Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

This position is within the DHCS Office of Medicare Innovation and Integration. Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II), the  Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) position develops and demonstrates a working knowledge of the complex, continuously emerging Medicare health care policy areas, and identifies and acquires information that may be of value to DHCS senior staff. Such information may be in the form of reports, data, web-based information, white papers, DHCS or federal administrative processes, and discussions with DHCS staff and external partners and stakeholders. The AGPA must have knowledge of current organizational methods, and procedures with particular reference to the work done in OMII, as well as related areas in DHCS, the California Department of Aging, and the California Department of Social Services. The AGPA is responsible for working on a broad range of governmental problems, which are interdisciplinary in nature, requiring complex technical and consultative analytical duties. The AGPA is responsible for creating and updating DHCS websites managed by OMII. The AGPA is responsible for scheduling meetings for DHCS Deputy Director.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

If you are interested in this position, it is critical to review the Classification Specifications to determine if you will meet the minimum qualifications (MQ’s). Please make note of Education and Experience requirements for the classification. The Classification Specification and MQ’s can be found here: and 

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact  [email protected] , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

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Working Conditions

Please see the Telework Information section below for the telework details.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps

If you are interested in this position, complete the following these simple steps:

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the  and 
2. Complete the statement of qualifications and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
3. Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the statement of qualifications - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
4. Once you have applied, take the or  . 

Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant’s ability to present information clearly and provide DHCS additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, double-spaced and using 12-point, Arial font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.

Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for this position.

• Please describe how your training, experience, and education qualify you for this position.

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:

• Demonstrate knowledge, experience, and technical ability related to federal and state regulatory and legislative processes, and policies for Medicaid and Medicare.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and routine changes in priorities and assignments.

• Ability to develop new processes and procedures for a new program area.
• Ability to work on confidential and sensitive assignments and consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and sound judgment in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to develop and foster good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective communication, business acumen, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present analytical findings and provide well-supported recommendations to management.
  

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's 

provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: . This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework and may be required to report in-person. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

The DHCS office location for this position is: 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, 95814

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 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Refer to the Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section for instructions.

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