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California Department of Health Care Services

Unit Chief (Hybrid)

California Department of Health Care Services, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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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 Capitated Rates Development Division (CRDD) is responsible for developing and processing Medi-Cal managed care capitation rates for more than 10 million beneficiaries across California"s 58 counties. Under the general direction of the Section Chief, the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the work of a unit responsible for financial monitoring and oversight activities required to comply with the expanded federal requirements outlined in the CalAIM waiver special terms and conditions. The SSM I will maintain primary responsibility for policy development, analysis and administration within Financial Management Unit (FMU)- J, which will perform non-actuarial functions related to the financial oversight of Medi-Cal managed care plans (MCPs) and their delegated arrangements. The SSM I acts as primary point of contact in the development of policy, regulation, monitoring, and evaluation of medical loss ratio (MLR) reporting by MCPs and their subcontractors. The incumbent possesses a high degree of technical knowledge and/or experience in policy, statutory, and regulatory requirements and is responsible for coordinating with multiple internal and external entities to meet all requirements for various CRDD programs. These entities include, but are not limited to, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), MCPs, counties, hospitals, health care districts, University of California (UC) medical centers, the California Hospital Association (CHA), the California Association of Public Hospitals (CAPH), and accounting, budget, fiscal forecasting, and other offices within the Department of Health Care Services. The incumbent coordinates, evaluates, and implements multiple projects simultaneously in an environment of extreme sensitivity, and adheres to strict deadlines, with a high degree of specialized knowledge, in order to successfully implement policy and procedures within federally mandated timelines.

You will find additional information about the job in the

Duty Statement .

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-490534

Position #(s): 805-760-4800-015

Working Title: Unit Chief (Hybrid)

Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

Salary Range: $7,172.00 - $8,910.00

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Number of Positions: Multiple

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist

Duty Statement

Application Details

Final Filing Date: 9/12/2025

Who May Apply: Various eligibilities; SROA and Surplus candidates given priority

How To Apply: Complete Application Packages via CalCareers.ca.gov or by mail/in person

Required Documents

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic)

Resume

Statement of Qualifications

Benefits DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive. Benefits include ongoing training, DEI program activities, EAP, and health, dental, and vision insurance, holidays/vacation, retirement programs, and savings plans.

Contact and EEO For questions regarding the position or application process: Megan Yim, (916) 345-7610, Megan.Yim@dhcs.ca.gov. Reasonable accommodations: EEO Office, (916) 440-7370, civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov. California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929.

Telework Information This position is eligible for telework up to three days per week and requires in-person presence at least two days per week. Telework is subject to program rules and change.

Equal Opportunity The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. It is an objective to maintain a drug-free workplace.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

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