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Entrylevel Government Analyst Jobs in Riverside, CA

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Irvine, CA · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

Complies with policies and procedures in Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM ... Professional entry level position at least 1 year of experience * Bachelor"s degree in business ...

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Irvine, CA · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

Complies with policies and procedures in Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM ... Professional entry level position at least 1 year of experience * Bachelor"s degree in business ...

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How much do entrylevel government analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for entrylevel government analyst in Riverside, CA is $76,431.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,800.00 and $90,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entrylevel Government Analyst vs Entry-level Policy Analyst?

AspectEntrylevel Government AnalystEntry-level Policy Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in public administration, political science, or related fieldBachelor's degree in public policy, political science, or related field
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, public sector officesGovernment departments, think tanks, research institutions
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in government agencies at local, state, or federal levelsGovernment agencies, policy research organizations, advocacy groups

Both roles typically require a bachelor's degree and involve analyzing public policies, but an Entrylevel Government Analyst focuses more on data collection and administrative tasks within government agencies, while an Entry-level Policy Analyst emphasizes policy research, analysis, and recommendations. The roles often overlap, but the specific focus and work environment distinguish them.

What cities near Riverside, CA are hiring for Entrylevel Government Analyst jobs? Cities near Riverside, CA with the most Entrylevel Government Analyst job openings:
Infographic showing various Entrylevel Government Analyst job openings in Riverside, CA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 83% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,431 per year, or $36.7 per hour.

BSA Specialist - Temporary

Schoolsfirstfcu

Riverside, CA

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

We're always looking for diverse, talented, service-oriented people to join our exceptional team.

BSA Specialist - Temporary

The pay range for this position is listed below. Our pay ranges are built to allow for candidates with various levels of skill and experience to be considered, as well as for room for growth and tenure achieved in a role over time. Typical new hire salary offers fall within the minimum to midpoint of a pay range for many candidates. Any offer extended to a candidate will be based upon their unique set of knowledge, skills, education, and experience as well as internal equity.

Pay Range:

$29.79 - $44.68

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40
What You'll Be Doing
Responsible for reviewing and researching Member transactions to identify and report suspicious activity to ensure the Credit Union's compliance with the aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
  • Performs daily review, monitoring, and analysis of various reports, logs, and transaction data to identify trends, unusual activity, and monitor large day to day account activity and determine if transactions are suspicious in nature.
  • Participates in efforts to collect and analyze metrics utilizing existing internal reporting tools to continually improve processes and reports owned by the business unit.
  • Review and file timely Currency Transaction Reports based on aggregated cash transactions including ATM and multiple branch deposits and/or withdrawals.
  • Utilize BSA/AML automated system and various reports to identify suspicious activity and perform moderately complex investigations to identify Bank Secrecy Act issues such as money laundering, terrorist financing, internal / external fraud schemes, structuring, and illegal money service business activity.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in investigative practices associated with an experienced investigator (conduct interviews, collect data, compile documentation and evidence, maintain accurate notes, develop initial and ongoing reports of investigations, prepare comprehensive, accurate and timely Suspicious Activity Reports).
  • Review and investigate OFAC alerts for a determination of actual OFAC match or false match, and respond to OFAC related questions from branches and various departments.
  • Conduct enhanced due diligence searches on high-risk accounts and entities.
  • Maintain the credit union's centralized list of customers exempt from large currency transaction reporting requirements.
  • Research current laws and regulations through government and other journals, publications and manuals. Read, research, interpret and generally stay abreast of the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.
  • Assist in preparing documentation for and coordination of audits and examinations by regulatory agencies.
  • Assist team members with specific BSA and OFAC related questions.

Additional Job Functions

  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with regulatory compliance and assigned training requirements including but not limited to BSA regulations corresponding to their specific job duties. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary and other employment related actions

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, International Studies, Criminal Justice, or related field or equivalent years of experience preferred
  • 1-3 years of related experience with BSA programs within the financial services industry and conducting investigations required
  • CAMS - Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Entry level knowledge in BSA, AML, CIP and OFAC laws and regulations, and related best practices required.
  • Knowledge of concepts, practices and compliance techniques for the financial services industry
  • Ability to understand complex legal and regulatory issues and laws.
  • Understanding of methodologies for researching and analyzing compliance issues
  • Understanding of reporting requirements of various regulatory agencies
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  • Familiarity with Symitar system and reports a plus.
  • Familiarity with anti-money laundering applications preferred.

SchoolsFirst FCU is committed to Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Hiring

At SchoolsFirst FCU we are dedicated to building and growing a diverse, inclusive, and authentic Dream Team, so if you're excited about a position or wanting to make a career change but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Many skills are transferrable and you may be just the right candidate for the position, or for other roles we are working on.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. SchoolsFirst FCU is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or genetic information.

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