Contract Research Analyst Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $31.23 Hourly
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-28715-01
Department: Human Services - Preschool Services
Opening Date: 05/23/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
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The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for a Home Visiting Program (HVP) Staff Analyst - Contract who perform a variety of complex and difficult administrative, operational, research, and analytical functions in support of departmental activities. Based on the assignment, Staff Analysts lead or coordinate special projects and studies, collecting, analyzing, and presenting data, completing periodic reports for stakeholders, writing new policies and/or updating, and tracking program compliance and providing trainings to staff as requested.
*Official Title: HVP Staff Analyst II - Contract
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout San Bernardino County.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The (PSD) and the (TAD) are partnering together to provide a new home visiting program to eligible San Bernardino County residents. The program is funded by the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Home Visiting Program (HVP) grant. The purpose of the HVP is to support positive health, development, and well-being outcomes for parenting and pregnant women, families and infants born into poverty, expanding their future educational, economic, and financial capability opportunities, and improving the likelihood that they will exit poverty.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Possess an official photo identification card.
2) Pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
3) Travel throughout the County is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile insurance must be provided for the individual providing the transportation.
4) This is a contract position and continued employment is based on funding availability.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)
Minimum Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION 1
Experience: Must possess eighteen (18) months of full-time equivalent experience supporting management or professional level administrative services staff (staff relevant to County of San Bernardino Staff Analyst I or higher level classifications, see job description) in any of the following areas: budget preparation/monitoring, fiscal/accounting functions; contracts, bid/proposal, or grant management; research and analytical studies; organizational studies; data/statistical analysis and reporting; organizational/operational/staffing analysis; and/or personnel management.
Education: Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study.
OPTION 2
Experience: Must possess one (1) year of full-time equivalent professional level administrative experience (duties and responsibilities equivalent to a County of San Bernardino Staff Analyst I classification, see job description) performing analytical duties as a primary job function in any of the following areas: budget/fiscal management, financial analysis and/or accounting; contracts, bid/proposal, or grant management; special projects coordination; facilities and capital improvement planning; data/statistical analysis and reporting; and/or organizational/staffing analysis or personnel management.
Education: Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study.
SUBSTITUTION
Associate degreein public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of studyAND two (2) additional years of experience supporting management or professional level administrative services staff in any of the following areas: budget preparation/monitoring, fiscal/accounting functions;contracts, bid/proposal, or grant management; research and analytical studies; organizational studies; data/statistical analysis and reporting; organizational, operational, staffing analysis; and/or personnel management (total of 42 months).
Associate degree and two (2) years of additional experience for Option 2 (total of 3 years).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) AND degree.
Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submit Attn: PSD Staff Analyst- HVP to:
Email:
Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.
EDUCATION
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess strong research and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and possess extensive experience performing complex administrative analysis duties in a public sector environment.
Selection Process
There will be a determination of minimum qualifications based upon a review of the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewedor accepted in lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, follow this link or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Home Visiting Program (HVP) - Contract
Specific benefit information can be found in your employment contract. For a summary of benefits, please click here.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a determination of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)

• I have read and understand the instructions above.

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This is a contract position and continued employment is based on funding availability.

• I understand.

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Minimum Qualifications: Indicate the option under which you qualify.

• Option 1
• Option 2
• Substitution
• I do not meet any of the requirements as indicated.

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Education: Indicate the level of degree awarded/conferred. (This information must be clearly demonstrated on the application.)

• Master's degree (or higher)
• Bachelor's degree
• Associate degree
• I do not possess a degree

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Analytical Experience: Indicate below the areas in which you possess experience that includes performing analytical duties for the purpose of making recommendations to management. (Check only areas that apply.)

• Budget/fiscal/finance management and analysis
• Requests for proposal (RFP)
• Contracts and/or grants management
• Organizational/operational/personnel activities
• Facilities and capital improvement planning
• Developing and implementing organization-wide policies/procedures
• None of the above

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For the areas selected above, clearly describe your work experience performing analysis duties. Include subject of analysis, experience reporting and making recommendations and organizational impact. Analysis duties and responsibilities must be clearly described and demonstrated. Be sure to indicate your level of responsibility (e.g., primary, assisted, participated), dates of employment, and name of employer. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work history section of your application.
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Policy, Program, and Procedures: Describe in detail your analysis experience as it relates to policies, procedures, and programs. Include experience managing projects or programs with organizational impact, the analysis and application of industry standards to current practices, state codes, local policies, new laws, rules, or regulations, their effect on your organization, and recommendations, revisions, or procedural changes that came about as a result of your analysis. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work history section of your application.
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Facilities and Capital Improvement Planning: Describe in detail your experience with facilities and capital planning. Include your experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating operational needs for building space