Federal Reporting Specialist

Overview

Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) supports California’s health care safety net and collaborates 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 exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

The Accounting Administrator I, Specialist (AAI) serves as a lead over the Federal Reporting Section and acts as a subject matter expert on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements and waiver implementation. The incumbent oversees accounting staff in the CMS-64 Unit, including preparation of the quarterly CMS-64 reports and reconciliations between the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) and the State Controller's Office (SCO).

Reconciliations include cash and appropriation balances among the Health Care Deposit Fund and various special accounts and programs within the Medical Care Services - Medicaid Programs, including but not limited to drug rebates, multiple waiver programs, and the Managed Care Program.

• Lead and oversee the CMS-64 unit and related accounting staff duties.
• Prepare quarterly CMS-64 reports and perform reconciliations between FI$Cal and SCO.
• Conduct reconciliations for cash and appropriation balances across related funds and programs, including drug rebates and waiver programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure CMS requirements are met.

The incumbent will work in a professional office setting located at EEC in Midtown Sacramento, across from the State Capitol. Telework details are described in the Telework Information section below.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

• Job Code #: JC-508307
• Position #(s): -002
• Working Title: Federal Reporting Specialist
• Classification: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

Salary: $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 A

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Ability to manage multiple or changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and vacation
• Defined retirement program and savings plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary.

• Refer to the Duty Statement for more information.
• Completed applications must be received by the Final Filing Date: 3/2/2026.
• Applications may be submitted electronically via Cal Careers or by mail/in person per the announcement instructions.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Desiree Goode, ,

Reasonable accommodations requests should be directed to the interview scheduler. EEO inquiries: EEO Officer, ,  California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice).

Telework may be available up to three days per week with in-person/site-based attendance of at least two days per week, subject to DHCS Telework Program and applicable government code provisions.