Legislative Lead Analyst

Job Description And Duties The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Under the general direction of the Bureau Director and the Assistant Bureau Director, the incumbent performs analysis of the most complex or omnibus proposed legislation relating to diversified subjects; mentor analysts and reviews all written products, including legislative analyses, special requests, projects, Summary of Federal Income Tax Changes (SOFITC) reports, tax forms, draft legislation, and legislative proposals. In addition, the incumbent acts as team leader on legislatively mandated projects and reports and provides guidance to internal and external stakeholders on technical, operational, and policy issues. The incumbent conceptually designs and drafts legislation and represents the Department before legislative committees, staff, and constituent groups.

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Position Details Job Code #: JC-535613

Position #(s): 564-514-4366-XXX

Working Title: Legislative Lead Analyst Classification: PROGRAM SPECIALIST III, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

$9,751.00 - $11,625.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements”.

• Exhibit a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and accomplishing work
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities frequently change
• Strong technical knowledge of California and federal income tax laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to recognize a change in income tax laws, rules and/or regulations that would impact the department's tax and non-tax programs
• Strong technical review skills and the ability to convey feedback in a positive and productive manner
• Ability to assume a leadership role when working with less experienced staff
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to convey legislative or technical tax information in an understandable manner to both internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of the Department's operations and programs
• Sound decision-making skills with the ability to reason logically in a fast paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of the California's legislative process
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality customer experience
• Maintain excellent time management, dependability, and flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Classification & Hiring Unit

(916) 845-3608

Hiring Unit Contact:

Wendy Cramer

(916) 845-7593

[email protected]

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:

Reasonable Accommodation Unit

(916) 845-2860

[email protected]

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.

Final Filing Date: 10/25/2026