ANALYST I

Secretary of State

$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: 8/7/2026

Are you interested in a great opportunity to start or grow your career in state service? The Secretary of State’s Office, Political Reform Division is recruiting to fill a limited-term, full-time, Analyst I position. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals who play a critical role in promoting transparency in the campaign finance and lobbying processes!

The Secretary of State’s Office, Political Reform Division, is replacing its California Automated Lobbyist and Campaign Contribution and Expenditure Search System (CAL-ACCESS) and requires multiple limited-funded positions to support business needs. On-the-job training will be provided to allow the incumbent to gain an in-depth knowledge of the laws, regulations, and terminology relating to lobbying and campaign registration and disclosure requirements.

Under the general direction of the Public Area Supervisor, a Supervisor I, this position is responsible for a wide variety of increasingly complex and analytical tasks associated with the processing and review of registration and disclosure documents filed under the campaign and lobbying provisions of the Political Reform Act. The work is performed in an indoor office setting and requires the incumbent to have knowledge of office methods and procedures and have the ability to operate standard office equipment, type, sit, stand, and/or walk.

The incumbent will maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance. This position is not eligible for telework.

• Excellent customer service skills
• Meticulous attention to detail to avoid errors in documentation and record-keeping
• Basic numeracy skills for tasks involving calculations or financial records
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in tasks or work environment, and handle a variety of responsibilities
• Ability to properly apply laws, rules, policies, and procedures and meet deadlines
• Ability to research and analyze data, solve moderately complex problems and recommend an effective course of action
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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

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: 8/7/2026

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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 follow the directions to respond to the Supplemental Questionnaire as directed above.

Human Resources Contact:
Ruth Diaz
(916) 653-6974
rdiaz@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.