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Feb 02, 2026

SUPERVISOR I

  • State of California Office of the Controller
  • Hybrid
  • $7,172 - $8,910 monthly
Full time Government Management

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, Analysis Section Chief, the Supervisor I functions as a highly skilled subject matter expert responsible for independently performing a variety of nonsupervisory functions including research and evaluation in preparation of difficult and sensitive program recommendations and decision-making, risk management, priority setting, and coordination of projects and assignments impacting the Holder Operations Bureau (HOB), Unclaimed Property Division (UPD), and the State Controller’s Office This requires that the incumbent exercises a high degree of independence, while using sound judgment in making decisions related to research assignments, data analytics, and decision-based reports used by the UPD’s management team in setting the direction for the Bureau and Division. The incumbent is expected to take initiative and make independent decisions on how to complete assignments provided by management, foster an inclusive work and learning environment that promotes the use of teamwork and integrates division and departmental values in the relationship, as well as ensure performance, integrity, and execution of Bureau business functions.

Duties Performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
  • Act as a subject matter expert, lead independent research, analyze, and make data driven decisions on Bureau wide process improvements. Lead critical and complex project assignments with internal and external stakeholders and project team members; lead collection and evaluation of policies, procedures, laws, rules, regulations, documents, data, make necessary updates and train staff on policy and process changes.
  • Advise on critical and complex issues/problems and recommend solutions/alternatives; review the most complex policies and draft issue paper/white papers. and request for legal opinions initiate speculative analysis related to impact, which may require external research and reviews.
  • Act as subject matter expert and lead on complex new legislation’s impact, or potential impact, on holders of unclaimed property and the HOB. Lead analysis on existing regulations to determine if they are obsolete or inconsistent with current law and advise on changes to existing program policies and regulations. Lead critical new legislation and prepare data to support recommendations. Lead preparation on reports for the Legislature, Budget Change Proposals, and annual reports as needed.
  • Manage and advise contracted services used by the Bureau.
  • Lead relationships with external and internal stakeholders to effectively provide relevant information on business processes, including but not limited to, interpreting and applying the most complex laws and regulations related to unclaimed property procedures, policies, budget impacts, cost analysis, resources, and contracts.
  • Lead management of special assignments, including communication with other agencies and state agencies on projects which may include setting timelines, priorities, impact studies, risk analysis, data analysis and forecasting etc. Lead meetings involving the most complex, critical, and highly sensitive subjects.
  • Participate in internal/external meetings, taskforces, and workgroups.
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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