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Jan 29, 2026

ANALYST II

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

Job Description

Under general direction of the Supervisor I, Management Information Retrieval System (MIRS) Unit, the incumbent works at the full journey level, exercising a high degree of independence. The incumbent performs tasks associated with the development, maintenance, and enhancement of MIRS, and provides the customer service needed to assist MIRS users in departments and agencies throughout the state.
 
Duties Performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

Help Desk and Customer Support:
  • Independently serve as a MIRS technical consultant to Personnel and Payroll Services Division (PPSD) staff, as well as staff in the Information Systems Division (ISD), state agencies, and private contractors. Typical tasks include developing reports, providing report development assistance to department MIRS users, and conducting training and user group meetings.
  • Assist MIRS users with system access, printer selection, and developing, deleting, and transferring user libraries, as well as troubleshooting database and system file download issues.
  • Independently create and maintain MIRS user resources, including job aids, online training modules and materials, MIRS Handbook and other reference materials. Additionally, maintain MIRS Consultant resources such as the MIRS Desk Manual and other troubleshooting resources.
System Maintenance and Enhancements:
  • Independently lead tasks and projects necessary to maintain MIRS.
  • Typical tasks include updating, creating, and maintaining common library defines and reports. Research, troubleshoot, and document MIRS production issues and resolutions. Revise annual MIRS Update Calendar.
  • Independently recommend and lead projects for the enhancement of MIRS. Typical tasks include clarifying customer needs, defining objectives, and determining outputs. Develop and execute system requirements and end-user test plans.
Communications:
  • Develop and publish MIRS broadcast emails and letters to statewide departments. Maintain the MIRS web pages to ensure accuracy and content for departments. On an annual basis, provide departments with a survey on MIRS and compile the results for review with management.
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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