Senior Systems Analyst

California Department of Health Care Services; California; Hybrid; USD 8,600 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to provide technical leadership across a broad health-care IT portfolio. This role leads initiation, planning, analysis, design, development, testing, training, support, and maintenance of complex, mission-critical solutions.

Hybrid telework is available and salary ranges reflect California state pay scales. The position emphasizes collaboration with requirements, applications, testing, and implementation

Qualifications

• Experience with the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and IT project lifecycle.
• Familiarity with information technology best practices for systems development.
• Experience evaluating and managing vendor-led technology projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in initiation, planning, analysis, design, development, testing, training, and support of complex health-care solutions.
• Collaborate with requirements, testing, and implementation teams to ensure mission-critical systems are maintained and enhanced.

Skills

IT leadership

SDLC

Vendor management

Documentation

Job description

Work Location

Yolo County

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.

About this Role

The role of the Senior Systems Analyst is to Provide technical leadership in the initiation, planning, analysis, design, development, testing, training, support, and maintenance of complex, mission critical, health care solutions. Lead the research, design, and implementation of technology and/or processes that require a more substantial understanding of the business programs. Work with requirements, applications, testing, and implementation teams to ensure that complex, mission critical systems are maintained and enhanced.

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*This position is pending CalHR and Budget approval*

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

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535355

Position #(s): 805-450-1414-XXX

Working Title: Senior Systems Analyst

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Salary: $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 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: Yolo 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.

*This position is pending CalHR and Budget approval*

Statement Of Qualifications Requirement

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.

• Based on the job description and duty statement, what skills and abilities do you believe are most critical to be successful in this position? Please be specific and provide examples.
• Describe a time when you managed multiple high-priority assignments with multiple deadlines in a complex IT environment. What were assignments and the major challenges that you faced? How were you able to prioritize the assignments and overcome these challenges?
• Describe your experience working with a vendor hired to implement a large technology project. Include how you evaluated and managed risks and the approach you used to ensure the vendor met requirements.

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

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Additional Documents List

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Refer to the Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section for instructions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with information technology (IT) best practices for Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases (application analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, maintenance, and documentation) used in the delivery of IT systems.
• Experience of system development methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Iterative, Hybrid).
• Experience with Testing in the SDLC - System Testing, Regression Testing, Requirements Traceability; and experience writing user stories, test scripts and executing using Testing Tools Experience in solution design and architecture.
• Experience producing technical documentation, such as diagrams, technical requirements documents, systems architecture and interfaces, data model diagrams, configuration management documents, etc.
• Familiarity with California Health and Human Services Agency, and/or Department of Health Care Services.

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.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:

RandyGee Woodyard

[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

Telework: 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 830 Stillwater Rd. West Sacramento, CA 95605.

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

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.

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.

Final Filing Date: 11/2/2026