State of California
Strategic Grants and Support Analyst
State of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Job Title: Strategic Grants and Support Analyst
Department & Filing Information Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Final Filing Date: 11/3/2025
Job Description and Duties 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 team members and our collaboration with federal agencies, state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities.
Under the direction of a Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst works both independently and collaboratively to perform complex analytical duties and provide assistance with the development and implementation of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative and other behavioral health initiatives. This role maintains cooperative working relationships with DHCS divisions, state agencies, local educational agencies, vendors, and community-based organizations. The incumbent demonstrates strong initiative, prioritizes workload, and exhibits excellent written and oral communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Further details can be found in the
Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Desirable Qualifications
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 leadership and stakeholders
Ability to work in a changing environment; functioning effectively under competing deadlines and priorities
Ability to work on confidential and sensitive assignments, exercising a high degree of initiative, independence, and sound judgment
Ability to analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action and/or processes
Ability to conduct independent research and make recommendations to OSP leadership
Knowledge and experience related to federal and state regulatory and legislative processes
Experience with grant development, oversight, and management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact: Kristopher Longsworth (961) 445-8310 kristopher.longsworth@dhcs.ca.gov
EEO Contact: EEO Officer (916) 440-7370 civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Telework Information 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 14200–14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all. All applicants are encouraged to apply via CalCareers with a complete application package, including Schedule of Exhibits, the Statement of Qualifications, resume, and required documents. The hiring process will not consider personal characteristics unrelated to job performance.
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Department & Filing Information Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Final Filing Date: 11/3/2025
Job Description and Duties 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 team members and our collaboration with federal agencies, state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities.
Under the direction of a Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst works both independently and collaboratively to perform complex analytical duties and provide assistance with the development and implementation of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative and other behavioral health initiatives. This role maintains cooperative working relationships with DHCS divisions, state agencies, local educational agencies, vendors, and community-based organizations. The incumbent demonstrates strong initiative, prioritizes workload, and exhibits excellent written and oral communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Further details can be found in the
Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Desirable Qualifications
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 leadership and stakeholders
Ability to work in a changing environment; functioning effectively under competing deadlines and priorities
Ability to work on confidential and sensitive assignments, exercising a high degree of initiative, independence, and sound judgment
Ability to analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action and/or processes
Ability to conduct independent research and make recommendations to OSP leadership
Knowledge and experience related to federal and state regulatory and legislative processes
Experience with grant development, oversight, and management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact: Kristopher Longsworth (961) 445-8310 kristopher.longsworth@dhcs.ca.gov
EEO Contact: EEO Officer (916) 440-7370 civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Telework Information 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 14200–14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all. All applicants are encouraged to apply via CalCareers with a complete application package, including Schedule of Exhibits, the Statement of Qualifications, resume, and required documents. The hiring process will not consider personal characteristics unrelated to job performance.
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