assistant Director. The incumbent will plan and coordinate travel arrangements for the Director and Assistant Director and independently coordinate, research, evaluate and prepare briefing materials; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain professionalism with frequent contact with the Center for Family Health, the CDPH Directors Office, state and federal agencies, community partners, and the public. Detailed, confidential, and sensitive work are an important role of this position. Excellence in customer service including, but not limited to, open communication, courtesy, demeanor, and responsiveness are critical to success in this position.
This position may be eligible for telework. 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.
Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is 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 attached duty statement.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Final Filing Date: 11/14/2025
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-497588
Position #(s): 580-520-5393-909
Working Title: MCAH Division 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.
Shall Consider:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C
# of Positions: 1
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 Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
Salary : $6,031 - $7,547
