ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
About The Position
Under the direction of the Staff Service Manager I (SSM I) of the MAGI Financial Eligibility Unit in the Policy Development Branch, Medi-Cal Eligibility Division (MCED), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) exercises considerable independent judgment in making decisions and recommendations that have significant impact on California's Medi-Cal program, as well as affecting county government operations, and the health and welfare of Medi-Cal members. The AGPA researches complex issues impacting Medi-Cal eligibility, analyzes available options and provides recommendations to management to solve policy or system issues. The AGPA writes and edits a variety of documents to provide policy guidance for county eligibility workers and system implementation. The AGPA develops policies, guidelines and processes that impact California's Medi-Cal program, Covered California operations, Statewide Automated Welfare System (SAWS), and the California Healthcare Eligibility, Enrollment, and Retention System (CalHEERS). The AGPA also collaborates and consults with multiple governmental agencies, which include federal, state, and county staff, legislative staff, in addition to administrative vendors and advocacy groups. The AGPA develops and implements complex, highly visible, Medi-Cal eligibility projects for the state's Medicaid population including those associated with federal changes such as the July 4, 2025, House Resolution 1. The AGPA duties and assignments may change and be interchangeable depending upon the priorities of the Unit. The AGPA may act as lead for major section or branch projects. This position may include some travel and occasional overnight travel which would be five percent or less of the time. This advertisement includes two or more vacancies within the Application Unit and the MAGI Financial Eligibility Unit. Candidates need only apply to this one Job Control to be considered for all vacancies within the units described in the duty statements attached. Both units are nearly identical in duties but you may view both duty statements attached for more information. This classification is advertised as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (5393) and will be converted to the Analyst II (5393) classification on January 1, 2026. Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact [email protected], we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!
Requirements
- To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.
- IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.
- Please visit the CalCareers website to take the exam for this classification.
- AGPA Exam Link
- Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Benefits
- Continuous and ongoing training
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
