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Dec 15, 2025

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

  • State of California Office of the Controller
  • Hybrid
  • $6,031 - $7,547 monthly
Full time Admin-Clerical Government Purchasing-Procurement

Job Description

Under general direction of a Staff Services Manager II, and with minimal supervision, the incumbent acts as the Disbursements Bureau Procurement Analyst, performing varied and moderate to complex procurement duties and acting as a resource to management on the procurement process. The incumbent will also act as an expert on functions in support of Disbursements Bureau Administrative Support Team (AST) and perform a range of professional and analytical duties in support of the Bureau’s mission. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
 
Duties Performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
  • Perform varied and moderate to complex procurement duties and act as a resource to management on the procurement process.
  • Initiate Purchase Requisitions utilizing the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) and utilize FI$Cal to ensure payments are posted correctly and to run reports, gather data, and perform tasks for various assignments, projects, or requests related to procurement.
  • Back up and provide input to the Fiscal Control Manager on procurement-related budget drills and inquiries.
  • Develop and manage Scopes of Work, budget, advertisements, Invitations for Bid, specifications, and appropriate procurement documentation.
  • Remain aware and responsive to changes in the Purchasing Authority Manual, State Administrative Manual, and State Contracting Manual rules, regulations and delegation requirements to ensure that procurements and procedures meet State standards.
  • Reconcile procurement expenditure tracking spreadsheets and work with Departmental Accounting Office, Budget Office, Contracts and Procurement Unit (C&P), and vendors to resolve discrepancies timely.
  • Coordinate with the appropriate Disbursement Units to support changes impacting processes including but not limited to FI$Cal, Print & Mail Modernization Project (PMMP), paperless processing, and/or new programs being added and disseminate information related to workflow changes to stakeholders.
  • Perform duties and act as a resource to management related to the procurement of new equipment and upgrades to existing equipment and software in support of special project efforts.
  • Work with Department of General Services (DGS), C&P, Disbursements management and SMEs to develop, draft, negotiate, approve, and execute procurement documents.
  • Confer with C&P, Business Services Office, and DGS to develop, modify and implement plans for logistical arrangements of incoming/outgoing machines, electrical upgrades, moving of equipment, and other facilities-related tasks.
State of California Office of the Controller
About State of California Office of the Controller

As the chief fiscal officer of California, the fourth largest economy in the world, the Controller’s office is responsible for the accountability and disbursement of the state’s financial resources. The Controller independently audits government agencies that spend state funds and administers the payroll system for state government employees and California State University employees. The Controller also safeguards many types of property until claimed by the rightful owners. The Controller serves on 70 boards and commissions with authority affecting policies ranging from land management, affordable housing, and alternative transportation to crime victim compensation and health and educational facilities. They are a member of numerous financing authorities, fiscal and financial oversight entities including the Franchise Tax Board and Board of Equalization. They also serve on the boards of the nation's two largest public pension funds. The      Controller is one of eight statewide constitutional officials who are elected every four years in California.

 

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