Population Health Management Policy Analyst

Overview

Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is the work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and 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.

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

The Population Health Management Division (PHMD) plays a pivotal role in designing and driving the implementation of DHCS s CalAIM initiative. PHMD is part of DHCS  Quality and Population Health Management Program (QPHM) and operates as a startup within DHCS. PHMD is recruiting an Analyst II to serve as a team member on the Population Health Management (PHM) Policy Section, responsible for PHM policy development, implementation, and monitoring.

The Analyst II will ensure high-quality program administration; lead and manage assigned work streams and projects, collaborate internally and externally; and manage division-wide work products and responses to requests, ensuring deadlines are met with high-quality deliverables. The Analyst II will use quantitative and qualitative data to monitor and improve PHM policy to achieve CalAIM goals, enable DHCS  managed care partners to implement PHM policy with fidelity, and support the development and implementation of Medi-Cal Connect, a statewide data platform that enables DHCS and managed care partners to monitor progress toward quality goals and outcomes.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact  This classification, previously known as the Associate Governmental Program Analyst classification, is now referred to as the Analyst II classification, effective January 1, 2026. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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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

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-506616

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title: Population Health Management Policy Analyst

Classification: ANALYST II

Salary: $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.

# 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 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 by employing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:

• Review the education and experience Analyst II Minimum Qualifications. See the Minimum Requirements section above.
• Complete the statement of qualifications and the state application by clicking “Apply Now.” See below for detailed application instructions.
• Submit your application package with all required documents, including the statement of qualifications.
• After applying, take the Analyst II Cal Careers examination.

Education:

If you meet minimum qualifications with education, include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

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