Distribution Analyst

The California State Lottery is looking to fill the exciting role of a Distribution Analyst! If this opportunity would be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply today and join our winning team! People are drawn to the California State Lottery because we: We have a worthy mission that we’re sure you’ll take pride in too. Are an energetic, creative, and talented team Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation Recognize individual and team contributions Support the importance of work-life balance Invest in the professional development of our team members Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state agencies that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding to California schools while simultaneously supporting local communities. Ninety-five cents of every dollar spent by players goes back to local communities in the form of contributions to public schools and colleges, prizes and retailer compensation. In fiscal year 2023-24, the California Lottery provided over $2 billion in supplemental funding for California public schools, bringing the total contributions to more than $46 billion since we began in 1985. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state. Product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers games and several draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and SuperLotto Plus and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot. Job Description and Duties Looking for an exciting career in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment? The California Lottery is looking for a strategic Distribution Analyst (Analyst II) to join our energetic sales team to help California become the #1 Lottery in the United States. Under the direction of the Manager II of Sales Support & Distribution (SS&D), the Distribution Analyst (Analyst II) is responsible for a variety of analytical and development assignments associated with SS&D's product distribution and contracts. In Fiscal year 2025-26, the California Lottery generated sales of approximately $9.1 billion with over $1.9 billion earned for California public schools. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state including independent neighborhood shops, convenience stores, liquor stores, supermarkets and more. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. This position requires a current Analyst II exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility. Working Conditions a. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm b. Travel: Travel will be required, as needed, generally not more than two weeks per year. c. Other: Position will be required to work out of Lottery or vendor facilities and attend in-person meetings. Desirable Qualifications Experience with strategic budget planning and budget tracking. Experience working on a project team. Experience preparing competitive bids for contracted services. Experience managing and documenting contract performance based on internal controls and key performance indicators. Experience organizing and analyzing complex datasets. Experience analyzing complex programs and/or contracts. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) Experience conducting research and analytical review. Report writing and presentation experience. Important Note A resume and/or Statement of Qualifications are required to submit with your application package in order to be considered. Questions about applying for a State Job? Find helpful resources here. For more information about this opportunity, benefits, and instructions on how to apply -- click the Apply button. #J-18808-Ljbffr