Program Analyst Jobs in California

The impact you will have: As a Senior Program Analyst supporting State and Federal Programs, including Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), you will play a critical role in ensuring students have access to high-quality programs and services that support academic achievement, enrichment, and well-being. You will manage complex programs, funding requirements, compliance processes, and data systems while ensuring alignment with state and federal regulations. Through strategic planning, data analysis, project management, and collaboration with school and district leaders, you will help maximize resources, strengthen program effectiveness, and expand opportunities that positively impact students, families, and school communities across San José Unified. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/seniorprogramanalyst.

Who you are: You are a highly organized and analytical professional who excels at managing complex programs, data, and compliance requirements. You bring strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate state and federal regulations while supporting schools and stakeholders. You are collaborative, solution-oriented, and committed to ensuring resources, programs, and services are implemented effectively to expand opportunities and improve outcomes for students and families.

As a Senior Program Analyst – State and Federal Programs (Including ELOP), you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Managing state and federal program requirements, timelines, and compliance activities to ensure alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and district policies
• Coordinating and supporting the implementation of Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) services and other state and federally funded programs
• Collecting, analyzing, auditing, and reporting program data to monitor effectiveness, support decision-making, and meet reporting requirements
• Monitoring budgets, expenditures, funding allocations, and program documentation to ensure fiscal accountability and compliance
• Developing reports, presentations, and recommendations for district leaders and stakeholders
• Providing technical assistance, training, and guidance to school and district staff regarding program requirements, processes, and best practices
• Researching and interpreting state and federal regulations and ensuring programs remain compliant with changing requirements
• Managing complex projects and coordinating the work of multiple stakeholders to ensure deadlines and program goals are met
• Collaborating with schools, departments, community partners, and external agencies to support student services and program implementation
• Maintaining accurate records, documentation, and audit-ready files using district systems and technology
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing solutions that enhance program effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Supporting department and district goals through strong project management, customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills

What you need for this position:

• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Bachelors or Associates Degree in a related area, or 4 years of relevant work experience with increasing responsibility
• Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position
• Comfort with Excel pivot tables, vlookups, and if statements

Roles Available:

• 40hrs./wk
• 12 month
• 1 hour lunch
• 8:00am-5:00pm

SB 848 Child Safety & Employment Disclosure Requirement

Effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with California Senate Bill 848 (School Employee Misconduct/Child Abuse Prevention Act), applicants for employment with San José Unified are subject to enhanced child safety, training, and employment disclosure requirements.

Under SB 848, schools are required to strengthen background vetting procedures and obtain employment history information related to allegations of egregious misconduct involving students. Former employers may be contacted to release records regarding substantiated findings of misconduct as permitted by law. Failure to provide complete and accurate information regarding prior educational employment or relevant misconduct findings may result in disqualification from the hiring process or withdrawal of an offer of employment.

SB 848 also expands mandated reporter requirements and requires annual child abuse prevention training for employees and certain volunteers by July 1, 2026. All employees must comply with district-adopted child safety policies, including procedures for supervising and protecting students.

San José Unified is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and will review all disclosures and employment records in accordance with state law.

When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at classified@sjusd.org.

Note to internal applicants:

• Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
• To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing.