What are the responsibilities and job description for the ANALYST II position at California State Controller's Office?
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-514886
Position #(s):
051-550-5393-076
Working Title:
Holder Outreach Analyst
Classification:
ANALYST II
$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
Facility:
Unclaimed Property Division
Department Information
The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.
The Unclaimed Property Division (UPD) of the California State Controller’s Office plays a vital role in reuniting Californians with their lost or forgotten assets, such as bank accounts, stocks, or uncashed checks. This division safeguards unclaimed property and works diligently to return it to its rightful owners, ensuring fairness and financial equity across the state. By joining this division, you’ll be part of a team that directly impacts people’s lives on a day-to-day basis.
Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives!
Visit our website to learn more about the State Controller’s Office.
How did you hear about us? Take our survey!
Job Description And Duties
With direction provided by the Supervisor I of the Outreach and Compliance Unit (OCU) of the Holder Operations Bureau (HOB) of the Unclaimed Property Division (UPD), the incumbent will be the lead analyst in outreach efforts to businesses that may be holding unclaimed property making them aware of the Unclaimed Property Law (UPL) and California’s Voluntary Compliance Program (VCP). In addition, the incumbent will act as lead over two Program Technician II staff performing administrative functions.
Duties Performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
Special Requirements
Take the required examination here: Analyst II Examination
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/11/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
State Controller's Office
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources Office, C.B.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Controller's Office
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources Office, C.B.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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:
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Job Code #:
JC-514886
Position #(s):
051-550-5393-076
Working Title:
Holder Outreach Analyst
Classification:
ANALYST II
$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
Facility:
Unclaimed Property Division
Department Information
The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.
The Unclaimed Property Division (UPD) of the California State Controller’s Office plays a vital role in reuniting Californians with their lost or forgotten assets, such as bank accounts, stocks, or uncashed checks. This division safeguards unclaimed property and works diligently to return it to its rightful owners, ensuring fairness and financial equity across the state. By joining this division, you’ll be part of a team that directly impacts people’s lives on a day-to-day basis.
Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives!
Visit our website to learn more about the State Controller’s Office.
How did you hear about us? Take our survey!
Job Description And Duties
With direction provided by the Supervisor I of the Outreach and Compliance Unit (OCU) of the Holder Operations Bureau (HOB) of the Unclaimed Property Division (UPD), the incumbent will be the lead analyst in outreach efforts to businesses that may be holding unclaimed property making them aware of the Unclaimed Property Law (UPL) and California’s Voluntary Compliance Program (VCP). In addition, the incumbent will act as lead over two Program Technician II staff performing administrative functions.
Duties Performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
- Represent the UPD at educational holder outreach events, business shows and conferences throughout the State. Identify potential outreach and education events, negotiate exhibitor prices, and manage the logistics of each event.
- Schedule annual event plan and budget, prepare proposals for upcoming events, and prepare reports detailing past events.
- Plan and organize all aspects of VCP enrollment, participation, status, and progress. Coordinate, track and monitor holder enrollment in the VCP, and conduct follow up with enrolled holders.
- Network with trade associations and state and local government agencies to pursue partnerships at events, the advertising and promotion of and opportunities to provide outreach articles and other informational items in associations’ newsletters and circulars about the VCP.
- Act as subject matter expert on VCP and legislation. Develop informative and educational VCP instructions, forms, policies, and procedures independently. Develop notification letters and telephone call scripts for various businesses to ensure compliance with UPL and VCP.
- Act as lead over Program Technician II staff responsible for administrative tasks performed in the unclaimed property management system as well as preparation and dissemination of VCP correspondence.
- Advise and assist management on internal operational issues within the UPD. Assist businesses and corporations in implementing specific procedures relative to the voluntary compliance program and the UPL. Prepare correspondence for management, including responses to sensitive issues.
- Host and present educational training to educate holders of unclaimed property on the unclaimed property laws and the reporting process. Disseminate training handouts and answer attendee questions.
- Perform research and develop methods to obtain data from other agencies and subscriber databases to compare unclaimed property reporting for the purpose of identifying non-compliant businesses. Compare obtained research data to unclaimed property reporting data for the purpose of identifying companies not reporting or reporting intermittently. Develop and evaluate alternative strategies for achieving maximum outreach and compliance from holders of unclaimed property.
Special Requirements
Take the required examination here: Analyst II Examination
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/11/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
State Controller's Office
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources Office, C.B.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Controller's Office
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources Office, C.B.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Salary : $6,031 - $7,547