Project Coordinator

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 role of the Analyst II is to work independently to perform the more responsible, varied, complex, and technical analytical assignments required to meet the operational needs of the Project Coordination Unit. The Analyst II works independently, and in a team, of Analyst II's and/or Analyst I's to execute administrative and technical activities and duties associated with the CalAIM 1115 demonstration, the 1915(b) waiver and other state plan amendments. The Analyst II may act as lead over Unit staff. This position requires the ability to analyze data and clearly and effectively present ideas, both orally and in writing, develop briefing documents, issue papers, ad-hoc reports to Managed Care Plans (MCPs) and stakeholders, and other necessary written products.

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For Job Controls affected by the DHCS Generalist Classification Consolidation on January 1st, 2026. This classification was previously known as the Associate Governmental Program Analyst classification and is now referred to as the Analyts II classification, effective January 1, 2026.

• See the impacted classifications here

You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement
.

Working Conditions
This position may be eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in-person and site-based 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 – Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

The DHCS office location for this position is located at 11050 Olson Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 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.

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-

Position #(s):
XXX

Working Title:
Project Coordinator
Classification:
ANALYST II

$6, $7,547.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

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Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 1/28/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral