CDPH is currently hiring a Fiscal & Legislative Data Systems Specialist (Health Program Specialist II) within our Center for Infectious Diseases' Division of Communicable Disease Control. In this role, you will serve as a program consultant with independent responsibility for coordinating and leading legislative and fiscal assignments for the Division's Data System Branches and provide subject matter expertise on the state and federal legislative processes, fiscal analysis, and program budgeting.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in health program administration, at least two (2) years of which shall have been with independent responsibility for a significant program such as is normally found in a complex or departmentalized medical care delivery setting or health institution or organization. This experience must include program planning and/or evaluation experience and the making of recommendations to management. Possession of a Doctoral Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Health Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related health professional field may be substituted for up to one year of the required general experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience analyzing state and federal legislation, including the ability to interpret statutory language, assess programmatic and fiscal impacts, and develop comprehensive bill analyses

• Strong budget processes knowledge, including development of BCPs, fiscal forecasting, expenditure tracking, and reconciliation of fiscal reports

• Proven ability to lead and coordinate complex, time-sensitive assignments across ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to evaluate budget trends, develop projections, and provide fiscal recommendations to leadership

• Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure consistency

• Strong quality control and review abilities, including editing and validating complex reports, analyses, and correspondence for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with policies and timelines

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with program staff, executive leadership, and external stakeholders

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences

• Experience providing training, guidance, and technical assistance to staff

• Knowledge of public health infrastructure, communicable disease programs, or health data systems

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools with the ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and a high level of professionalism

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