Staff Analyst

Staff Analyst Position

This is the journey level class in the Staff Analyst series. Under general supervision, the Staff Analyst performs a variety of financial management roles to include preparing, reviewing, analyzing, auditing and monitoring budgets, expenditures, grants, and contracts; and conducts analytical studies involving the operations, programs and services of the department served to develop and / or improve systems and procedures and to recommend and implement solutions. Incumbents may provide supervision over a small clerical or technical support staff, however, financial management and analytical problem-solving are the major components of this class.

The current vacancy is for the Community Action Partnership Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA) located in the County Administrator's Office. We are seeking to hire a Staff Analyst with strong skills in research, analysis, and program support to assist with staffing a joint powers authority. The Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA) is comprised of representatives from all seven cities as well as Solano County, with the goal of implementing a regional approach to addressing homelessness. This position will provide analytical and operational support to the Executive Director and the CAP Solano JPA team.

This is a new position and will be part of a seven-person team that will be staffed over the course of the next 12 months. The position is with the County but will work on behalf of the JPA. This position is for a limited term funded through June 30, 2029, but has the potential to be extended for another 5-year term. The permanent location of the position will be in Vacaville. Most of the work will be during business hours, but there is at least one monthly meeting that may occur in the evening.

The assignment will primarily :

• Conduct research, collect data, and perform analysis to inform JPA decision-making and reporting,
• Assist with preparing staff reports, grant applications, funding proposals, and policy documents,
• Support monitoring and evaluation of JPA-funded projects (such as Coordinated Entry, HMIS, and housing initiatives),
• Provide logistical and administrative support for JPA Board and committee meetings, including agenda preparation and documentation,
• Assist in organizing community engagement activities such as focus groups, public hearings, and stakeholder meetings.

This position requires strong analytical skills, independence, and adaptability in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Education and experience requirements :

Education : Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field or, if in a different related field, have completed nine (9) semester, or thirteen and one half (13.5) quarter units in the field of accounting AND Experience : One (1) year of responsible professional work experience equivalent to the functions performed by a Staff Analyst (Entry) within the particular field of expertise required. Licensing, Certification and Registration Requirements : Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C. Note : All licenses must be kept current while employed in this class.

Selection process :

10 / 09 / 25 5 : 00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and / or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change. Retirees - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

How to apply :

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree / transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline. Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and / or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment. Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m. EOE / AA Please note that all dates / times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

Document submittal requirements :

A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. All candidates are encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official / unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the application review deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment. Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Staff Analyst) and the recruitment number (25-183060-01) in your email or fax.