Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Analyst

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

About this Role:

The Behavioral Health Expansion Branch (BHEB) within the Community Services Division (CSD) administers the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) grant and the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024 (BHIBA). BHCIP provides competitive grants to qualified entities to construct, acquire and rehabilitate real estate assets, or to invest in infrastructure, for the expansion of community continuum of behavioral health treatment resources. BHIBA is a general obligation bond to develop an array of behavioral health treatment, residential care settings, and supportive housing to help provide appropriate care facilities for Californians experiencing mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

Under direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II is responsible for developing, operationalize, and administering tasks related to BHCIP and BHIBA. The Analyst II is responsible for the implementation, administration, oversight, and evaluation of the BHCIP and BHIBA. Duties may include performance oversight and monitoring of contractors and grant-funded programs to determine compliance with project, contract, plan, and agreement requirements, terms, conditions, and services. Duties also consist of generating policies and procedures, as well as providing technical assistance, training and administrative support, as needed.

This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.

This is a re-advertisement of JC-503741. If you previously applied under JC-503741, you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-528845 in order to be considered.

This classification was previously known as the Associate Governmental Program Analyst classification and is now referred to as the Analyst II classification, effective January 1, 2026.

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Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps

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

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the  Analyst II . See the Minimum Requirements section of this posting.
2. Complete the statement of qualifications and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
3. Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the statement of qualifications - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section of this posting. 
4. Once you have applied, take the  Analyst II examination.

Education: If you are meeting 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.

Statement of Qualifications  Requirement Section

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position.

The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant’s ability to present information clearly and provide DHCS additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, doublespaced and using 12-point font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.

Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for this position.

Travel required 25% of the time. Position may require overnight travel for up to 4 consecutive nights to meet training requirements.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to prioritize workload, adapt to changes in workload, and shift focus when needed;
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative, productive, and professional working relationships with departmental leadership, various government entities and stakeholders;
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment; functioning effectively under demanding and competing deadlines and priorities;
• Ability to work on confidential and sensitive assignments, and consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, sound judgment in performing assigned tasks;
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt effective courses of actions and/or processes;
• Effective communication, business acumen, decision making, and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); and
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• 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

DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey:  SurveyMonkey Link . This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

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 (PLP) 2025 agreement

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.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Refer to the Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section for instructions.