MANAGER II

Branch Chief (Hybrid Option) – Manager II.

Department of Health Care Services. Classification JC-533169. Salary: $9,572.00 - $10,867.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2026.

The Capitated Rates Development Division (CRDD) is responsible for the development of Medi-Cal managed care capitation rates and the implementation of financial policy impacting more than 10 million Medi-Cal beneficiaries across California's 58 counties. Under general direction of the CRDD Division Chief, (CEA Level

B) the Manager II plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the work of multiple sections responsible for financial analysis and review, policy development, and program implementation activities. The Manager II assist in reporting analyses and policy changes required for Medi-Cal budget assumptions (Local Assistance Estimate) to the DHCS Fiscal Financial Division (FFD). The Manager II's sections perform non-actuarial functions related to development, analysis, and implementation of Medi-Cal managed care capitation rates, provision of technical assistance to assigned health plans, and implementation of financial policies including directed payments and other provider payment arrangements.

The incumbent independently oversees financial program operations impacting Medi-Cal managed care plans, advises the Division Chief on complex financial policy and technical calculations, and represents the Division to internal and external stakeholders.

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

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

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

• MANAGER II

Number of Positions:
Multiple.

Telework:
Hybrid.

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time.

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.

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Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant’s ability to present information clearly and provide DHCS additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing.

The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

• Briefly describe your highest level of experience in program management, business, or financial administration, or a related discipline.
• Describe a leadership…