Application Analyst

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks an Analyst I to enforce licensing and certification standards for health facilities and providers statewide. You will perform moderately complex analytical tasks related to statute interpretation, policy, and regulatory compliance, preparing documents and reports to support decisions on initial and CHOW applications.

This telework-friendly, hybrid position offers a permanent, full-time role with potential travel and a salary range of

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills required to review complex documents for compliance.
• Experience with data systems and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to identify issues, evaluate risks, and make sound recommendations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to research and interpret laws, regulations, and policy.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Prepare clear reports and assist in policy or procedure development.

Responsibilities

• Enforce licensing and certification standards for health facilities and providers.
• Prepare documents and reports to support recommendations on initial and CHOW applications.
• Conduct research using various databases to ensure compliance with statutes.
• Assist in responding to controlled and program correspondence.
• Maintain frequent contact with health care providers, state/federal entities, and other offices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data systems

Written and verbal communication

Issue identification

Attention to detail

Legal/regulatory interpretation

Collaboration

Reporting & policy development

Job description

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 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: 9/9/2026

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the Califsornia Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a variety of moderately complex technical analytical tasks related to the implementation of public and program policy, procedures, interpretation of State and Federal statutes, regulations, and legislation related to the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the review of provider applications requesting licensure and certification. The Analyst I (A I) will be responsible for enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws, and regulations. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing documents and reports to support recommendations for approving/denying initial and change of ownership (CHOW) applications for health facilities and providers of services statewide as well as all Report of Changes. The incumbent will conduct research utilizing various databases to ensure compliance with State and Federal statutes. The incumbent will develop expertise in a number of program areas and will assist with analyzing and researching issues, work closely and cooperatively with others and in teams. Assist in preparing responses to controlled and other program correspondence on a variety of subjects. The incumbent will have frequent contact with health care providers, other State and Federal entities, city and/or county agencies, other division/sections within the Department, and the Office of Legal Services.

Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Working Conditions

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST I

ANALYST I $3,861.00 - $4,839.00A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00C 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:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department ofPublic Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of ourmission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people andcommunities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating andpreserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learntogether with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members,we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work wedo.

“The salary information listed onthis advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salaryadjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
[phone]
[e-mail]

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:
EEO Office
[phone]

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.

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 analytical skills with the ability to review complex documents for compliance.
• Experience working with data systems and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify issues, evaluate risks, and make sound recommendations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to research and interpret laws, regulations, and policy.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare clear reports and assist in policy or procedure development.

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

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.