Data Driven Monitoring Analyst

California Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) seeks a Data Driven Monitoring Analyst to support the Quality and Population Health Monitoring program in Sacramento County. You will perform analytical, project management, and operational duties within the Data Driven Monitoring section to advance key health care quality initiatives.

You will validate data, coordinate with stakeholders, monitor compliance, and collaborate across programs.

Qualifications

• Analyst II minimum qualifications apply; see the Class Specification.
• SOQ is required for this recruitment; it must be a narrative description of your skills and experience.
• Desirable qualifications include project management, legislative analysis, technical writing, clinical quality measurement, and healthcare data analysis.

Responsibilities

• The Analyst II supports the Quality and Population Health Monitoring program by performing analytical, project management, and operational work within the DDM section.
• Helps implement and maintain key initiatives (e.g., Quality Rating System) through data validation, stakeholder coordination, compliance monitoring, and cross‑program collaboration.
• Interprets technical specifications, supports methodological updates, and applies project management tools to oversee multiple concurrent workstreams.

Skills

Project management

Legislative analysis

Technical writing

Clinical quality measurement

Healthcare data analysis

Job description

Work Location

Sacramento County

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 the 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. 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

The Analyst II supports the Department of Health Care Services’ Quality and Population Health Monitoring (QPHM) program by performing analytical, project management, and operational work within the Data Driven Monitoring (DDM) section. The incumbent helps implement and maintain key initiatives, including the federally mandated Quality Rating System (QRS), through data validation, stakeholder coordination, compliance monitoring, and cross-program collaboration. The role serves as a subject matter generalist in clinical quality measurement (e.g., HEDIS, CMS Core Sets, QRS measures), interprets technical specifications, supports methodological updates, and applies project management tools to oversee multiple concurrent workstreams that strengthen DHCS’ statewide quality oversight. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Medical Consultant II (S), DDM Section Chief.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact [e-mail] , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

This classification, previously known as the Associate Governmental Program Analyst classification, is now referred to as the Analyst II classification, effective January 1, 2026.

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

Working Conditions

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-532406

Position #(s)

803-097-5393-919

Working Title

Data Driven Monitoring Analyst

Classification

ANALYST II

Salary

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all. DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity. Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom.

Special Requirements

• Review the education and experience Analyst II Minimum Qualifications . See the Minimum Requirements section above.
• Complete the statement of qualifications and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
• Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the statement of qualifications -see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
• Once you have applied, take the Analyst II CalCareers 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.

Statement Of Qualifications Requirement Section

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position.

The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant’s ability to present information clearly and provide DHCS with additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, single-spaced and using 12-point font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.

Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for this position.

• Provide examples of project management skills and projects you have worked on that make you an ideal candidate for this role.
• Describe your experience working with clinical quality measures (such as NCQA HEDIS, the CMS Child or Adult Core Sets, or similar nationally stewarded measure sets) or your experience applying research methodology, including hypothesis development, testing, and evaluation.

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:

• Project management
• Legislative analysis
• Technical writing,
• Clinical quality measurement
• Healthcare data analysis

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 .

DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

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Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:

Peter Min

[phone]

[e-mail],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:

EEO Officer

[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.

Telework and Salary Information

This position is currently eligible for telework. 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 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 Capital Ave, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement

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.

Additional Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed. Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), and the Job Control (JC) number and/or position number in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying” section on the STD. 678. Surplus/SROA candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.

All information on the Employment Application (STD 678) must be completed. Applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Resumes or other documents may not be substituted for the Employment Application (STD 678).

If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Recruitment Section at [e-mail] . For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR’s [e-mail] .

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.