California Department of Health Care Services
Unit Chief (Hybrid Option)
California Department of Health Care Services, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Job Title: Staff Services Manager I (Unit Chief)
Job Code: JC-501340
Position#: 805‑760‑4800‑005
Salary: $7,172.00 – $8,910.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.
Work Location Sacramento County – 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814
Telework Hybrid option: up to three days per week; required to report in person a minimum of two days per week.
Job Description and Duties The Capitated Rates Development Division is responsible for the development of managed care capitation rates for more than 10 million Medi‑Cal beneficiaries across California. The Staff Services Manager I manages the daily and long‑term activities of the Financial Management Unit C, including: development, analysis, and implementation of Medi‑Cal managed care capitation rates; oversight of MCPs’ financial viability and compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements; complex fiscal analysis and policy changes for Medi‑Cal budget assumptions; capitation rate setting for other program areas; and legislative, regulatory, and policy research related to CMS regulations.
Responsibilities Oversee planning and organization of work, ensuring consistency and quality of financial management activities.
Set and monitor goals and priorities, evaluate and document performance for direct reports.
Communicate with other managers, staff, and stakeholders about program implementation, policy issues, and deadlines.
Lead Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy research and analysis related to CMS regulations and guidance for managed care rate setting.
Minimum Requirements Minimum qualifications as outlined in the Staff Services Manager I Staff Services Manager Series – CalHR, including education and experience.
Additional Required Documents State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent).
Resume.
Supplemental Application with responses to the required questions.
Application Instructions Submit complete application package by the Final Filing Date: 12/26/2025.
Apply electronically through CalCareer or, if using a hard copy, mail to Department of Health Care Services, Attn: Certification Technician JC‑501340, M.S. 1300, P.O. Box 997411, Sacramento, CA 95899‑7411.
Drop‑off application packages at 1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501, Sacramento, CA 95814 (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM).
Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid holidays and vacation/leave.
Defined retirement program.
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457).
Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts.
Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact: Megan Yim – (916) 345‑7610, Megan.Yim@dhcs.ca.gov.
EEO Officer: (916) 440‑7370, civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State to achieve a drug‑free workplace; any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective.
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Position#: 805‑760‑4800‑005
Salary: $7,172.00 – $8,910.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.
Work Location Sacramento County – 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814
Telework Hybrid option: up to three days per week; required to report in person a minimum of two days per week.
Job Description and Duties The Capitated Rates Development Division is responsible for the development of managed care capitation rates for more than 10 million Medi‑Cal beneficiaries across California. The Staff Services Manager I manages the daily and long‑term activities of the Financial Management Unit C, including: development, analysis, and implementation of Medi‑Cal managed care capitation rates; oversight of MCPs’ financial viability and compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements; complex fiscal analysis and policy changes for Medi‑Cal budget assumptions; capitation rate setting for other program areas; and legislative, regulatory, and policy research related to CMS regulations.
Responsibilities Oversee planning and organization of work, ensuring consistency and quality of financial management activities.
Set and monitor goals and priorities, evaluate and document performance for direct reports.
Communicate with other managers, staff, and stakeholders about program implementation, policy issues, and deadlines.
Lead Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy research and analysis related to CMS regulations and guidance for managed care rate setting.
Minimum Requirements Minimum qualifications as outlined in the Staff Services Manager I Staff Services Manager Series – CalHR, including education and experience.
Additional Required Documents State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent).
Resume.
Supplemental Application with responses to the required questions.
Application Instructions Submit complete application package by the Final Filing Date: 12/26/2025.
Apply electronically through CalCareer or, if using a hard copy, mail to Department of Health Care Services, Attn: Certification Technician JC‑501340, M.S. 1300, P.O. Box 997411, Sacramento, CA 95899‑7411.
Drop‑off application packages at 1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501, Sacramento, CA 95814 (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM).
Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid holidays and vacation/leave.
Defined retirement program.
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457).
Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts.
Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact: Megan Yim – (916) 345‑7610, Megan.Yim@dhcs.ca.gov.
EEO Officer: (916) 440‑7370, civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State to achieve a drug‑free workplace; any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective.
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