Entry Level Technical Support Analyst Jobs in California

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
Are you passionate about solving complex technical issues? Do you thrive in an environment where you can troubleshoot system problems, support multiple workloads, and improve processes that impact California's workers? If collaboration, problem-solving, and operational excellence energize you, the Technical Support Unit (TSU) wants to hear from you.
The Disability Insurance Branch (DIB) administers the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program, supporting millions of Californians during times of disability or family leave. The Technical Support Unit plays a vital role by providing technical support and tools to resolve operational issues, supporting frontline staff, analyzing technical trends, and ensuring uninterrupted, high-quality service delivery.
Technical Support Analysts serve as a key link between program operations and field staff, helping identify operational defects, develop new tools for workload and workforce management, and provide actionable insights that enhance the customer experience.
Under the general direction of the TSU manager, a Technical Support Analyst will:

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex, time-sensitive operational issues that impact claim processing, staff workflows, or workload management.
• Analyze high-volume technical issue trends and provide data-driven recommendations to prevent recurring problems and improve operations.
• Develop clear, concise written summaries, data insights, and recommendations for leadership, including the Disability Insurance Branch Executive Leadership Team
• Lead or participate in special projects, operational workgroups, and process improvement initiatives to support the Command Center's mission of delivering consistent, high-quality customer service.
• Develop new tools, resources, processes, or strategies to reduce workloads and meet claim processing deadline requirements.
• Assist internal staff with navigation, application errors, access issues, and technical questions for data production reporting tools.

Please note, this position is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with an hour lunch. This position allows for a hybrid telework schedule, which is subject to change, under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telework. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, for their in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters/office are the responsibility of the employee.
Employees are required to report to one of the following locations

• 1416 9 th St., Floor 10, Sacramento, CA 95814
• 31 E Channel St, Suite 213, in Stockton CA 95202

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
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Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST II
• ANALYST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-524911
Position #(s):
280-227-5393-976
Working Title:
Technical Support Analyst
Classification:
ANALYST II $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider:
ANALYST I
$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A
$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B
$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Special Requirements
State application (STD 678) is Required. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the STD 678. A application received without duties listed on the STD 678 will not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
Transcripts or Diplomas are optional and may be required to meet minimum qualifications.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov .
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions' section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment
To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.
Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:
Analyst I Bulletin / Analyst II Bulletin
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Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/25/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Employment Development Department
Mail In Address
Attn: Job Control #524911
Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54
PO Box 826880
Sacramento , CA 94280-0001
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Employment Development Department
Drop Off Address
Attn: Job Control #524911
EDD/Human Resource Services Division
1416 9th Street, 1st floor lobby
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see "Statement of Qualifications Requirements" section for more information about the SOQ.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:
When evaluating candidates, we will look at their skills and experience first. In addition to this, we will consider the following factors to competitively assess each candidate:

• Background in DI or PFL claims or high-volume production environment.
• Able to work independently, stay open-minded, adapt to changing situations and conflicting priorities.
• Experience developing tools, resources, processes, or strategies for new workloads.
• Experience implementing or launching new programs or tools across multiple offices or teams.
• Experience with workforce or workload management tools and trackers (e.g., Claim Management Systems, excel workbooks, dashboards, etc.).
• Experience making formal written or verbal recommendations for executive decision-making.
• Experience working with collaborators across teams or divisions and maintaining positive relationships.

As a part of the Technical Support Unit, you have the opportunity to come into our team at the ground level while we establish our role and scope in the Command Center Division.
If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply for the Technical Support Analyst position today!
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Maritza McFeeters
(916) 595-0748
Maritza.Mcfeeters@edd.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 654-8434
Accessibility@edd.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required . To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit an SOQ. Your response must be no more than two pages in length, include your name and the Job Control (JC) number of this position in the top left corner, and number each page. A Resume or Cover Letter does not substitute for the SOQ. Please reference the desirable qualifications to answer the following prompts:

Provide an example of a time you identified an process or operational gap that impacted production metrics. Explain the recommendations you made to improve performance outcomes.

Describe a time where you led or assisted in launching a new product, tool, or process. What role did you play and how did you determine whether the launch was successful?

Background Investigation Requirement
The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, app