ANALYST II

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: Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II works to support the efforts of the Crisis Care Section with the development, implementation, and administration of various mental health and substance use related programs, such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) Program and the Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Services benefit, to provide lifesaving behavioral health interventions for California's high risk populations. The Analyst II provides administrative and technical support, program evaluation and planning, program monitoring, policy analysis, and budgeting to the Crisis Care Section. Additionally, the Analyst II works with stakeholders on implementation plans, develop and issue guidance, and amend regulations. The Analyst II serves as a subject matter generalist and perform various administrative and independent duties to ensure successful implementation and administration of all behavioral health programs related to the Crisis Care Section. Travel may be required up to 5% of the time. Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact mailto:Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process! This classification was previously known as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst classification and is now referred to as the Analyst II classification, effective January 1, 2026. This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Simple Application Steps: If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps: • Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of Analyst II ANALYST II JOB SPEC. See the Minimum Requirements section above. • Complete the Supplemental Application and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions. • Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the Supplemental Application - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below. • Once you have applied, take the Analyst II examination ANALYST II EXAM. 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. Supplemental Application Requirement Section: Applicants must include a Supplemental Application (SA) for this recruitment. You must provide specific information in your response(s) which demonstrates how your knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of this position. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SA with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SA. Respond directly to the following Supplemental Application question(s): The SA response must be no more than two pages in length, double-spaced and using 12-point Arial font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner. • Please describe how your experience makes you the best candidate for this position based on the duty statement and your skills. Candidates who fail to provide a SA with their application or do not follow SA instructions may be disqualified. Resumes do not take the place of the SA. Travel may be required up to 5% of the time. 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: - Demonstrated experience conducting complex policy or program analysis in a public-sector or behavioral health setting. - Strong written communication skills, including drafting policy guidance, reports, and executive-level briefing materials. - Experience coordinating with counties, stakeholders, or external partners on program implementation issues. - Ability to manage multiple complex assignments concurrently and meet demanding deadlines with minimal supervision. - Knowledge of Medi-Cal behavioral health policy, crisis services, or community-based behavioral health systems.