Analyst II

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, as well as through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners, in caring for low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and individuals 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:

Under the direction of the Supervisor II, Clinical Operations and Administration Section (COAS), the Analyst II, serves as a coordinator for a varied and complex technical and analytical staff work. The incumbent will assist and responds to requests for Protected Health Information (PHI) Data Release, Public Records Act (PRA), Subpoenas and Record Retention assignments. The Analyst II will also provide budget coordination and will facilitate budget-related tasks and fiscal analysis for the Clinical Assurance Division (CAD), including but not limited to gather, analyze and provide essential information for departmental budget drills, regularly work with the Financial Management Division on CAD's fiscal budgetary projections, review the Governor's Budget for accuracy, analyze the potential impact to the CAD by conducting baseline allotments, administrative projections, among others. These activities require the Analyst II to work independently and maintain cooperative working relationships.

The Analyst II must possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and demonstrate a degree of initiative, independence, and organization in addition to having familiarity with the Budget Forecasting System (BFS) and Fi$cal procedures, GovQA, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

This position is located in West Sacramento, which is in Yolo County. Please ensure you have chosen Yolo County as a place you are willing to accept employment on your CalCareer profile.

Our campus-style office offers FREE parking, and is near the freeway, a shopping center, and several dining options.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps

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

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Analyst II (5393) .
2. Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
3. Submit your application package with all required documents – see the “Required Application Package Documents” section above.
4. Once you have applied, take the Analyst II Examination .

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Requirement Section

To be considered for this position, applicants must provide a written response to the following Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions. Your response must be typewritten using 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages in length. Failure to submit the SOQ will result in the disqualification of your application. References to other materials, such as a resume, cover letter, or application, will not be considered in lieu of the SOQ. The use of large language model (LLM) tools (ie. ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot) is strongly discouraged at any stage of the application process. Any use of AI will result in automatic disqualification.

1. Highlight how your background has prepared you to perform the essential duties of this role.
2. Provide a specific example of a time when you managed competing priorities or handled multiple requests simultaneously. How did you prioritize tasks and maintain accuracy under pressure?

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:

•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate/advanced level (formulas, pivot tables, charts, data modeling), and well-versed in PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Visio, Adobe and Word.

•Familiarity with state budget and fiscal administrative work, including analyzing financial data for strategic planning.

•Familiarity with California’s Public Records Act and subpoena response processes, with ability to apply laws, rules, and regulations accurately.

•Ability to conduct thorough research and synthesize findings into clear recommendations.

•Strong time management and prioritization skills.

•Ability to exercise good judgment and sound reasoning in complex decision-making scenarios.

•Creativity and flexibility in problem identification and resolution, with a proactive approach to challenges.

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 California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

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

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Telework and Salary Information

This position is currently eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in person a minimum of two days per week. 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.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The DHCS office location for this position is: 830 Stillwater Road, West Sacramento, CA 95605.

Salary: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A completed Statement of Qualifications must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Special Requirements Section above for additional information