Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Analyst II (Program Officer), in a highly independent manner under the direction of a Supervisor I in Grants Management Section C, performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical and consultative activities for primary care and behavioral health programs, including the BH-CONNECT initiative. Develops new program funding announcements and applications, processes and evaluates grant proposals, and develops and monitors contracts and budgets. Routinely provides consultative services to management and external stakeholders regarding funding applications and contracts. Generates and provides data to management and stakeholders on funding application outcomes. Performs fiscal and program reviews of funded applicants, as needed. Makes recommendations for improvement to funding and contracting processes. Participates in the development and testing of software tools to manage grants, invoices, and contract reporting.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about  PLP 2025 , visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

Interviews will be held in-person and are anticipated to be held the week of June 29.
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Working Conditions

HCAI is committed to fostering a flexible, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports both operational excellence and employee well-being.

HCAI is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5. Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE PARKING and fully equipped electric vehicle charging stations. HCAI is close to many dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

HCAI supports a hybrid telework schedule for many positions, consistent with operational requirements. Telework schedules are only available for CA residents. The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises.

Visa Sponsorship: HCAI is not an E-Verify employer and does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

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:

• Experience developing, administering, monitoring, or reviewing grants and/or contracts.
• Experience creating and editing clear and concise documents, including procedural documentation and/or customer-facing communication.
• Experience in leading or working in a group or team, including delegation or coordination of group tasks.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and/or customer relationship management tools.
• Experience in analyzing information and making recommendations based on that information.
• Experience providing technical or programmatic information to customers or outside stakeholders.
• Experience tracking, prioritizing, and completing tasks independently.

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to healthcare.

To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the Salary and Benefits page on the  CalHR website .

University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) employees may qualify to transfer their current and previous employment credit to State of California employment through CalPERS. Human Resources can help with this process upon employment or you can reach out to CalPERS for inquiries at (888) 225-7377.

Additional Application Requirements

To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current work experience in the duties performed section. The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification.

Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information e.g. Social Security Number (SSN).

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your high school or college/university transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.

Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. HCAI accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

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 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 Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted to apply for this position. The SOQ is a separate document with your Name, Job Control number, and Title of classification being applied for on the top, typed in Arial 12 pt font, no more than two pages. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Your response must be in narrative form and include responses to the questions in the order below. Number your responses to coincide with the questions:

  1. Describe a time you were required to analyze information and provide a recommendation. What steps did you take to analyze the information and present the recommendation? What was the outcome?

  2. Describe a time when you had to provide technical or programmatic information to a customer or other outside stakeholder. Include information on steps taken and resources used to communicate effectively with the customer, and the outcome.

  To support fair hiring, applicants should prepare their application materials using their own knowledge, experience, and skills. Your responses should show your own qualifications and work history. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools should only be used responsibly.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours

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