Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Sacramento County, CA, United States - Department of Health Care Services

Department of Health Care Services

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Sacramento County, CA, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) in the County Administration Unit of the Medi-Cal Eligibility Division (MCED), will need to work independently and proficiently at interpreting state and federal regulations with mínimal supervision.

This position manages budgets, generates expenditure reports, and provides recommendations to management, which have significant impact on California's Medi-Cal program, county government operations and finances.

The AGPA must possess a strong understanding of financial principles, have exceptional analytical skills, and can proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve financial efficiency.

The AGPA will assist in reviews of administrative budgets and administrative activities for California's 58 counties.

Will help with the analysis of spending patterns, work indicators, and prepare reports of various complexity on county-specific topics and provide analytical support and budget alternatives to management.

The AGPA will analyze financial documents, trends, and data to identify discrepancies between budgeted and claimed activities and make informed recommendations.

Will work with other internal departments to develop and monitor corrective action plans to adjust for any variances. Will review proposed changes to Medi-Cal eligibility policies for potential fiscal impact on county administrative costs. The AGPA will need to effectively communicate financial information and recommendations to stakeholders, both orally and in written correspondence. The AGPA will heavily use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, demonstrating proficiency in developing and analyzing financial data.

The AGPA will participate in the development of a new budget methodology which will be more aligned with current eligibility rules and practices, and will be responsible for drafting and executing a comprehensive annual federal project, collaborating effectively within the team.

Travel to local meetings and or trainings may be required 5% or less of the time.

Why Join DHCS?

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies may which occur within 180 days of the expiration date of this job control.

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NOTE:To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. Please visit the CalCareers website to take the exam for this classification. AGPA Exam Link

This position is eligible for telework. Please refer to the duty statement attached below and the "Telework Information" section on this Job Control for additional information.
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework Information section below for telework 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 #:

JC432412

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Position #(s):

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Working Title:

County Administration Fiscal/Budget Analyst

Classification:

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$5, $7,114.00 A

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# of Positions:

Multiple

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Work Location:

Sacramento County

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Telework:

Hybrid

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Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
DHCS is California's health care safety net, helping millions of lowincome and disabled Californians each and every day.
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 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

Supplemental Application

This non-confidential Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to elicit information regarding each applicant's abilities, knowledge, and experience in relation to the vacant Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) position in the County Administration Unit, Program Administration and Services Branch, Medi-Cal Eligibility Division.

**In order to be considered for this position, you must complete and submit this Supplemental Questionna