Health Plan Program Specialist (Health Program Specialist II)

Job Description and Duties Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of December 7, 2026. We look forward to meeting with you! Are you looking for a position to use your organizational, communication, and project management skills? Are you interested in working with a great team, collaborating across division lines and with health plans across California? This opportunity is for someone who loves a challenge and thrives in a busy and positive atmosphere. CalPERS seeks a Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) in the Health Plan Research and Administration Division (HPRA), Health Plan Contracts and Compliance (HPCC) section. The HPCC is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations to ensure contractual requirements are performed by our contracted HMO, PPO, PBM, PHM and Medicare medical plan administrators. The HPS II collaborates with professional staff that oversee operations to ensure contractual requirements are performed by the contracted HMO, PPO, PBM, PHM and Medicare medical plan administrators. Telework Information Act quickly to apply for this hybrid position, where you’ll enjoy up to 40% (two days) remote work, each week! Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay. How did you hear about this position? Tell us in this brief survey. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Minimum Qualifications All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements." Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website. Need help with your state application, resume, Statement of Qualifications, or interview preparation? The CalPERS Career Services & Outreach (CSO) team provides comprehensive support throughout the CalPERS hiring process. Our services include one-on-one online consultations for application assistance, Statement of Qualification review, and interview preparation. To schedule an appointment and receive personalized guidance from our team, please use the following booking link: CalPERS Career Services Consultations. 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: • Experience with working with team members to complete collaborative assignments • Experience with communicating complex concepts to internal and external groups • Excellent writing skills • Ability to work effectively both independently and cooperatively with others • Ability to stay organized and establish workload priorities while managing multiple priorities • Ability to apply creative and critical thinking skills to problem resolution • Knowledge of applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Project and Adobe