JC-481431 - Business Support Analyst
The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) has been part of the nation’s nutrition safety net for 50 years.
Extensive research has found WIC to be a cost-effective investment that leads to healthier infants, more nutritious diets, health care for children, and subsequently higher academic achievement for students. WIC helps families receive healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other community services.
Like other divisions within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), WIC builds its program by addressing social determinants of health. WIC impacts the life course by promoting health practices that can ultimately improve life outcomes often experienced by vulnerable communities.
WIC serves babies and children up to age five, pregnant women, and new mothers. Dads, grandparents, foster parents of young children, and working families are welcome at WIC too!
Monthly, nearly one million WIC participants can find support at one of 84 local agencies which offer services at more than 500 sites throughout California. WIC participants can redeem their food benefits at approximately 3,800 grocers or farmers who are authorized to serve WIC families.
In 2019 - 2020, the WIC Division implemented an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card called the California WIC Card and a new management information system that allows WIC participants to be served more efficiently.
About the CDPH/WIC Family
Over 200 state staff work at CDPH’s WIC Division, headquartered at the Natomas campus in Sacramento. WIC is committed to a hybrid workforce and the state provides a modest stipend for those who fully and partially work from home. Staff are provided with a computer or laptop, camera, and large screen to conduct their work. We build our unit teams virtually and maintain contact with stakeholders by being on camera to solidify our relationships.
The WIC Division is led by senior managers administering a Local Policy and Health Programs Branch, Local Services Branch, Vendor Management Branch, Communications, Food, and Vendor Policy Branch, Data and Integrity Branch, WIC Systems Integration Branch, and the Operations team. Through these branches, support staff, analysts, specialists, researchers, and nutritionists serve the needs of WIC families, supports our program partners, and ensures the California WIC Program is administered appropriately and effectively.
The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. As a member of the Business Support Section, the incumbent serves as part of a team that provides technical contract and procurement oversight and assistance to local agencies and contractors in support of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program to ensure a legally operable, fiscally sound, and financially credible statewide organization.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Chief, Facilities and Business Support Unit, Staff Services Manager I (SSM I). The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA), Business Support Analyst, performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments related to facilities management, business operation, and procurement administration, as well as WIC contracts, including preparation of solicitation documents, contract, and amendment development and processing. Provides technical assistance to WIC Division staff. Research and guides WIC staff to ensure that WIC is following applicable federal and state regulations and guidelines with respect to business services and procurements. Provides business support and procurement development assistance with all other units of the WIC Program related to operational management and procurement activities. Oversees facility operations, coordinates office equipment purchases, installations, repairs, transfers, and surveys. Maintains state and federal property inventory and performs other facility-related duties, as necessary. Communicates with all appropriate levels of departmental personnel, other state agencies, and the public. Provides training and consultation to CDPH/WIC Contract Managers regarding contract compliance and fiscal issues in accordance with federal and state regulations. Position may frequently involve lifting boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to handle “sensitive and confidential issues”
Ability to communicate effectively with staff at various levels, external agencies, and the general public
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including reviewing and editing documents
Experience In:
Facilities management, business operations, and procurement administration
Coordinating with others to accomplish work-related assignments
Managing, prioritizing, and meeting multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Knowledge Of:
State and federal policies and regulations as related to the WIC program
Preparing and editing Service Orders
Project management methodology
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.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=481431
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.