ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

State of California•Sacramento, CA

70d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under direction of a Community Program Specialist III (CPS III), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) will support and lead in activities related to local program compliance monitoring under the Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), California's early intervention program, known in California as Early Start. The position requires supporting the completion of projects to ensure that federal compliance reporting requirements for California's Annual Performance Report (APR) are met and provide technical assistance to local programs that include but is not limited to, the California Department of Education (CDE), local educational agencies (LEAs), regional centers, family resource centers, and our community regarding the service delivery of California's Early Start Program and other related services for individuals with developmental disabilities within the state. The incumbent will be a contact for the Early Start community, interagency meetings, and other state departments on matters related to compliance. This position collaboration with other sections within the Children, Adolescents and Young Adult Services (CAYAS) division. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave This position is eligible for Recruitment and Retention pay differential 412 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Part C of IDEA, SSIP, the Lanterman Act, California's Early Start Program, and the developmental disabilities service system
Microsoft Word Office Suite, Windows and related software.
Extensive knowledge of Excel and related applications for data collection and analysis.
The successful applicant will have skills and experience working with and leading in a team environment.
Knowledge of analytical methods is essential to the successful performance of job duties.
Knowledge of human service systems and agencies is also essential to the successful performance of the job duties.
Ability to research, read, analyze and interpret laws and regulations
Concise summarize relevant information and present data to department staff and our community
Evaluate and take appropriate actions to solve time sensitive problems
Able to meet and interact respectfully with the public, our community, other State and legislative officials
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relations with others
Adhere to professional conduct at all times.
Adhere to office policies and procedures related to confidential information.
Discretion with confidential information must be used at all times.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of research methods is desirable.

Responsibilities

Support and lead in activities related to local program compliance monitoring under the Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), California's early intervention program, known in California as Early Start.
Support the completion of projects to ensure that federal compliance reporting requirements for California's Annual Performance Report (APR) are met
Provide technical assistance to local programs that include but is not limited to, the California Department of Education (CDE), local educational agencies (LEAs), regional centers, family resource centers, and our community regarding the service delivery of California's Early Start Program and other related services for individuals with developmental disabilities within the state.
Be a contact for the Early Start community, interagency meetings, and other state departments on matters related to compliance.
Collaboration with other sections within the Children, Adolescents and Young Adult Services (CAYAS) division.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

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