Health Care Financing Manager I

This is a re-advertisement of JC-381520 . If you previously applied under JC-381520, you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-387730 in order to be considered.
The mission of DHCS is to provide Californians with access to affordable, integrated, high-quality Health Care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services and long-term care. Our vision is to preserve and improve the overall health and well-being of all Californians. The Medi-Cal program provides comprehensive health coverage to low and moderate-income Californians and is part of the federal Medicaid program. Medi-Cal funds approximately two-thirds of all Long-Term Care (LTC) days in California spending over $7 billion annually and serving approximately 150,000 of our most vulnerable members including older adults and persons with disabilities.
The objectives of the Fee-For-Service Rates Development Division (FFSRDD) are to:

• Develop financing methodologies to advance Health Care access, quality, and equity for all Californians through high-quality data-driven research and analysis.
• Administer ratesetting methodologies to finance billions of dollars in Health Care spending and provide accurate, efficient, and economical reimbursements to providers.
• Engage our providers and other stakeholders to inform the policy making process, clearly communicate policies and programs to the public, and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to secure federal funding participation for Medi-Cal.

As a Health Care Financing Manager I (Staff Services Manager I) in the LTC Rates Section, you will supervise and oversee five highly-skilled research and analytical staff responsible for LTC ratesetting and financing programs. The Health Care Financing Manager I is responsible for overseeing the completion of the annual LTC rate development process for over 1,000 facilities on a strict timeline, ensuring that rate methodologies adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements, developing policy recommendations to address emergent LTC financing issues, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and delivering a wide range of special projects related to LTC financing.
This advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the 1st and 15th of each month, and selections can be made.
If you are interested in this position, it is critical to review the Classification Specifications to determine if you will meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's). Please make note of Education and Experience requirements for the classification. The Classification Specification and MQ's can be found here: Staff Services Manager Series - CalHR , Research Data Series - CalHR , and Health Program Adviser/Specialist/Manager Series - CalHR .
This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.
This is position is eligible for telework. Please refer to the duty statement attached below and the "Working Conditions" section on this Job Control for additional information.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions Telework is based on operational needs for employees who can perform their essential functions remotely and/or whose duties are conducive to teleworking per DHCS' Telework Policy and in accordance with Government Code Sections 14200 - 14203 for employees residing in California.
Should the incumbent need to report to an office, they will need to report to DHCS office location: 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
• HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER I
• RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-387730
Position #(s):
805-780-4800-002
Working Title:
Health Care Financing Manager I
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I $6,563.00 - $8,153.00
Shall Consider:
RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I
$6,563.00 - $8,153.00
HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER I
$6,563.00 - $8,153.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
DHCS is California's Health Care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians each and every day.
The mission of DHCS is to provide Californians with access to affordable, integrated, high-quality Health Care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services and long-term care. Our vision is to preserve and improve the overall health and well-being of all Californians.
DHCS is a dynamic Department 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 which reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Health Care Services
Attn: Certification Technician
M.S. 1300
P.O. Box 997411
Sacramento , CA 95899-7411
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Health Care Services
1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section below for additional information.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Passion for advancing Health Care access, quality, and equity for all Californians.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and problem solving skills.
• Understanding of basic statistical concepts, good working math skills, and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with quantitative analysis of ratesetting, financial, accounting, audit, statistical, actuarial, budget, economic, or other similar data.
• Experience researching health or other similar public policy issues and developing policy recommendations.
• Experience planning and leading staff work for annual operational processes and ad hoc projects.
• Ability to gain and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience engaging external stakeholders to inform policy development and communicating program information to the public.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn complex health financing policy issues related to Medi-Cal, Medicaid, long-term care, and aging and disability issues.
• Ability to easily adapt to change and to act effectively under pressure.
• Good judgment, patience, poise, flexibility, tact, reliability, and dependability.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Megan Yim
(916) 345-7610
Megan.Yim@dhcs.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 440-7370
civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section

• Responses must not exceed three pages. Additional pages will not be reviewed.

• Responses must use no smaller than a 12-point font, single-spaced.

• Each page must be identified by full name in the top right corner.

• Each question must be answered separately, indicating the corresponding question number for each response.

Questions:

Why are you interested in working for the Department of Health Care Services and the Medi-Cal program? Why are you interested in the Health Care Financing Manager I over the Long Term Care System Development Unit?

Based on the job description, duties, and desirable qualifications listed in the job advertisement, what makes you the best candidate for this role? Please include at least three specific examples from your prior work experience or other qualifying knowledge. Please include at least one example in each of the following areas: (1) quantitative data analysis, (2) policy analysis and problem solving, (3) team leadership and project/process management.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.
A completed state application (STD. 678) and any documents list under "Required Application Documents" must be submitted with your application package. Applicants who are relying on additional documentation (e.g., transcripts, copy of degrees, certifications, licenses, etc.) in order to prove that they meet the minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification (located on the right under "Additional Documentation) must submit those documents with their application package. Failure to submit these documents may result in your application being disqualified. Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties performed will not be accepted.
Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), and the Job Control (JC) number and position number/classification title in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying" section on the STD. 678. Surplus/SROA candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.
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