PROGRAM DATA SPECIALIST

California Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous training

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The California Department of Health Care Services is seeking a Health Program Specialist II to analyze behavioral health network adequacy and timely access data from Sacramento. You will develop strategies for data collection, interpretation, and reporting to federal, state, and local partners.

Working in a hybrid telework environment, you will provide guidance on performance metrics, KPIs, and program standards, collaborating with stakeholders to improve access to behavioral health services

Qualifications

• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new data tools and processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Skills

Initiative

Independent work

Collaboration

Research skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Data tools

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

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 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 are diverse team in the following role.

About this Role

Under the direction of the Manager II (Branch Chief), the Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) serves as a highly skilled, technical program consultant who specializes in both Behavioral Health Network Adequacy and Timely Access data and provides network adequacy program guidance and support. The HPS II is responsible for complex research, communication, and coordination related to the development of strategies and processes for the collection, interpretation, and reporting of data to federal, state, local agencies, DHCS programs, and stakeholders as appropriate. The HPS II will also be responsible for providing expertise on the statewide availability and access to network adequacy services, performance and outcome measures and metrics, key performance indicators, and the evaluation of behavioral health delivery systems through the use of data and understanding of federal, state, regulatory, and DHCS policy.

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This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.

This limited-term funded position is supported by specific funding and may be considered for conversion to permanent status if future approvals and State and Department budget resources allow.

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.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-529012

Position #(s)

806-472-8336-910

Working Title

PROGRAM DATA SPECIALIST

Classification

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

Salary

$7,276.00 - $9,107.00

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

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.

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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 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, double 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and independence, as well as work both collaboratively and cooperatively to complete assignments.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills, and ability to work efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn, either independently or with guided training, new processes and data tools.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Experience using Microsoft suite software such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• 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:
Elizabeth Weathers
[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 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 to 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 Capitol Avenue, 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.

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.