[Remote] Analyst III

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The California Department of Developmental Services provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities through state-operated centers, community facilities, and nonprofit regional centers. The Analyst III serves as a subject matter expert coordinating complex assignments involving regional center services, provider qualifications, payment methodologies, and federal funding. The role independently oversees program development and fiscal support projects related to Medicaid Waivers, State Plan Amendments, and departmental modernization efforts.

Responsibilities

• The Analyst III serves as a subject matter expert responsible for the coordination of highly complex and sensitive assignments related to regional center services, service provider qualifications, service payment methodologies, and the federal funding sources, including Medicaid, that finance the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities service delivery system
• This position independently oversees a variety of program development and fiscal support projects in support of the Department's Medicaid Waivers and State Plan Amendments, and of various Department of Developmental Services (Department) modernization efforts, in an area where established precedent is frequently limited and duties require advanced judgment and original analytical approaches

Skills

• Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment
• This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States
• Occasional travel may be required
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)
• Knowledge of: the California developmental disabilities system and the service supports and needs of consumers; rate structures, provider qualifications, and Medicaid and Home and Community-Based Services funding requirements as related to the developmental disabilities system; state budgeting policies and procedures; principles, problems, and procedures of program planning, public administration, and the legislative process; principles and trends of organization and management; planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation methodology; and research techniques
• Ability to: Analyze legislation, identify concerns, and make recommendations to management; recognize and evaluate emerging trends; plan, develop, and coordinate program activities; design, implement, and evaluate programs and projects; recommend standards, policies, and procedures; analyze quantitative and qualitative data; analyze sensitive and controversial situations and communicate them effectively; evaluate the work of others in accomplishing complex tasks; and effectively communicate difficult technical concepts
• Develop and maintain cooperative and constructive working relationships with other agencies, program partners, and Department staff; work with professional personnel in the field relating to coordinating and developing services for persons with developmental needs; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; develop Excel worksheets with calculations and formulae, linked data within workbooks, and graphs and charts displaying statistical information; communicate effectively; reason logically and creatively; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; review and edit written reports; and establish and maintain project priorities

Benefits

• Hybrid, in-office/telework position
• Five hours per month of Personal Leave in exchange for a three percent salary reduction, effective July 1, 2025
• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits for the employee and their family
• Retirement benefits

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