Policy Architect: Medi-Cal & Immigration Policy

California Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits: Training and development

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

California Department of Health Care Services in Sacramento seeks a Policy Analyst (Analyst II) to join the Immigration Unit of the Eligibility Policy Branch II, Medi-Cal Eligibility Division. You will research complex Medi-Cal eligibility issues, develop guidelines, and prepare policy guidance for county workers and system implementations.

The role includes coordinating unit activities, interpreting residency and immigration rules, collaborating with multiple agencies, and delivering

Qualifications

• Analyst II position in Immigration Unit within MCED.
• Ability to analyze complex Medi-Cal eligibility policy and provide guidance.
• Experience coordinating cross‑unit or cross-agency projects.
• Strong writing and policy development skills.

Responsibilities

• Researches complex Medi-Cal eligibility issues and analyzes options.
• Writes and edits policy guidance for county eligibility workers and system implementation.
• Develops policies and processes impacting Medi-Cal, SAWS, and CalHEERS.
• Coordinates and monitors Immigration Unit activities and collaborates with other divisions and agencies.

Job description

California Department of Health Care Services in Sacramento seeks a Policy Analyst (Analyst II) to join the Immigration Unit of the Eligibility Policy Branch II, Medi-Cal Eligibility Division. You will research complex Medi-Cal eligibility issues, develop guidelines, and prepare policy guidance for county workers and system implementations.

The role includes coordinating unit activities, interpreting residency and immigration rules, collaborating with multiple agencies, and delivering