Legislative and PRA Coordinator

Overview

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is driven by more than 4,800 team members and collaboration with the federal government, other 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!

Under the direction of the Manager II, Program Administration and Services Branch (PASB) in the Medi-Cal Eligibility Division (MCED), the Analyst II serves as the Division lead in all matters pertaining to state legislation concerning Medi-Cal eligibility and the Public Records Act (PRA). The Analyst II performs a wide variety of administrative and analytical assignments, collaborating with staff within MCED, other divisions and offices within DHCS (e.g., Office of Legal Services and Legislative and Governmental Affairs) and external stakeholders.

• Serve as the MCED Legislative Coordinator. Track coordination and analysis of proposed and approved Medi-Cal eligibility legislation and regulations; provide regular status reports and other relevant information.
• Draft legislative bill analyses, develop implementation strategies and recommendations, and prepare responses to questions from Executive and legislative offices.
• Analyze eligibility policy and recommend policy solutions to discrepancies between State directives and county implementations, considering impact on county operations.
• Research and stay up to date on federal and state health care policy and program guidance and potential impacts to Medi-Cal members and program administration.
• Establish and maintain division processes and procedures related to the division's legislative functions.
• Participate in and/or lead trainings and meetings related to legislative functions.
• Serve as the MCED PRA Coordinator. Lead all division activities related to the PRA, track and coordinate PRA requests, respond timely and appropriately, create correspondence, redact and upload responsive documents, and maintain PRA processes.

Minimum requirements are described in the Class Specification. ANALYST II

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• Job Code #: JC-505984
• Position #(s):
  
  -885
• Working Title:
  
  Legislative and PRA Coordinator
• Classification: ANALYST II
• Salary Range: $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.
• Number of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

This Supplemental Application (SA) is required to document your ability to follow directions and present information clearly in writing. Responses must be included in a document to attach with your application. The SA must be no more than two pages, single-spaced, 12-point font. Include Full Name and Job Control Number on each page. Answer:

• Describe your qualifications for this position and how your experience aligns with the duty statement and requirements.
• Describe a time you managed competing priorities and met deadlines, including strategies used and how you kept your supervisor informed.

Education:

If qualifying with education, include copies of diploma/degree and/or unofficial transcripts for verification; official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

Completed applications and required documents must be received by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 2/9/2026. See Cal Careers for the exam and eligibility requirements.

• Knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes
• Knowledge of the Public Records Act
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams

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