Senior Health Care Financing Data Specialist II (Hybrid Option)

Work Location Sacramento County Job Description And Duties 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. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. About this Role The Research Data Specialist II (RDS II) serves as a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the development of the most complex Health Care Financing (HCF) program methodologies and their associated processes. The incumbent provides advanced statistical and analytical support using various technical software and tools. The incumbent will independently and pre-emptively identify programmatic issues within the incumbent’s portfolio, conduct complex studies related to the program, and advise leadership on recommendations and alternatives. The incumbent will be required to design and coordinate complex research topics using a variety of developmental data collection tools for the production of deliverables for leadership review. The incumbent possesses technical knowledge as it relates to the development of data and financial modeling and performs the research and analysis on the highest level, most sensitive work within HCF. The RDS II will be the main point of contact for consultation on major programmatic and data related issues related to HCF to leadership. When applicable, the RDS II will have the main function of generating innovative solutions to programmatic issues where bodies of knowledge or experience does not exist. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

Position Details Job Code #: JC-534900 Position #(s): View phone number on click.appcast.io-XXX Working Title: Senior Health Care Financing Data Specialist II (Hybrid Option) Classification: RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

$7,640.00 - $9,561.00 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 Department Information Department Information 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, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity. Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom . Desirable Qualifications The incumbent should possess advanced level experience in Microsoft Suite, with particular focus on Microsoft Access, Excel, SAS, Python, SQL, Visual Studios and/or other types of statistical software to be successful in this position. A working knowledge of ArcGIS and PowerBI is highly desired. The RDS II is expected to utilize advanced deductive and inductive processes to research and develop time-sensitive data models in areas where precedents are lacking and/or a sparse body of knowledge or experience in the area exists. The RDS II will also be responsible for preparing custom reports and summaries for submission to executive management and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and will present on these issues to leadership. Benefits Continuous and ongoing training Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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 DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact: Alyssa Antuna View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. 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. Telework Information and Salary Information Telework: This position is currently eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in person a minimum of two days per week. 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 (PLP) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Health Care Services