ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

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 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. The is an exciting opportunity to join are diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

Under direction of the Deputy Director (DD), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) serves as the independent, personal, and confidential Administrative Analyst to the Deputy Director (DD) and two Assistant Deputy Directors (ADDs) for Behavioral Health (BH).

This position performs a wide range of analytical and administrative duties involving sensitive and complex departmental issues. The AGPA coordinates executive-level communications, manages office operations, provides guidance to support staff, and ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

The incumbent must demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction 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 Associate Governmental Program Analyst . See the Minimum Requirements section above.

2. Complete the supplemental application 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 supplemental application - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
4. Once you have applied, take the Associate Governmental Program Analyst Examination.

Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

Supplemental Application Requirement Section

Applicants must include a Supplemental Application (SA) for this recruitment. The SA 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 SA with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SA.

The SA 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.

Respond directly to the following Supplemental Application question(s):

1) Describe your experience working collaboratively with supervisors and managers to achieve a goal set by executive management. Provide an example of how you contributed to solving a challenge encountered by the group.

2) Describe your specific experience in handling a heavy workload with competing priorities, and the steps you take to ensure deadlines are met.

Candidates who do not complete and submit an SA may not be considered 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:

• Strong Communication Skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities

Proven skills in research, analysis, and problem-solving to support data-driven decision-making.

• Organizational Excellence

Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Customer Service Orientation

Commitment to providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Professional Judgment and Initiative

High degree of initiative, tact, originality, independence, and sound judgment in handling sensitive or complex issues.

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 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: 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement

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 PLP2025 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.
• Supplemental Application -

  Responses to Supplemental Application Questions (SA) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please refer to the Supplemental Requirement Section for instructions.