Chief, Fiscal Forecasting Division - Sacramento, CA

Job Description And Duties · This is a re-advertisement of JC If you previously applied under JC-488803, you do not need to resubmit a new application to maintain or re-establish your eligibility. · The selected candidate will receive a 5 percent recruitment and pay differential ...

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Job Description And Duties
This is a re-advertisement of JC If you previously applied under JC-488803, you do not need to resubmit a new application to maintain or re-establish your eligibility.
The selected candidate will receive a 5 percent recruitment and pay differential in addition to their base salary, and an additional 5 percent once employed for 12 months.

Why Join DHCS?
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS/Department) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4, 9 00 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:

DHCS is seeking a candidate with experience leading complex financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting functions to fill the role of Chief, Fiscal Forecasting Division (FFD), Fiscal.

The Chief, FFD, plays a key leadership role in development and administration of the Department's budget by overseeing the state's assumptions, estimates, and funding for the Medi-Cal and other Family Health Programs.

The Chief, FFD, also serves as an advisor regarding the development and implementation of budgets, financial activities, and policies. The Chief, FFD, builds collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders, including but not limited to, the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), the Department of Finance (DOF), the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO), and other state, federal, and local representatives.

The Chief, FFD, works under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Director, Fiscal, and is a member of the DHCS Executive Staff.

This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.

If you are interested in helping Californians by serving as the Chief, FFD, complete and submit the required application package documents and apply today

Do you have questions and/or need assistance? Contact . We are here to help you through this CEA hiring process.

You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement
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Working Conditions
Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction/Personal Leave Program 2025 details.
Minimum Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• C. E. A.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-508184

Position #(s):

Working Title:
Chief, Fiscal Forecasting Division - Career Executive Assignment Level B
Classification:
C. E. A.

$12, $14,453.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information
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 in our 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.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 3/12/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Health Care Services

Mailing

Attn: Kristin Boldarev JC #508184

M.S. 1300

P.O. Box 997411

Sacramento , CA

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Health Care Services

Drop-Off

Kristin Boldarev JC #508184

1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Supplemental Application - Responses to the five supplemental questions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Demonstrated experience leading a diverse technical and professional workforce.
• Demonstrated experience developing budgets and forecasting models for health care-related programs and services.
• Demonstrated knowledge at the technical level of statistical and financial forecasting techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the state's budgetary and legislative processes, specifically those that pertain to financial matters impacting state operations.
• Demonstrated ability to review legislation or highly technical regulations and provide sound analysis to determine financial impacts.
• Demonstrated understanding of governmental fund management practices and processes, especially in a multi-fund environment.
• Demonstrated ability to make both planned and impromptu presentations before a group of individuals on diverse, complex, and highly sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across high levels of government, external organizations, providers, industry associations, and members, resulting in strategic alignment and, ultimately, the achievement of business outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and transformation efforts within and outside the organization, using excellent communication and change management strategies.

Benefits
DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• 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

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary .

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:

Kristin Boldarev

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Officer

California Relay Service: TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Telework and Salary Information
Telework Information: This position is currently eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in person 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 – Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

Reporting Location: Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The DHCS office location for this position is: 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Salary Information: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP PLP 2025 directs employees for this position to receive a 3 percent temporary reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits per month. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.