Application Analyst

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 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: 9/9/2026

This position supports the Califsornia Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a variety of moderately complex technical analytical tasks related to the implementation of public and program policy, procedures, interpretation of State and Federal statutes, regulations, and legislation related to the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the review of provider applications requesting licensure and certification.

The Analyst I (A I) will be responsible for enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws, and regulations. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing documents and reports to support recommendations for approving/denying initial and change of ownership (CHOW) applications for health facilities and providers of services statewide as well as all Report of Changes.

The incumbent will conduct research utilizing various databases to ensure compliance with State and Federal statutes. The incumbent will develop expertise in a number of program areas and will assist with analyzing and researching issues, work closely and cooperatively with others and in teams. Assist in preparing responses to controlled and other program correspondence on a variety of subjects. The incumbent will have frequent contact with health care providers, other State and Federal entities, city and/or county agencies, other division/sections within the Department, and the Office of Legal Services.

Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment.

Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST I

ANALYST I $3,861.00 - $4,839.00A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00C 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:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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