Program Liaison

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 Program Accountability Unit is responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Quality Incentive Pool (QIP) program which drives improvements in healthcare delivery across California's public hospital systems. The analyst will serve as a program liaison who will provide administrative and technical support to participating public hospital systems to ensure compliance with QIP program policies and general guidelines. This position offers an exciting chance to be at the forefront of transformative initiatives in the healthcare field.

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You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement
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Working Conditions
Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

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

• ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-

Position #(s):
XXX

Working Title:
Program Liaison
Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$6, $7,775.00

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.

Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom

Special Requirements
If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:

• Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST .

See The Minimum Requirements Section Above.

• Complete the statement of qualifications 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 statement of qualifications -see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
• Once you have applied, take the Associate Governmental Program Analyst Examination .

If using education to meet classification MQ pattern: 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.

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 provides DHCS additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely inwriting. DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, double spaced and using 12-point font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.

Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for this position. Answer the following.

• Describe your experience with project management, including specific methods or tools used and how your contributions improved project outcomes.
• Explain your experience communicating complex program information to stakeholders and how you faciliated collabotation across teams to achieve goals.

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: 12/18/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral