Program Support Analyst

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is seeking a Program Support Analyst to join their diverse team. This role involves performing complex analytical duties and providing staff assistance on sensitive departmental and program matters, contributing to large-scale health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and varied analytical duties
• Provide staff assistance on sensitive departmental and program matters
• Work independently and maintain working relationships with numerous internal and external partners
• Evaluate OSP needs and provide recommendations to management
• Collaborate closely with team members and internal/external partners to contribute to the successful implementation of large-scale initiatives

Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a high degree of initiative, independence and organization
• Knowledge of current office methods and procedures with particular reference to the work done by the OSP
• Experience supporting complex behavioral health programs, including overseeing data collection systems, developing or monitoring contracts and grants, and ensuring program or fiscal compliance with state and federal regulations
• Knowledge of the public behavioral health system, including delivery systems and services
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of federal and state policies for Medicare and Medicaid
• Ability to develop new processes and procedures for a new program area
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment; functioning effectively under demanding and competing deadlines and priorities
• Ability to work on confidential and sensitive assignments and exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, sound judgment in performing assigned tasks
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt effective courses of actions and/or processes
• Ability to conduct independent research and make recommendations to leadership
• Knowledge and experience related to federal and state regulatory and legislative processes
• Effective communication, business acumen, decision making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use sound decision-making skills while working in a fast-paced work environment

Benefits

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

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