Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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:

Under the direction of the Staff Service Manager I (SSM I) of the MAGI Financial Eligibility Unit in the Policy Development Branch, Medi-Cal Eligibility Division (MCED), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) exercises considerable independent judgment in making decisions and recommendations that have significant impact on California's Medi-Cal program, as well as affecting county government operations, and the health and welfare of Medi-Cal members.

The AGPA researches complex issues impacting Medi-Cal eligibility, analyzes available options and provides recommendations to management to solve policy or system issues. The AGPA writes and edits a variety of documents to provide policy guidance for county eligibility workers and system implementation. The AGPA develops policies, guidelines and processes that impact California's Medi-Cal program, Covered California operations, Statewide Automated Welfare System (SAWS), and the California Healthcare Eligibility, Enrollment, and Retention System (CalHEERS).

The AGPA also collaborates and consults with multiple governmental agencies, which include federal, state, and county staff, legislative staff, in addition to administrative vendors and advocacy groups. The AGPA develops and implements complex, highly visible, Medi-Cal eligibility projects for the state's Medicaid population including those associated with federal changes such as the July 4, 2025, House Resolution 1. The AGPA duties and assignments may change and be interchangeable depending upon the priorities of the Unit. The AGPA may act as lead for major section or branch projects.  This position may include some travel and occasional overnight travel which would be five percent or less of the time.

This advertisement includes two or more vacancies within the Application Unit and the MAGI Financial Eligibility Unit. Candidates need only apply to this one Job Control to be considered for all vacancies within the units described in the duty statements attached.  Both units are nearly identical in duties but you may view both duty statements attached for more information.

This classification is advertised as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (5393) and will be converted to the Analyst II (5393) classification on January 1, 2026.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Special Requirements

Supplemental Application 

This Supplemental Application (SA) serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to follow directions and present information clearly and concisely in writing.  Resumes, cover letters and pre-written SOQ's do not take the place of the SA.  Please put your responses in a document that can be attached (uploaded) with your application documents.   This is a required document and if not submitted, you will not be considered for the position. 

Describe your experience analyzing and interpreting complex policies or regulations. How have you applied this analysis to develop or implement program guidance, procedures, or recommendations? In your response, include:

• The context and scope of the policy or regulation.
• The methods you used to analyze and interpret the information.
• The outcome of your work and how it supported program goals or compliance.

Education:  If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

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 .

provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: .

This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

Telework and Salary 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 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

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

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement

Salary: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. 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 details.

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 -

  Please see the "Special Requirements" section of this advertisement for instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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