Job Description and Duties THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE. The Unemployment Insurance Integrity and Accounting Division (UIIAD) is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and motivated professional to join its Fraud Prevention and Detection Group (FPDG). Under the supervision of Supervisor I, the Analyst I or Analyst II will perform duties and assignments related to the group's programmatic functions, including developing processes and procedures for tools designed to detect, deter, and prevent fraud. The analyst will collaborate with the Investigations Division, UI and departmental partners, and vendors to continuously evaluate and enhance the EDD's fraud-prevention and detection processes. Responsibilities will include participating in or facilitating workgroups and project initiatives; developing and updating policies, processes, and procedures; researching issues and advising management on relevant changes; preparing analyses of proposed legislation; reviewing and processing internal and external UI fraud-related correspondence; and serving as a witness or custodian of records during court proceedings. The analyst will perform or lead the full range of duties associated with the position and will receive the training necessary to fulfill these responsibilities. This position exists in Sacramento County. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. Work will be conducted at EDD office located in Rancho Cordova. Free Parking. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ANALYST II
- ANALYST I Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
Department Website:
http://www.edd.ca.gov Special Requirements It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov. Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:
- Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
- Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
- Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
- Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information. Examination/Assessment If selected for hire, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired. Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam: Analyst II Analyst I For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here. 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:
- Strong analytical and writing skills, with experience writing for policies or trainings
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong research and analysis experience and ability
- Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills
- Ability to be proactive and take initiative
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work with flexibility and tact
- Ability to work well with changing assignments and priorities
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated experience with law or policy review
- Demonstrated experience working on projects or special assignments
- Demonstrated experience working with internal/external customers
- Demonstrated experience making sound judgments and decisions
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, and OneNote
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. Statement of Qualifications Requirements 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 and will not be considered as a resonse to the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and must be typed, not more than two pages in length. The SOQ must include the title “Statement of Qualifications”, the applicant's name, email, and phone number in the header, number each answer in order and must clearly address the following questions:
- Based on your review of the Duty Statement, please describe how your background and work experience will qualify you for this position.
- Describe your experience working independently, particularly while managing multiple priorities. Provide examples that explain how you maintain productivity and accuracy in your assignments as well as your approach to completing multiple projects with conflicting deadlines. We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities. Background Investigation Requirement The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment. The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s). The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules. Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey Merit System Principles Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx