Two positions are available for this one job posting. Please specify RPA 29215 & 29181 and JC-493859 on your state application.

These positions are hybrid and eligible for telework up to three days per week in accordance with Statewide Telework Policy, with required in-office attendance at the Sacramento office on Wednesdays and Thursdays and/or as needed/required. Beginning July 1, 2026, telework eligibility will be reduced to one day per week, with in-office attendance required four days per week and/or as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California at the time of appointment.

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager (SSM) I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) / Arts Programs Specialist (APS) in the California Arts Council (CAC) Programs Unit independently performs the more complex and technical analytical work such as developing arts grant program guidelines, contract services, data research, summary reports, and internal process documents.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment.

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Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations administered by DGS and click here to view the AGPA exam for eligibility for this position.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required when applying for this vacancy. The SOQ must be no more than 2 pages in length using Arial font size 12.

1. Please describe why you are uniquely qualified for this position.
2. Please provide examples of your experience supporting or improving administrative systems and processes to increase accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

Resumes DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.

Print applications and SOQ must be postmarked by the postal service or received by close of business on the final filing date. Applications received after the final filing date will not be accepted.