Prenatal Screening Quality & Systems Analyst

Department of Public Health; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Public Health seeks a Health Program Specialist II to lead statewide program initiatives for the California Prenatal Screening (CA PNS) Program and oversee Case Coordination Centers (CCCs). The role involves policy leadership, monitoring regional coordinators, and coordinating with laboratory contractors to ensure standards are met.

The incumbent will guide planning for program changes, develop policies, and support implementation while traveling up to 5% for site visits and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, including ability to interpret policies, data, and trends.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Experience organizing and facilitating meetings, forums, or presentations.
• Team collaboration across units and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide program initiatives for the CA Prenatal Screening (CA PNS) Program.
• Oversee Case Coordination Centers (CCCs) and coordinators at regional offices.
• Monitor cfDNA laboratory contractors and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and implement program policies and performance standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Meeting facilitation

Policy leadership

Job description

Job Description and Duties

If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by leading statewide program initiatives and overseeing Case Coordination Centers (CCCs) to the California Prenatal Screening (CA PNS) Program in the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP). The incumbent works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II), Director of the Prenatal Screening Section. The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) plays a key role in advanced program coordination and policy leadership implementation for the CA PNS Program and provides professional guidance on the planning for Program and laboratory changes, the development of Program policies and standards, the monitoring of CA PNS CCCs and coordinators (contract staff such as registered nurses or genetic counselors) at regional Program offices, compliance of cfDNA laboratory contractors, and the evaluation and implementation of CA PNS policies and standards. Up to 5% travel may be required to attend CCC site visits and attend meetings in Sacramento.

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.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in prenatal screening, genetics, clinical laboratory operations, or public health program administration.
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to interpret program policies, case management details, and laboratory data to identify trends, compliance issues, and operational risks.
• Experience in contract oversight, policy implementation, and maintaining statewide operational standards.
• Clear and professional communication skills (written, verbal, virtual).
• Experience developing procedures, guidance documents, or training materials.
• Ability to organize and facilitate meetings, forums, or presentations.
• Team-oriented approach with proven collaboration across units and external partners.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Statement of Qualifications

Health program administration refers to the practice of managing and overseeing the operations of healthcare or public health programs to ensure efficient delivery of health services within a specific healthcare setting. Significant health programs include, but are not limited to: Mental Health Services, Physician Services, Medical Records, Pharmacy, Medical Appeals, Dietary, Nursing Services, Diagnostic (X-Ray, Lab), and Dental.

Describe in detail your health program administration experience including the duties performed, the length of time, with the start and end dates (month and year) of each job.

Applications received without a written response to theSOQ may be rejected.