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Applications will be reviewed beginning Friday, July 17, 2026, and every Friday thereafter until filled.
Please read the job bulletin thoroughly to understand application submission requirements. This position is located in Los Angeles.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California African American Museum (CAAM). Founded in 1977, CAAM's mission is to research, collect, preserve, and interpret, for public enrichment, the history, art, and culture of African Americans. In 1984, CAAM moved to its 44,000-square-foot facility at Exposition Park, South of Downtown Los Angeles. With an emphasis on California and the western United States, the museum's permanent collection houses 4,000 objects, including paintings, photographs, film, sculpture, historical documents, and artifacts. CAAM avidly supports the work of under-represented artists of color to genuinely represent how people of the African diaspora have contributed to American culture and the world at large through temporary art and history exhibitions and public programming for visitors of all ages.
CAAM seeks an Analyst I to fill the role of Operations Analyst. Under the general direction of the Supervisor I (Operations Manager), the Analyst I provides administrative, operational, and procurement support to ensure CAAM's daily business functions are coordinated efficiently and in accordance with State, internal, and applicable procurement requirements. The incumbent researches operational issues, evaluates administrative processes, analyzes operational and procurement-related information, develops recommendations, and coordinates operational activities to support efficient business operations, compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and departmental procedures, and informed management decision-making. The position serves as a liaison with internal staff, control agencies, vendors, contractors, and external partners to facilitate the effective delivery of administrative and operational services.
CAAM is a small department located in Los Angeles, south of Downtown Los Angeles within Exposition Park. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.
If you are a detail-oriented analyst with experience providing administrative and operational support, coordinating meetings and activities, maintaining records and tracking systems, and assisting with procurement related processes such as purchase requests, vendor coordination, and payment documentation, we encourage you to apply for the Analyst I (Deputy Analyst) position. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
To learn more about CAAM, visit our website at https://caamuseum.org .
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
PLEASE REFER TO DUTY STATEMENT IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT SECTION.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-522953
Position #(s):
317-111-5157-001
Working Title:
Operations Analyst
Classification:
ANALYST I $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A
$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B
$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information The mission of the California African American Museum (CAAM) is to research, collect, preserve, and interpret for public enrichment the history, art, and culture of African Americans with an emphasis on California and the western United States.
Founded in 1977, as the first African American museum of art, history, and culture fully supported by a state, CAAM moved to its 44,000-square-foot home in Exposition Park, just south of Downtown Los Angeles, in 1984. The museum's permanent collection houses 4,000 objects that span paintings, photographs, film, sculpture, historical documents, and artifacts.
CAAM has a strong mandate to support the work of under-represented artists of color and to think expansively about the way that people of the African diaspora have contributed to American culture and the world at large. That is achieved through a rotating schedule of temporary art and history exhibitions and public programming for visitors of all ages.
caamuseum.org
Note: In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Special Requirements
The selected candidate will be required to submit to pre-employment hiring clearances which include the following: Department of Justice Livescan fingerprint and medical testing for tuberculosis, within three business days of receipt of a conditional offer of employment.
Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
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. 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:
California African American Museum
N/A
Attn: State Human Resources
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles , CA 90037
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California African American Museum
N/A
State Human Resources
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles , CA 90037
Give to loading dock mail attendant in sealed envelope labeled: CONFIDENTIAL/STATE HR
08:00 AM - 03:30 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.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -
  All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). See STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS section.

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:
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
* 2-4 years of progressively responsible experience providing analytical and administrative support including procurement and purchasing support in a public-sector or complex organizational environment.
* 1-3 years of experience supporting purchasing and procurement activities: familiarity with preparing, processing, and routing purchasing documents; maintaining trackers; coordinating vendor deliverables; and assisting with compliance and documentation using systems such as Customer Relationship Management System (CRM), or Fi$Cal in accordance with applicable state procurement requirements and internal procedures.
* Experience in supporting office operations including complex calendaring, document management, vendor coordination, and administrative logistics.
* Experience coordinating project timelines and meetings for programs or initiatives using tools such as Asana, Microsoft Project, and/or Trello, including tracking milestones, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and monitoring follow-up items.
* Experience conducting research, compiling data, and preparing reports and summaries to support management review.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, contractors, community partners, vendors, and representatives of other agencies, and establish and maintain professional working relationships.
* Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
* Creative problem-solving skills.
* Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully, and diplomatically, and exercise good judgment when working with customers, co-workers, management, and other government agency representatives.
* Experience working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
* Strong computer skills and experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
* Excellent business writing skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a team environment.
* Ability to speak clearly and effectively in front of a group.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Sharon Chon
(213) 744-7602
schon@californiasciencecenter.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:
Julia Lugo
(213) 744-7477
jlugo@californiasciencecenter.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.
ELIGIBILITY AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To be considered for the job vacancy you MUST satisfy one of the following requirements:
List Eligibility - Successfully complete the civil service exam for the classification (see Examination Information section below).
Transfer Eligibility - Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
Reinstatement Eligibility - Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
STATE CLASSIFICATION EXAM INFORMATION:
To become 'list eligible' for consideration, interested candidates must successfully pass a civil service exam. You may apply and take the exam online at CalCareers, copy or click on the following link: ANALYST I (EX-4774) or ANALYST I LEAP (EX-4775) .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please refer to Minimum Qualifications on the bulletin when applying.
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