Vendor Support Analyst | ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST,

California Department of Public Health provided pay range This range is provided by California Department of Public Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Department Information The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) has been part of the nations nutrition safety net for 50 years. Extensive research has found WIC to be a cost-effective investment that leads to healthier infants, more nutritious diets, health care for children, and subsequently higher academic achievement for students. WIC helps families receive healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other community services. Like other divisions within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), WIC builds its program by addressing social determinants of health. WIC impacts the life course by promoting health practices that can ultimately improve life outcomes often experienced by vulnerable communities. WIC serves babies and children up to age five, pregnant women, and new mothers. Dads, grandparents, foster parents of young children, and working families are welcome at WIC too Monthly, nearly one million WIC participants can find support at one of 84 local agencies which offer services at more than 500 sites throughout California. WIC participants can redeem their food benefits at approximately 3,800 grocers that are authorized to serve WIC families. In 2019 - 2020, the WIC Division implemented an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card called the California WIC Card and a new management information system known as WIC WISE, that allows WIC participants to be served more efficiently. The CDPH WIC Division works continuously to improve its operations and system to better support families and its partners. About The CDPH/WIC Family Over 200 state staff work at CDPHs WIC Division, headquartered at the Natomas campus in Sacramento. WIC is committed to a hybrid workforce and the state provides a modest stipend for those who fully and partially work from home. Staff are provided with a computer or laptop, camera, and large screen to conduct their work. We build our unit teams virtually and maintain contact with stakeholders by being on camera to solidify our relationships. The WIC Division is led by senior managers administering a Local Policy and Health Programs Branch, Local Services Branch, Vendor Management Branch, Communications, Food, and Vendor Policy Branch, Data and Integrity Branch, Systems Integration Branch, and the Operations team. Through these branches, our support staff, analysts, specialists, researchers, and nutritionists serve the needs of WIC families, supports our program partners, and ensures the California WIC Program is administered appropriately and effectively. Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov Check out How to Apply for a Job at CDPH Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. The salary listed in this ad may not include recent adjustments or changes from the fiscal year New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable. Effective July 2025, Californias Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) reduces employees base pay by 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits monthly through June 2027. The posted salary range does not reflect this reduction. Job Description And Duties This position supports the California Department of Public Healths (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well?being of Californias diverse people and communities. As an employee of the Vendor Management Branch (VMB), the incumbent serves as part of a team that provides monitoring, training, and support for and collaboration with grocery vendors statewide that serve Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program families. The incumbent works under the direction of the Chief, Vendor Support Unit (VSU), Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs the more responsible, varied, and complex work in a variety of technical and an analytical assignments involved with the operation and monitoring of vendor compliance functions of the WIC Division. The AGPA exercises professionalism and tact when interacting with staff and the public and provides technical support and assistance to other analysts in the VMB. The AGPA performs complex administrative and technical functions requiring strong oral, writing, and Microsoft Office skills. Statewide travel up to 10% of the time. Desirable Qualifications Ability to work both independently and in a team environment Ability to manage conflicting priorities. Ability to communicate effectively with staff at various levels, external agencies, and the general public Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including reviewing and editing documents Experience In Communicating sensitive and confidential materials clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats. Experience in managing and overseeing a project from inception to completion Experience in outreach, community engagement, or public relations roles. Knowledge of State and federal policies and regulations as it related to the WIC program Completed Staff Work Methodology Information gathering techniques The completed Supplemental Questionnaire is required to be submitted along with the Application. The completed SQ should not be more than two (2) pages in length using 12-point Arial font size or less and address your qualifications as it relates to the duty statement and desirable qualifications for this position. Responses are to include the question and must be numbered in the same order as the questions below. Resumes, letters, and other documents will not be considered as responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Applications without a Supplemental Questionnaire or those that dont follow the above instructions may not be considered. Describe how your knowledge, utilization of critical thinking skills, and experience qualifies you for this position. Using specific examples, describe your ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, manage multiple projects, and thrive under deadlines. Eligibility Information If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position. Please visit the CalCareers/Exams web page to review the Associate Governmental Program Analyst exam bulletin. Telework Information This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in?person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPHs Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employees designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the duty statement. Final Filing Date: 12/8/2025 Job Code #: JC-499939 Position #(s): 580-510-5393-003 Classification: ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Analyst Industries Public Health Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance Pension plan #J-18808-Ljbffr