Senior Health Care Financing Data Specialist II (Hybrid Option)

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 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.

This advertisement has been posted as "Until Filled". Application review cut-off dates are every other Monday. If a Monday falls on a holiday, then the deadline to apply will be extended to the next day.

Please note these positons are pending HR and Budget approvals.

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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 Research Data Specialist II . See the Minimum Requirements section below.
2. Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
3. Submit your application package with all required documents - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below
4. Once you have applied, take the Research Data Specialist II Exam Bulletin | CalCareers

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:

• 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

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 

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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.

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 required and must be included.