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ANALYST I

Covered California
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026

The Real Estate and Special Project Section Business Services Branch (BSB) is seeking a detail-oriented Special Projects Analyst to join our team!

 

In this key role, you will perform analytical duties and a wide variety of special projects related to Business Services Branch (BSB) and cross-functional, enterprise-wide initiatives for Covered California. You will provide analytical assistance with business analysis and reviews, assess, and develop business processes, gather requirements, and reports. In collaboration with other BSB staff, develop materials for the five-member Board. Assists with a wide variety of cross-functional projects and utilizes tools, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Forms.

 

Become a part of the Covered California team today!

 

At Covered California, we recognize our employees are our most valuable asset. We have a variety of career fields that help make a difference in the lives of Californians, and we’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our team! Learn more about why you should join the Business Services .

 

This position is headquartered in Sacramento County, EXPO, 1601 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, CA. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. Travel expenses associated with commuting to the employee’s office headquarters location are not reimbursable, other than authorized transit subsidies.

 

NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the Analyst I exam bulletin.

 

Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant's name may be removed from the eligibility list.

 

Covered California does not provide visa sponsorship and is not an E-Verify employer.

 

Effective July 1, 2025, in response to the budget deficit, the Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee working their assigned work schedule receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 30, 2027. 

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

This position may be eligible for telework. In accordance with Government Code section 14200, only employees who reside in California are eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Covered California’s current telework policy. While Covered California supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • ANALYST I
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-517457
Position #(s):
801-170-5157-004
Working Title:
Special Projects Analyst
Classification:
ANALYST I
$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A
$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B
$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C
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

Covered California works to improve the health of all Californians by assuring their access to affordable, high quality healthcare. Our employees are the vital link that ensures that our vision, mission, and values are fully realized and are the driving force that allows us to continually provide exceptional service to those who need it most.

 

We offer an award-winning wellness program, inclusive and diverse atmosphere, employee recognition programs, on site fitness centers at our Sacramento and Service Center locations, and free parking at all of our locations!

 

Life can change in an instant – so can your career!

 

Visit our website to learn more about why Covered California is an employer of choice.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions: A SOQ is required to apply. The SOQ will be used as a pre-interview screening tool. Applicants who do not follow the SOQ instructions and/or do not answer the prompt as stated below may not be considered.

 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically.  Where assistive tools may be used, responses within the SOQ should be your own original work.  Applicants must write in their own words and avoid plagiarism.  Failure to comply may be cause for disqualification.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must discuss how your education, training, and experience qualifies you for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, 12 pt. Arial font, and must address each of the statements listed below.

You must answer all questions in the order they are listed with the question number. The number and question must be typed in your SOQ before your response.

  1. Describe how your education, training, experience, and skills relate to the duties of the position as described in the Duty Statement.

  2. Describe your experience handling tasks under pressure. Explain the strategies you use to ensure your work is both accurate and completed in a timely manner.
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:

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong organizational, critical thinking and communication skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams

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