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ANALYST I
Secretary of State
ANALYST I
$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 5/8/2026
Job Description and Duties
The greatest benefit of working in the PRD is your opportunity to learn about the many facets of campaign and lobbying registration and disclosures, a complex area of the law. This position will challenge you to learn new skills and provide you with the opportunity to apply those new skills appropriately. As you strengthen your analytical ability, you will be relied upon to apply laws, principles, and concepts consistently and fairly.
Under the general direction of a Supervisor I, this position handles a variety of moderately complex analytical tasks for the Secretary of State’s Political Reform Division as outlined by the Political Reform Act. As a key team member in the Public Area Unit, the incumbent provides excellent customer service by phone, email, and in person. Major duties include solving complex filing issues, collecting and analyzing data, creating and presenting analytical reports, redacting sensitive personal information from public filings, maintaining workflow, and training others. This role requires excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to write and edit procedures and manuals. The incumbent will become knowledgeable and proficient in reviewing documents filed with the Political Reform Division and will guide the public on filing and procedures.
- Excellent customer service skills, which include guiding customers through technical steps using online platforms with clarity and patience.
- Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with stakeholders.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Have highly detailed and accurate organizational skills
- Ability to research and analyze data, solve moderately complex problems, and recommend an effective course of action.
- Ability to properly apply laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to follow intricate and precise program requirements.
- Technical skills including the use of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Power BI.
- Has demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Dependable, ethical and takes pride in a job well done.
- An interest in learning the importance of transparency in campaign finance and lobbying, and knowledge of filer types, filing schedules and disclosure forms required by the Political Reform Act.
Supplemental Questionnaire: Applicants must submit a Supplemental Questionnaire responding to the questions listed below, it should be no more than two (2) pages typed, using business professional font, font size and formatting. Responses do not need to include the question but must be numbered in the same order. Applications that do not follow the directions as identified above, provide incomplete responses, or do not submit a Supplemental Questionnaire will not be considered.
1. Describe in detail your experience in customer service, including handling difficult or complex situations.
Working Conditions
Position Details
Department Information
The Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) consists of nearly 750 dedicated public servants who uphold the rights of Californians while also striving to make our government, elections, and businesses both accessible and transparent. Led by an elected leader, accountable to the public, we are dedicated to fostering career development opportunities and growing a skilled workforce that embraces inclusion and values diversity.
Located in downtown Sacramento, the SOS building is within walking distance to a variety of eateries and amenities. Light Rail, State Capitol, Downtown Commons (DOCO), and Golden 1 Center, just to name a few. Conveniently located in the SOS building, the Gold Rush Grille offers delicious daily specials for breakfast or lunch and is open to the public. Our on-site childcare incorporates programs for children six weeks to five years old. Priority waitlist access and special discounted rates are available for SOS employees.
For more information about the SOS, please visit sos.ca.gov.
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 salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction.
Special Requirements
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: 5/8/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
- Supplemental Application - Please provide your responses to the supplemental questions as directed above.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Natalie Venegas
(916) 653-6974
Nvenegas@sos.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Sarah Bielski
(916) 653-6974
sbielski@sos.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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.
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