Population Health Management Policy Section– Health Program Specialist II

Job Posting:
Population Health Management Policy Section– Health Program Specialist II

Department of Health Care Services

JC-470982 - Population Health Management Policy Section– Health Program Specialist II
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

Final Filing Date: 4/7/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

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

About this Role:

The Population Health Management Division (PHMD) plays a pivotal role in designing and driving implementation of DHCS' flagship California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. PHMD is part of DHCS' Quality and Population Health Management Program (QPHM) and, as a two-year old division, operates as a startup within DHCS. PHMD is recruiting an advanced Health Program Specialist II (HPS II), serving as a team member for the Population Health Management (PHM) Policy Section responsible for PHM policy development, implementation, and monitoring.

The HPS II will ensure high-quality program administration; monitor and successfully complete multiple work streams simultaneously; enable DHCS' managed care partners to implement PHM policy with the greatest possible fidelity; and, where appropriate, improve the existing PHM policy for achieving CalAIM goals and outcomes.

This position is eligible for remote hybrid work. Employee may need to report to the Sacramento offices no more than twice a week.

Telework is based on operational needs for employees who can perform their essential functions remotely and/or whose duties are conducive to teleworking per DHCS’ Telework Policy and in accordance with Government Code Sections 14200 – 14203 for employees residing in California.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II $7,064.00 - $8,842.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento, CA

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

DHCS is California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians each and every day. DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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

• Complete the statement of qualifications and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above.
• Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the Statement of Qualifications.
• DHCS recommends taking the Health Program Specialist II examination prior to applying.

If using education to meet classification MQ pattern:

If you meet 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.

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

Final Filing Date: 4/7/2025

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.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account at

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Peter Min

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.