MEDS Lead Technical Specialist

Sacramento County

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.

About this Role:

Under administrative direction of the Information Technology Manager II (Branch Chief) within the Eligibility Applications and Support Branch, the Information Systems Technology Specialist III (ITS III) serves as a systems architect and technical expert for implementing complex system changes in Medi-Cal Eligibility Data System (MEDS) as part of the H.R.1 system enhancements and maintenance efforts. This role is essential to ensure technical solutions are aligned with business needs and are successfully implemented.

The ITS III will analyze business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and develop or modify system code accordingly. A key responsibility includes identifying and assessing impacts to downstream systems and external partners and coordinating with those partners to facilitate seamless integration and implementation of changes. The ITS III will work closely with analysts and customers to validate requirements and with testing team members to verify that developed solutions meet quality standards and functional expectations.

This role also involves conducting in-depth technical research and analysis to resolve complex system issues and align with enterprise architecture and standards.

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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
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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.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-534472

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title: MEDS Lead Technical Specialist

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

Salary: $9,507.00 - $12,740.00

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

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information: 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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