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Job Description and Duties Position Overview Under the direction of the Manager II, SCIF (Change Management Manager), the Associate Change Specialist (Analyst II) supports the planning and implementation of organizational change activities for Policy technology initiatives. The role focuses on preparing end users for system and process updates and supporting adoption across the Policy Domain. The incumbent assists with low-complexity change efforts and collaborates with a Change Specialist on medium-effort initiatives to build experience with more complex organizational transitions. Statement of Qualifications required. Provide a concise SOQ addressing three key areas. Your responses must be drawn from your direct professional experience, not generic descriptions or definitions.
- Application of Change Management Practices Describe a real project where you applied change-management principles (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter). Include:
- The situation and what was changing
- Your role
- Actions you personally took
- Practical outcomes or lessons learned
- Data-Driven Stakeholder & Readiness Analysis Provide an example of how you analyzed data to understand stakeholder impacts or readiness. Describe:
- The data sources
- How you interpreted the information
- What decisions were influenced by your analysis
- Communication Execution Describe a situation where a change required a structured communication approach.
Briefly explain:
- The purpose of communication effort
- The steps you took to plan and execute communications
- Key stakeholders involved
- Timeline drivers Note: SOQs must demonstrate your own experience. Responses that are vague, overly generic, or appear generated without situation detail will not be accepted. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ANALYST II Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement Department Information State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits. Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance yet value a healthy work/life balance.
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http://www.statefundca.com Special Requirements Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application and resume. If a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this posting, it must also be submitted as instructed in the “Required Application Package” section. Alternative documents submitted in lieu of required Application, Resume, or Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held. If this posting requires an SOQ, Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting a document that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process 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:
- Foundational understanding of change management principles (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter).
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to support training, communication, and readiness activities with accuracy and clarity.
- Adaptability, problem-solving capability, and collaborative work style.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in dynamic environments.
- Foundational understanding of workers’ compensation policy operations (e.g., quoting, policy maintenance, business procedures).
Benefits
State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes: Health Benefits Program (CalPERS) Retirement (CalPERS) Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions Dental, Vision 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Employee Assistance Program Group Legal Services Insurance Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave Flex Elect Reimbursement Program Wellness and Recognition Alternate Work Schedules Transit Pass Program Tuition Reimbursement Dependent Scholarship Program Leadership Training Mentoring Program https://www.statefundca.com//Home/StaticIndex?id=https://content.statefundca.com//careers/Index.asp Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Background Investigation Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be initiated. Acknowledgement Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information: California State benefits Duty statement/Job Description Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised