Behavioral Health and Policy Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Hybrid Telework Opportunity.

The Policy Analyst, under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I in the Behavioral Health and State Workforce Policy Unit, performs analytical, technical, and coordination duties in the development and implementation of broad behavioral health and healthcare policy for the Office of Health Workforce Development (OHWD). The Policy Analyst acts as a subject matter expert on special project teams to support ongoing quality improvement and implementation of OHWD’s portfolio of behavioral health and health workforce initiatives. The Policy Analyst works collaboratively with OHWD management to analyze legislation and to make recommendations on revising and/or developing new policies. These tasks may require working with other governmental agencies, the public, and educational institutions throughout California.

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Working Conditions

HCAI offers a hybrid telework schedule with a combination of remote and in-office work schedules for CA residents only. The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises.

Telework schedules: The expectation is that all staff will work in office 4 days a week July 1, 2026.

HCAI does not provide visa sponsorship and is not an E-Verify employer.

Special Requirements

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. If it is determined an application does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

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:

• Experience evaluating and analyzing situations followed by recommending, adopting, and/or implementing an effective course of action.
• Experience that demonstrates the ability to efficiently process or oversee contracts and/or grants while effectively tracking and monitoring outcomes.
• Experience that demonstrates the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities in a cooperative manner.
• Experience collaborating and interacting with the public and varying levels of departmental personnel.
• Experience collaborating on or leading cross-functional teams
• Experience with learning and implementing new technology platforms and effectively managing changes.

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to healthcare.

To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the Salary and Benefits page on the CalHR website.

HCAI is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5. Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE parking and fully equipped electric vehicle charging stations. HCAI is close to many dining and shopping choices.

University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) employees may qualify to transfer their current and previous employment credit to State of California employment through CalPERS. Human Resources can help with this process upon employment or you can reach out to CalPERS for inquiries at (888) 225-7377.

Additional Application Requirements

You must include: 1) the classification title you are applying for, 2) "JC-#487727", and 3) your source of eligibility (i.e. List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, SROA/Surplus) in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you applying” section of your application. Applications received without this information may be disqualified.

If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you MUST include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Example: if you are applying for a Staff Services Analyst position based on your Bachelor’s degree, you must attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts showing the conferred date of the degree you obtained. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. Applicants who fail to provide this information shall be disqualified.

Applications received via email or fax will not be accepted.

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 - Application must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ must be in 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than 2 pages in length. The SOQ must include responses to the following questions in numerical order; do not consolidate responses.

  
  1. Explain a time when you were responsible for gathering, analyzing, and presenting data. What tools or methods did you use, and what was the outcome of your analysis?

  
  2. Describe your experience coordinating with internal and/or external stakeholders. How did you ensure effective communication and collaboration?

  
  3. Tell us about a time you managed multiple priorities or deadlines. How did you stay organized and ensure quality results?