ANALYST III

State of California; United States; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Developmental Services is seeking an Analyst III to coordinate highly complex assignments related to regional center services, service provider qualifications, and Medicaid funding for the intellectual and developmental disabilities system.

The role oversees program development and fiscal support projects for Medicaid waivers and state plan amendments, with a hybrid in-office/telework arrangement and potential travel.

Qualifications

• ANALYST III position requires advanced judgment and complex analytical abilities.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid office/telework setting and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Medicaid funding and service delivery in the developmental services system is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate highly complex assignments related to regional center services and Medicaid funding.
• Oversee program development and fiscal support projects for Medicaid Waivers and State Plan Amendments.
• Communicate technical information and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Job description

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters

JC-529250 -

JC-529250 - Analyst III
ANALYST III

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/2/2026

The Analyst III serves as a subject matter expert responsible for the coordination of highly complex and sensitive assignments related to regional center services, service provider qualifications, service payment methodologies, and the federal funding sources, including Medicaid, that finance the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities service delivery system. This position independently oversees a variety of program development and fiscal support projects in support of the Department's Medicaid Waivers and State Plan Amendments, and of variousDepartment of Developmental Services (Department)modernization efforts, in an area where established precedent is frequently limited and duties require advanced judgment and original analytical approaches. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the PersonalLeave.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbentcan be requiredto report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can bemodifiedand/or cancelled at any time.All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Pursuant toCalifornia Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Work is performed in an open spaced, partitioned office environment. Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST III

ANALYST III $6,623.00 - $8,290.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Department of Developmental Services

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autismand related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants whofail toanswer the questions orsubmitan SOQmaynot be considered.

1. Describe your experience analyzing complex program or policy issues involving federalorstaterequirements.Providean example of how you researched the issue, developed recommendations, and communicated your findings to management.

2. Describe your experience coordinating a complex modernization, policy, or process-improvement project involving multiple stakeholders. Explain how you addressed challenges, communicated technical information, and supported successful implementation.

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, youMUSTinclude with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or youmaynotbe considered for the position.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it isdeterminedthat an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicantmaynot be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

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:

Knowledge of: the California developmental disabilities system and the service supports and needs of consumers; rate structures, provider qualifications, and Medicaid and Home and Community-Based Services funding requirements as related to the developmental disabilities system; state budgeting policies and procedures; principles, problems, and procedures of program planning, public administration, and the legislative process; principles and trends of organization and management; planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation methodology; and research techniques.

Ability to: Analyze legislation, identify concerns, and make recommendations to management; recognize and evaluate emerging trends; pl an, develop, and coordinate program activities; design, implement, and evaluate programs and projects; recommend standards, policies, and procedures; analyze quantitative and qualitative data; analyze sensitive and controversial situations and communicate them effectively; evaluate the work of others in accomplishing complex tasks; and effectively communicate difficult technical concepts;develop and maintain cooperative and constructive working relationships with other agencies, program partners, and Department staff; work with professional personnel in the field relating to coordinating and developing services for persons with developmental needs; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; develop Excel worksheets with calculations and formulae, linked data within workbooks, and graphs and charts displaying statistical information; communicate effectively; reason logically and creatively; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; review and edit written reports; and establish and maintain project priorities.

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.Additionalbenefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Benefit information can be found on theCalHR website and theCalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification.Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at:www.calhr.ca.gov .

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.