Policy, Governance & Compliance Analyst

CDPH is currently hiring a Policy, Governance & Compliance Analyst (Analyst II) within our Administration's Program Support Division (PSD). In this role, you will perform assignments exercising sound judgment on issues, ensuring regulatory compliance within all Section and Program parameters. You will also perform duties related to audits, accreditation, competitive contracts, and procurements, ensuring conformity to the Department’s purchasing authority, as well as satisfactory audit and delegated authority renewal by the Department of General Services (DGS) Procurement Division by adhering to all state, federal, and Departmental rules, guidelines, regulations, and statutes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Researches, analyzes, and reports on the compliance of all functions of contracting and purchasing; identifies areas for improving operational efficiencies; and makes policy and procedure recommendations
• Coordinates the collection of statistical data and documents and reports findings in a structured and professional format
• Creates and develops various complex reports for distribution to CDPH Management, DGS' Procurement Division, and other State Control agencies which include, but are not limited to, the Annual Contract Activity Report (CAR), Improvement Plans, and other special Ad hoc statistical reports
• Develops and maintains departmental contracting and purchasing compliance efforts to Federal regulations and State legislation by partnering with internal stakeholders
• Develops and recommends policies and procedures for Departmental Procedural Manuals, Administration memos, PSD policy bulletins, templates/checklists, and other publications and materials
• Provides quality interpersonal customer service and information technology tools to communicate with an increasing base of vendors in key geographic, market, and other sectors
• Independently researches and analyzes the audit and accreditation process to ensure all applicable statutory, regulatory, and procedural requirements are followed
• Reviews and examines audits conducted by external audit agencies such as the California State Auditor, DGS, Department of Finance, and Office of the Inspector General. Assists and prepares materials to ensure compliance with internal audits conducted by the CDPH Office of Compliance (OOC)
• Assists and provides backup support to the lead Small Business/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SB/DVBE) Advocate to maintain the Department's SB/DVBE Business Plan pursuant to Government Code (GC) Section 14846 and Military and Veterans Code Section 999.12 and Executive Orders
• Advises and provides technical assistance to CDPH staff in developing changes to contract and procurement processes on a statewide basis. Collaborates with the lead SB/DVBE Advocate to increase the Department's SB/DVBE participation levels by enhancing contracting and procurement opportunities

Telework Policy and Residency Requirement:

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s 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.