Fiscal Analyst

Overview

Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is the result of more than 4,800 team members and collaboration with federal, state, county, and partner organizations to care for low‑income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an opportunity to join a diverse team in the following role.

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Fiscal Unit 1 Analyst II oversees all fiscal elements of the Contracts and Fiscal Section (CFS) and Federal Grants Branch (FGB). Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II develops, operationalizes, and administers federal grant‑funded services and programs to reduce the prevalence of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder through prevention, treatment, and recovery activities. Duties include oversight and monitoring of contractors and grant‑funded programs to determine fiscal compliance with project, contract, plan, and agreement requirements, terms, conditions, and services.

The role also involves generating policies and procedures and providing training and administrative support as needed.

This classification change note: formerly the Associate Governmental Program Analyst and the Staff Services Analyst, is now the Analyst II and Analyst I classification, effective January 1, 2026.

Up to 25 percent overnight travel statewide by airplane, train, automobile, or public transportation is required. Travel related duties may take up to a week at a time.

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. Current: ANALYST II; ANALYST I.

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-506138

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title: Fiscal Analyst

Classification: ANALYST II

Salary: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per month

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

Shall Consider: ANALYST I

Salary (Analyst I): $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A; $4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B; $5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C

Number of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

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 committed to addressing disparities and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, including equal employment opportunity.

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Simple Application Steps

• Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Analyst II and/or the Analyst I. See the Minimum Requirements section of this posting.
• Complete the Supplemental Application and the state application by clicking “Apply Now.” See below for detailed application instructions.
• Submit your application package with all required documents, including the Supplemental Application. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SA.
• Take the Analyst II and/or Analyst I examination after applying.

Education:

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

Supplemental Application Requirement Section:
Applicants must include a Supplemental Application (SA). Respond to the following questions with each response numbered, no more than 2 pages, double‑spaced, using 12‑point Arial font. Include your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.

• Based on the duties listed on the duty statement, how does your experience and education make you the best candidate for this position?
• Describe personal attributes that would make you an ideal fit for this position.

The SA must have each response numbered. Travel required 25% of the…