California Department of Health Care Services

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Job Description And Duties A salary range of $14,536 - $18,740 per month is available for a licensed physician. The salary rate for a licensed physician is subject to negotiation based on the selected candidate’s' qualifications and experience. 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 4,900 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. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today! About this Role: DHCS is seeking a skilled, innovative, and strategic leader with experience in managed care and contracts to fill the role of Chief, Managed Care Quality and Monitoring Division (MCQMD). The Chief, MCQMD, is responsible for leading and overseeing compliance-related activities for Medi-Cal managed care plans (MCPs). Activities include but are not limited to partnering with health care professionals to develop and implement statewide MCP policies, processes, and change management efforts, as well as providing technical assistance and conducting risk analysis for audit and compliance programs related to MCPs. Additionally, key areas that the Chief, MCQMD, has direct oversight for include timely access to care, network adequacy, and California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiatives such as Medi-Cal Community Supports, which is focused on addressing equity and health-related social needs such as housing and medically tailored meals. The Chief, MCQMD, leads compliance efforts with state and federal managed care related statutes, regulations, and guidance, as well as contracts, including All Plan Letters (APL), and other related policy matters. The Chief, MCQMD, builds collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders, including clinicians, executives, MCP partners, providers, state and county officials, the state Legislature, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and advocacy groups, to achieve Division objectives. The Chief, MCQMD, works under the general direction of the Deputy Director (DD), Health Care Delivery Systems, and is a member of DHCS Executive Staff. This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office. If you are interested in helping Californians by serving as the Chief, MCQMD, complete and submit the required application package documents and apply today! Do you have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Executiverecruitment@dhcs.ca.gov . We are here to help you through this CEA hiring process. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction/Personal Leave Program 2025 details. Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below. • C. E. A. Additional Documents • Job Application Package Checklist • Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-496077 Position #(s): 805-145-7500-001 Working Title: Chief, Managed Care Quality and Monitoring Division - Career Executive Assignment Level B Classification: C. E. A. $12,131.00 - $14,453.00 B A salary range of $14,536 - $18,740 per month is available for a licensed physician. The salary rate for a licensed physician is subject to negotiation based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. 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: United States Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, 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. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 11/7/2025 Who May Apply Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California. 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 Mailing Attn: Salmindar Singh JC #496077 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 Drop-Off Salmindar Singh JC #496077 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. • Supplemental Application - Responses to the five supplemental questions. 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: • Possession of a medical license is strongly desired but not required. • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing managed care policies. • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience leading managed care operations, including the clinical aspects of managed care. • Demonstrated experience with dual eligibility. • Demonstrated knowledge of policies governing MCP compliance standards. • Demonstrated knowledge of health care delivery models, clinical workflows, and standards of care. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across high levels of government, external organizations, clinicians, providers, industry associations, and members. • Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the state’s Medi-Cal program as well as health care compliance standards and practices. • Demonstrated experience in the planning, development, and evaluation of health care auditing, compliance, and/or surveying processes. • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement changes to policy consistent with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve a common goal. • Demonstrated experience leading change and transformation efforts within and outside the organization, utilizing excellent communication and change management strategies. • Demonstrated knowledge of change management best practices and principles and experience applying them. • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective courses of action to solve them. • Demonstrated ability to make planned and impromptu presentations before a group of individuals on diverse, complex, and highly sensitive issues. Benefits DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team: • Continuous and ongoing training • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as: • Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance. • Paid Holidays and vacation/leave • Defined retirement program • Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457) • Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary . Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Human Resources Contact: Sal Singh (916) 345-7209 Salmindar.Singh@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. Telework and Salary Information Telework Information: This position is currently eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in person a minimum of two days per week. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required. Reporting Location: Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The selected candidate will be assigned an available DHCS office closest to their residence prior to their start date. The selected candidate will be required to report to their assigned DHCS office and other DHCS locations as needed. Reimbursement for relocation expenses may be available for the selected candidate. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. For a list of possible DHCS office assignment locations, please reference the reporting location document attached to the duty statement on this job advertisement. Salary Information: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs employees for this position to receive a 3 percent temporary reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits per month. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.