Government Cost Report Analyst - Hybrid - 139367

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Health seeks a Government Cost Report Analyst to support government reimbursement analyses for Medicare, Medi-Cal, and related programs. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with onsite and remote work at Greenwich Drive in San Diego, CA.

The role requires extensive experience in healthcare reimbursement, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, with strong data analysis and project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training.
• Maintains advanced knowledge in healthcare reimbursement revenue cycle workflow, financial reporting concepts and industry best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and third party payer regulations.
• Advanced data management and analysis skills.
• Project management to lead a team and drive projects on schedule.
• Advanced communication skills to present complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and analysis of government reimbursement for hospital programs (Medicare, Medi-Cal, HCAI, etc.).
• Prepare monthly Accounts Receivable Valuation and Net Revenue Impacts.
• Prepare audit responses for external and internal audits (Medicare, Medi-Cal, HCAI, OIG, etc.).
• Monitor state and federal regulatory proposals affecting healthcare payment policies and assess impacts.
• Interpret and convey complex clinical finance information to staff and management.

Skills

Advanced data analysis

Project management

Financial analysis

Policy interpretation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Reimbursement Healthcare applications

Job description

Payroll Title:

Department:

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Hiring Pay Scale

$100,000 - $127,000 / Year

Worksite:

Greenwich Drive

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

Uncovered

Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#139367 Government Cost Report Analyst - Hybrid

Extended Deadline: Thu 9/3/2026

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 05/01/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Greenwich Drive (San Diego, CA) and remote.

The job title of this posting have been updated as of 08/26/2026. The minimum/preferred qualifications remains the same.

DESCRIPTION

The Government Cost Report Analyst provides support and analysis of government reimbursement for the hospital, this includes Medicare, Medi-Cal, and HCAI, etc. The Government Cost Report Analyst prepares monthly Accounts Receivable Valuation and Net Revenue Impacts. This role ensures timely and accurate financial and governmental reporting such as Annual Medicare Cost Reports, Annual and Quarterly HCAI reports. Prepares audit responses for all relevant external and internal audit reviews, including those conducted by Medicare, Medi-Cal, HCAI, OIG, and other agencies, as well as the health system’s annual financial audit. The Analyst is responsible for monitoring of state and federal regulatory proposals related to healthcare payment policies with the ability to perform impact assessments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training. Related experience includes: Medicare, Medi-Cal, HCAI, OSHPD, P14, Medi-Cal Waiver cost report preparation or audit. Accounts Receivable Valuation and performing complex financial analysis. Hospital finance and budgets.

• Maintains advanced knowledge in healthcare reimbursement revenue cycle workflow, financial reporting concepts and industry best practices. Proven ability to apply knowledge and skills to identify improvements.

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant department, medical center, and UC policies and processes. In-depth knowledge of relevant Medicare, Medi-Cal, and third party payer regulations. Ability to apply policy knowledge to proactively identify potential risk areas.

• Advanced skills in data management and analysis.

• Project management skills to lead a team, prioritize personal and team tasks and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to effectively handle change.

• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis, research, and reporting, particularly as it applies to reimbursement in healthcare settings.

• Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively on highly-complex projects in a team environment with a wide variety of business and clinical areas.

• Advanced communications skills, with the ability to interpret and convey complex clinical finance information in a clear, concise manner. Ability to prepare compelling and informative reports and presentations to all levels of staff and management.

• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Advanced knowledge of organization's Reimbursement Healthcare application programs to troubleshoot issues and recommend improvements in convenience and efficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working within a Health Insurance Company.

• Experience working within a Medicare Intermediary.

• Performed Impact Analysis of government regulations.

• History with academic medical center, organ transplant hospital, Medicare Intermediary, Healthcare Consulting.

• Experience demonstrating process improvement.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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