Assistant Deputy Director, Policy and Research (C. E. A.)

Job Description and Duties HCAI's mission is to expand equitable access to quality, affordable health care for all Californians through resilient facilities, actionable information, and the health workforce each community needs. The Assistant Deputy Director oversees the work of the Behavioral Health Policy Branch and the Research and Evaluation Branch. The incumbent is responsible for providing strategic leadership and programmatic oversight to support the activities of the Office of Health Workforce Development (OHWD) and implement statewide initiatives and strategies to advance access to a diverse, professional health workforce. Under the general guidance of the OHWD Deputy Director, the incumbent develops and recommends the goals, strategies, and priorities to align efforts across all sections of the policy, research and evaluation branches. Provides recommendations for short-and long-term goals for policy, research, and evaluation that advance the development of a diverse workforce that serves underserved Californians. Participates and makes recommendations as a member of the leadership and executive management team. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as the Examination for this position. To be considered for the position, candidates must submit a complete application package (State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678, SOQ, and resume). Instructions for the SOQ can be found below under the Examination Information section. This position is subject to the Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests filing requirements, which requires disclosure of certain personal economic interests as determined by the Conflict of Interest Code of the Department of Health Care Access and Information. Pursuant to Government Code section 81008, Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests is public record and will be made available for public inspection. 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: • Knowledge and ability to provide executive-level leadership and oversight for policy, research, and evaluation programs. • Demonstrated experience in the application, development and administration of public policy initiatives/programs and providing recommendations in support of executive level decision-making. • Knowledge and ability to oversee complex and comprehensive data analytics and visualizations that inform policy strategies and align with major, cross-functional programs. • Demonstrated capacity to lead and provide purposeful influence over staff to achieve high-quality customer service levels • Ability to lead and establish excellent interpersonal working relationships with governmental entities, external partners, and community organizations in the advancement of initiatives and program mandates; and communicate effectively at all levels of an organization. • Understanding of a manager’s role in creating and promoting an equitable and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and recognized.