The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. They are seeking an Analyst to support Behavioral Health Services Programs by performing a variety of analytical activities related to behavioral health services delivered in California, with significant use of Microsoft Excel for claims analysis and processing.
Responsibilities
- Support Behavioral Health Services Programs working in the Local Government Financing Division, Behavioral Health Financing Branch (BHFB)
- Perform a variety of analytical activities related to behavioral health services delivered in California
- Significant use of Microsoft Excel for the analysis and processing of claims
Skills
- Significant use of Microsoft Excel for the analysis and processing of claims
- 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 with additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing
- Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for this position
- Resumes do not replace the SOQ
- Please describe any training and/or experience you have related to this position and how that training and/or experience qualifies you for this position
- This position will use Excel to produce invoices for payments, track payments, and analyze payment data for forecasting. Please describe your experience using Excel
- Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered
- Final Filing Date: 1/20/2026
- 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)
- 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov
- 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 - Refer to the Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section for instructions
- Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview
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
Company Overview
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians every day. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.dhcs.ca.gov.
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