Analyst II

Overview

Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is enabled by more than 4,800 DHCS team members and collaboration with federal and state agencies, counties, and partners to care for 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.

If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

The Analyst I/II supports the Contract and Enrollment Review Division (CERD). CERD conducts state‑mandated medical and compliance reviews and audits to verify compliance with contractual requirements. Provider types audited include medical, dental and behavioral health managed care plans;
Drug Medi‑Cal Organized Delivery Systems. Other work includes federally mandated post‑service, post‑payment behavioral health utilization reviews; provider enrollment onsite reviews of high and moderate risk prospective Medi‑Cal providers; onsite reviews for site certification and recertification of county‑owned or operated Specialty Mental Health providers; and other third‑party contract compliance reviews. Our focus is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of DHCS and the programs it administers.

Under the general direction of the CERD Supervisor I, the Analyst I/II is responsible for development, management, and quality control services, and the collection of documentation to support audits. In addition, monitors and responds to litigation and Public Record Act Requests.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

This classification was previously known as the Staff Services Analyst/Associate Governmental Program Analyst classification and is now referred to as the Analyst I/II classification, effective January 1, 2026.

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

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST II
• ANALYST I

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-503840

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Analyst II

Classification: ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00

A. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider: ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A; $4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B; $5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all. DHCS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and equal employment opportunity. See DHCS Newsroom for recent projects.

Simple Application Steps: complete the following steps – review MQs, complete an application package, submit required documents, and take the appropriate examination (Analyst I and/or Analyst II).

In addition to evaluating each candidate's ability, the following factors will provide the basis for competitive evaluation: good rapport, regular attendance, effective communication. Desirable skills include:

• Strong work ethic and perseverance
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 2/6/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. Surplus/SROA candidates are given priority. Training and Development candidates may…