Job Description

OUR VISION: Helping All of California's Small Businesses, Startups, and Entrepreneurs Start, Scale, & Succeed


OUR MISSION: The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) supports economic growth and innovation and ensures that ALL California small businesses and innovative startups have the information and direct support they need to better navigate resources, programs, and regulations. CalOSBA serves as the voice of small businesses, representing their views and interests across the state and advocating for equitable access to capital, markets, and networks so that all California small businesses successfully start, manage, scale, and become more resilient.


The Grants Program Analyst supports the implementation of key CalOSBA programs and initiatives. This person will execute administrative processes, communicate instructions to partners, ensure timely payment, report on program performance internally and externally, and ensure that all programs are managed in a timely manner and in accordance with both federal and state administrative and reporting requirements.


This position works under direction from the Federal Grants Program Manager (Innovation & Entrepreneurship), with indirect direction by the Assistant Deputy Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, California Office of Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), the CalOSBA Deputy Director and the CalOSBA Director.


Up to 5% travel may be required.You will find additional information about the job in the

Duty Statement

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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.

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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-501884

Position #(s):

373-102-5393-901

Working Title:

Grant Programs Analyst

Classification:

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
$6,031.00 - $7,775.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

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:

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.

Interested individuals must submit a

Statement of Qualifications

. The

Statement of Qualifications

must be in

12

-point font, single-spaced, and no more than

2

page(s) in length.

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: 12/25/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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)
GO-Biz
Attn: Human Resources JC 486085
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)
GO-Biz
Human Resources JC 486085
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 - Interested individuals must submit a SOQ. The SOQ must be in 12 point font, single-spaced, and no more than 2 page length. The SOQ must address the following in numerical order; do not conslidate responses:


1. Describe your experience preparing, analyzing, and reviewing complex program or grant-related information.

2. Explain your experience managing or supporting the implementation of a program involving multiple stakeholders or administrative partners.

3. Provide an example of how you have communicated complex program inforamtion to diverse audiences.



Resumes and/or cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.



Applicants who fail to submit their SOQ and/or fail to follow the instructions above will be disqualified and not receive consideration for this position.
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.
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

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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:

SSA Examination Link:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2105

AGPA Examination Link

:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1764

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.