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 general supervision of the Supervisor I, the Research Data Analyst (RDA) II serves as a technically skilled analyst tasked with assisting in the development of various Health Care Financing (HCF) rates and payment methodologies and their associated processes. The incumbent will assist in researching and conducting studies essential to the establishment and maintenance of various reimbursement methodologies. The RDA II will perform quantitative and qualitative data-driven research and statistical analysis, utilize structured and unstructured data from existing reports and resources, create and implement research projects and data models, and use in-depth analyses to develop strategies and solutions for addressing immediate and ongoing needs with an emphasis on independent data research skills. The incumbent will independently research methodologies and techniques to develop time-sensitive models and reimbursement methodologies in areas where precedents are lacking and/or a sparse body of knowledge or experience in the area exists. The incumbent will utilize deductive and inductive processes to explain major cost and utilization trends and will assist in the preparation of custom reports and summaries for submission to executive management and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

This advertisement has been posted as "Until Filled". Application review cut-off dates are every other Monday. If a Monday falls on a holiday, then the deadline to apply will be extended to the next day.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.