Analyst I

Job Description and Duties The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 Audit Business Support (ABS) is searching for a talented individual to join our team. Under the general supervision of the Administrator I, the incumbent performs various analytical tasks in support of the Audit and Legal Divisions. The incumbent will perform complex account adjustments and review audit closing processes completed by ABS technicians for accuracy, consistency, and compliance. The incumbent is responsible for processing and reviewing workloads, such as but not limited to: workloads related to interest, timely filing, payments in non-billable status, notice processing, Taxpayer Information (TI) transactions, and mixed files. Incumbent will work with systems such as Case Management (CM), Taxpayer Folder (TPF), and TI to analyze accounts for completeness and accuracy. The Analyst I is an ABS subject matter expert, who will provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders and provide technical expertise for the success of Enterprise Data Revenue (EDR). Additional positions may become available (eRPA 2627-00150). Please complete this optional survey letting us know how you heard about this position by clicking here. Position(s) may be located in any of the following office locations, contingent on office space availability and pending budget approval:

• Sacramento (central and/or field office), Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Van Nuys, West Covina, San Francisco, and/or San Diego, California You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions This position is eligible for limited remote working within California based on departmental guidelines and operational need. FTB has a minimum in-office requirement of four days per week for all positions including those that are eligible for telework. This is subject to change. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• ANALYST I Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information Our mission is to help taxpayers file timely and accurate tax returns and pay the correct amount to fund services important to Californians. FTB fosters an environment of equity and inclusion for all, and we welcome everyone to be part of our diverse workforce.

Department Website:

http://www.ftb.ca.gov Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify. CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 172: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein. **IMPORTANT NOTICE** As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance. Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired at FTB. You must verify your filing status by calling 1-800-852-5711 to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB. All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, call TTY/TDD (800) 735-2929. 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: All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements”.

• Strong working knowledge of Federal and State tax laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Strong working knowledge of Case Management (CM), Taxpayer Folder (TPF), Return Analysis (RA), and Manual of Audit Procedures (MAP)
• Strong working knowledge of Taxpayer Information (TI) (with the ability to do transactions)
• Strong working knowledge of creating PIT Interest Computations
• Experience with Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint, etc.
• Experience conducting review and providing effective feedback
• Experience providing customer service to internal stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent technical, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to develop and maintain organizational policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a team environment while keeping an Enterprise perspective and demonstrating initiative, ownership, accountability, and independence
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and direct work of multiple workloads
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Ability to be an effective lead and take initiative to help others
• Ability to effectively train staff in person and virtually in both a group setting and 1:1
• Ability to effectively facilitate meetings

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

In addition, Franchise Tax Board offers the following:

• Convenient transportation and commuting options include: Light Rail stop, bicycle lockers, free parking, and carpool/vanpool opportunities

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A complete application package must be received in the Classification & Hiring Unit or postmarked by the final filing date and must include:

• Completed employment information on the STD. 678, including the “From” and “To” dates, “Hours Per Week,” and “Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the “Employment History” fields (resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678)
• All of the required documents listed in the “Required Application Package Documents” section
• The position number and job control number in the job title line of the STD. 678, if submitting a paper application package (these numbers will auto-populate in the job title line of the STD. 678 if submitting an electronic application through your CalCareer Account)
• A signature, if submitting a paper application package Candidates who do not follow all of the listed application instructions may be eliminated from the selection process. All submitted information will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Do not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

To apply for the Analyst I position as a list candidate, you must first take the online Analyst I exam.