Job Description

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 Provider Rates Division (PRD) is responsible for developing Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for outpatient and non-institutional long-term care (LTC) services that are reimbursed through the Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service system. PRD is responsible for performing analyses for General Fund cost/savings proposals, developing rate methodologies and processing periodic rate updates as required. PRD serves as a point of contact on matters pertaining to Medi-Cal non-institutional and long-term care rate setting in negotiation and/or meetings with health care provider representatives, patient advocates, external state agencies, representatives of county, state, and federal governments, industry representatives, special interests groups, the media, and other high-level officials regarding Medi-Cal rate policies and issues.

Under general direction of the Research Data Specialist Supervisor II, the SSM I (Specialist) will project manage and lead evaluations and research on the more complex health care reimbursement policy issues, develop issue papers and recommendations for executive decision makers, formulate and draft new reimbursement policies, draft responses to inquiries from CMS, control agencies, and the Legislature, coordinate legal review with OLS, coordinate ongoing stakeholder engagement and public communications, and review and analyze proposed legislation and regulatory changes. Additionally, the SSM I (Specialist) will be responsible for outreach, coordination, facilitation, and reporting of the Interested Parties Advisory Group.

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. 

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

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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 Staff Services Manager I  Staff Services Manager Series - CalHR . 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 Staff Services Manager I  Staff Services Manager 1 Examination (ca.gov) .

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:

• Project management experience
• Experience performing complex fiscal and policy analysis and formulating recommendations. Experience with stakeholder engagement
• Experience working in fast paced environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and priorities
• Ability to operate independently

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 and Salary Information

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

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.

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