The State Small Business Credit Initiative Grant Program Analyst will support the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, (CalOSBA) and its role as the lead California office administrating the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI Program) 2.0 Technical Assistance Program. The SSBCI 2.0 Technical Assistance Program focuses on creating access to capital to entrepreneurial and small business ecosystems to eliminate opportunity gaps created by zip code, race, and gender among other variables. Across our state, we define underserved small businesses as those run by women, people of color and veterans as well as those that are low-wealth, rural and disaster impacted, among other variables as they continually face barriers to accessing capital and obtaining resources to start, grow and scale their business. CalOSBA promotes, fosters and supports California economic growth in California by working to ensure that all its small businesses and entrepreneurs have the resources they need to launch, connect to capital, connect to markets, and manage and grow their businesses.

The SSBCI Grant Program Analyst will perform the more responsible, varied, and complex analytical duties to contribute to the SSBCI Program and initiatives. The SSBCI Grant Program Analyst supports the SSBCI Grant Program Manager carry out duties that help support, promote, coordinate, represent and administer the SSBCI initiative for CalOSBA.

This position is limited-term for 12 months but may be extended to 24 months and/or become permanent.

This is a re-advertisement. Please do not re-apply - If you have previously applied your application will be considered.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Hybrid: this position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person at headquarters in Sacramento 2 times a week. #li-hybrid

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-388753

Position #(s):
373-102-5393-901

Working Title:
SSBCI Grant Program Analyst

Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $5,518.00 - $6,907.00 A

# of Positions:
2

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information
The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the State of California's leader for job growth and economic development efforts. GO-Biz offers a range of services to business owners including: attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and much more.

Department Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Employment Application:
Interested applicants must fill out the "Employment History" section of the State Application (STD 678) with all relevant experience to be considered for this position. GO-Biz will not review attached resumes in lieu of the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678). Failure to fill out the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678) will result in disqualification.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Required:

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required . The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ.

The SOQ must be typed and not more than two pages in length; must also include the applicant's name, email, and phone number in the header, and must clearly address the following with the responses in numbered format:

Please provide a description of your knowledge and/or experience pertaining to the administration of a Technical Assistance program, program development, and budget for direct grants to Technical Assistance Navigators or Sub-Recipients.

Describe your ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with executive and departmental staff, members of the public, and other governmental agencies. Provide an example of a task that required you to use communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Application Instructions
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: 7/5/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
Attn: Human Resources
1325 J St.
Suite 1800
Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
Human Resources
1325 J St.
Suite 1800
Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Please review the SOQ section above for instructions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Desired qualifications:

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office program applications, such as Word, Excel, and Power Point

Knowledge of :

• Principles and practices of program management
• Principles and practices of grant management including financial oversight and compliance
• Statewide economic development issues
• Economic development opportunities related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and small business support
• Techniques used in researching and analyzing business development opportunities
• Federal, state and local government programs and grants
• Principles of consensus building
• Statewide innovation networks and entrepreneurial ecosystems
• Principles of business processes and practices related to supply chain management and marketing

Ability to :

• Manage multiple complex, time-sensitive assignments concurrently
• Plan and conduct meetings, conferences and seminars, and make presentations at public events
• Develop and implement marketing campaigns for specific programs
• Develop project management schedules and effectively communicate these schedules to stakeholders
• Develop grant management procedures and best practices
• Answer sensitive and/or complicated business inquiries from domestic and international businesses by providing an exceptional level of customer service
• Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems
• Write reports, proposals, and analyses
• Work cooperatively with other staff, government agencies, and local organizations
• Analyze data and present complex ideas and information effectively both orally and in writin g

Benefits There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

- Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
- Work life balance (most positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually - specific accrual rates can be found here ).
- Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
- Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Commute Program
- Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- ScholarShare (college savings account)
- On-the-job training and professional development
- Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Recruitment
(916) 970-1938
recruitments@gobiz.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:
Recruitments
(916) 970-1938
recruitments@gobiz.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.

Salary

IN MOST CASES, ALL NEW TO STATE EMPLOYEES MUST START AT THE MINIMUM OF THE POSTED SALARY RANGE .

Exam and Education Documentation
Unless you have transfer or reinstatement eligibility, please take the insert full classification name exam to obtain eligibility for this position:

Examination Links:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/9PB04.PDF

Educational requirements: If you are using education as your basis of meeting the minimum qualifications, you must provide a copy of your diploma or school transcripts.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.