ANALYST II Behavioral Health & Policy Analyst

Behavioral Health & Policy AnalystDepartment of Health Care Access and Information$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 11/3/2026The Policy Analyst, under the direction of the Supervisor I in the Behavioral Health and State Workforce Policy Unit, performs analytical, technical, and coordination duties in the development and implementation of broad behavioral health and healthcare policy for the Office of Health Workforce Development (OHWD). The Policy Analyst acts as a subject matter expert on special project teams to support ongoing quality improvement and implementation of OHWD's portfolio of behavioral health and health workforce initiatives. The Policy Analyst works collaboratively with OHWD management to analyze legislation and to make recommendations on revising and/or developing new policies. These tasks may require working with other governmental agencies, the public, and educational institutions throughout California.HCAI is committed to fostering a flexible, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports both operational excellence and employee well-being. HCAI is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5. Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE PARKING and fully equipped electric vehicle charging stations. HCAI is close to many dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area. HCAI supports a hybrid telework schedule for many positions, consistent with operational requirements. Telework schedules are only available for CA residents. The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises.Visa Sponsorship: HCAI is not an E-Verify employer and does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.Job Code #: JC-536623Position #(s): View phone number on click.appcast.io-XXXWorking Title: Behavioral Health & Policy AnalystClassification: ANALYST II $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions: 1Work Location: Sacramento CountyTelework: HybridJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeCompleted applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.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. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of Health Care Access and Information Human Resources Office Attn: Classification and Pay 2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016 Sacramento, CA 95833Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of Health Care Access and Information Human Resources Office Attn: Classification and Pay 2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016 Sacramento, CA 95833 Drop off at 8th Floor Receptionist 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThe 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.Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted to apply for this position. The SOQ must be in 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than 2 page(s) in length. The SOQ must include responses to the following questions in numerical order; do not consolidate responses. 1. Explain a time when you were responsible for gathering, analyzing, and presenting data. What tools or methods did you use, and what was the outcome of your analysis? 2. Describe your experience coordinating with internal and or external stakeholders. How did you ensure effective communication and collaboration? 3. Tell us about a time you managed multiple priorities or deadlines. How did you stay organized and ensure quality results? To support fair hiring, applicants should prepare their application materials using their own knowledge, experience, and skills. Your responses should show your own qualifications and work history. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools should only be used responsibly.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.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:Experience evaluating and analyzing situations followed by recommending, adopting, and/or implementing an effective course of action.Experience that demonstrates the ability to efficiently process or oversee contracts and/or grants while effectively tracking and monitoring outcomes.Experience that demonstrates the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities in a cooperative manner.Experience collaborating and interacting with the public and varying levels of departmental personnel.Experience collaborating on or leading cross-functional teams.Experience with learning and implementing new technology platforms and effectively managing changes.In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to healthcare. To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the Salary and Benefits page on the CalHR website . University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) employees may qualify to transfer their current and previous employment credit to State of California employment through CalPERS. Human Resources can help with this process upon employment or you can reach out to CalPERS for inquiries at View phone number on click.appcast.io.The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Department Website: Human Resources Contact: HCAI Recruitment View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io 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 Office 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.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