Contract Analyst

Why Join DHCS 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. Job Description And Duties Contracts Unit 1 Analyst II serves as the contract liaison between contractors and the Contracts and Fiscal Section (CFS) and the Federal Grants Branch (FGB), as well as between the CFS and the FGB and the Department of Health Care Services’ (DHCS) Contracts Services Branch. Under supervision of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II develops, operationalizes, and administers federal grant-funded services and programs to reduce prevalence of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder through the provision of prevention, treatment, and recovery activities. Additionally, incumbent performs oversight and monitors contractors and grant-funded programs to determine compliance with project, contract, plan, and agreement requirements, terms, conditions, and services; generates policies and procedures, as well as provides training and administrative support, as needed. Up to 25 percent overnight, statewide travel by airplane, train, automobile, or public transportation is required. Travel related duties may take up to a week at a time. This is a re-advertisement of JC-521292. If you previously applied under JC-521292, you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-532024 in order to be considered. Position Details Job Code #: JC-532024 Position #(s): 806-452-5393-901 Working Title: Contract Analyst Classification: ANALYST II Salary: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A Number of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Minimum Requirements ANALYST II Travel Up to 25 percent overnight, statewide travel by airplane, train, automobile, or public transportation is required. Travel related duties may take up to a week at a time. Who May Apply 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 (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Desirable Qualifications Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and assess program effectiveness, contractor performance, and adherence to project goals and objectives. Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail in reviewing contracts, reports, and other program documents to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues and proactively develop solutions in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Benefits 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 Full benefits information can be found on CalHR’s California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary. Telework and Salary Information 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. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. 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 Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814. Personal Leave Program 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. 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. Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact: Liza Casey View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io EEO Contact: EEO Officer View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: SurveyMonkey Link. 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