SUPERVISOR II

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health Care Services is seeking a Supervisor II to lead the Medi-Cal forecasting function in a hybrid, full-time capacity. You will develop assumptions and forecasts for Medi-Cal programs and supervise a forecasting team responsible for the semiannual local assistance estimates.

The role requires coordinating with division chiefs and control agencies, ensuring accuracy of fiscal projections, and providing input for policy decisions.

Qualifications

• Excellent Microsoft Excel software skills
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience forecasting budgets or accounting
• Knowledge of the Medi-Cal program
• Ability to research and understand policies and legislation

Responsibilities

• Develop assumptions and forecasts for Medi-Cal programs
• Lead a Fiscal Forecasting team and provide input on fiscal estimates
• Coordinate with division chiefs and control agencies on assumptions
• Review and support the Medi-Cal and Family Health Local Assistance estimates

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Verbal and written communication

Forecasting & budgeting

Medi-Cal knowledge

Policy research

Job description

Department of Health Care Services

JC-537658 -

JC-537658 - Medi-Cal Budget Estimate Supervisor
SUPERVISOR II

$7,872.00 - $9,781.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/25/2026

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 Supervisor II is responsible for the development of assumptions and forecasts for various Medi-Cal programs. The Supervisor II leads one of the dynamic Fiscal Forecasting Fiscal Analysis teams and provides direct input and review of fiscal estimates to produce the semiannual Medi-Cal and Family Health Local Assistance Estimate assumptions. The incumbent’s duties include compiling and coordinating the assumptions with Department’s Division and Branch Chiefs, and control agencies for the various Medi-Cal programs.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The incumbent will be working in an indoor professional office environment. 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.

• SUPERVISOR II

# of Positions:

Multiple

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 located in East End Complex (EEC) across the street from the California State Capitol Park and the Rose Garden. The EEC is walking distance to public transportation and near various eateries.

The Fiscal Program’s Fiscal Forecasting Division (FFD) works to accomplish DHCS’s mission by preparing twice-annual caseload and funding projections for Medi-Cal, which provides health coverage to more than one in three Californians. These projections, encompassing more than $202.7 billion annually, play an important role in the state’s annual budget process. FFD also produces a twice-annual Family Health Estimate that covers certain state programs outside of Medi-Cal, prepares requests for federal funds for Medi-Cal, and is also responsible for fiscal analyses used for policy decisions, legislation, and regulations.

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 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 single-spaced using Arial 11-point font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.

• Describe your experience where you have managed a team where you also served as the Subject Matter Expert for the activities of the team.
• Describe your experience with forecasting and making projections in a fiscal model.
• Describe how you stay accountable for the quality and quantity of your work responsibilities.
• The Supervisor II position requires the manager to become a Subject Matter Expert in Medi-Cal programs within a short time. Describe your current expertise and knowledge of the Medi-Cal program.

Required Application Package Documents

• 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 Class 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

• Excellent Microsoft Excel software skills
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in forecasting, budgets, or accounting. Able to use reason and analytical techniques to resolve complex fiscal situations.
• Knowledge of the Medi-Cal program
• Ability to research and understand policies and legislation

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• 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

Pay Differential 412 - Additional compensation each month for employees who are qualified in critically and legislatively mandated functions of developing the local assistance portion of the State budget for all state welfare programs. The pay differential shall apply only to those employees within California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHSA) departments who are directly involved in the preparation of their respective local assistance cost and caseload estimates and estimate methodologies submitted as part of the Governor’s Budget and May revision.

Contact Information

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

EEO Contact:

EEO Officer

[phone]

[e-mail]

Telework & 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.

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 Ave, Sacramento, California 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.

Additional Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

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.

Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), and the Job Control (JC) number and/or position number in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying" section on the STD. 678. Surplus/SROA candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.

If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Recruitment Section at [e-mail]. For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR’s CalCareers Unit at [phone] or [e-mail].

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.