Working Title:
Deputy Director, Legislative Affairs
Classification:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
$13,292.00 - $14,805.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
The mission of the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) is to is to ensure health plan members have access to equitable, high-quality, timely, and affordable health care within a stable health care delivery system. The DMHC accomplishes its mission by ensuring the health care system works for consumers. The Department protects the health care rights of 30.2 million Californians by regulating health care service plans, assisting consumers through a consumer Help Center, educating consumers on their rights and responsibilities and preserving the financial stability of the managed health care system.
DMHC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. DMHC believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join DMHC and help us improve the lives of all Californians.
If you are interested in learning about the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) culture from the perspective of someone like yourself, contact our Someone Like Me program (please check your Spam or Junk folders for our email replies). Within five business days of your request to participate in the Someone Like Me program, you will be matched with a DMHC employee with a similar background to discuss the DMHC’s culture. This program is not part of, or in any way affiliated with the application or hiring process. Prospective employees must complete the application process on Cal Careers (e.g., submit your application within the specified timeframes on the job posting) to be considered for hire at the DMHC. None of the information you provide through the Someone Like Me program will be relayed to the Hiring Unit.
Department Website: http://www.dmhc.ca.gov
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
All applicants not currently employed by the DMHC will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.
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. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. 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 college transcripts.
Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.
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: 7/3/2026
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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 Managed Health Care
DMHC Recruitment
Attn: Human Resource Office
980 9th Street, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Managed Health Care
DMHC Exams
Human Resource Office
980 9th Street, Suite 500
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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a MANDATORY requirement in order to apply for this position. A SOQ is a narrative discussion describing how the candidate’s education, training, experience and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications for the position.
Please see section labeled "Statement of Qualifications" for further instructions.
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.
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:
• Minimum of five years working in health policy;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization;
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, executive orders and agency rules;
• Ability to conduct legal and legislative research and write concisely and persuasively under short deadlines;
• Experience drafting legislative documents, including regulations;
• Experience in legislation and/or policy making;
• Exceptional understanding of legislative protocol and the political sensitivity of associated issues;
• Knowledge of the managed health care industry, and policy issues impacting managed health care;
• Ability to provide leadership and assistance in developing and implementing new policies and procedures;
• Ability to organize and establish simultaneous workload priorities and work under pressure;
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence and flexibility;
• Ability to establish productive and positive working relationships with DMHC staff, executive leadership, the Governor's Office, Legislature, CalHHS and other state department partners to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.dmhc.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 Office
(916) 738-3394
[email protected]
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.
To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current occupational experience in the duties performed section.
Electronic applications through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail or drop off a hard copy of your application packet. Please notate RPA: 25-269 and Job Control: JC-521459 on your application.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification for Deputy Director, Legislative Affairs is located at the top of this Job Announcement Posting under Minimum Requirements.
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. DMHC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are mailing your application, it must be postmarked by the final filing date. Hand delivered applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Applications slipped under the door at the Human Resources Office will be time stamped the following business day.
The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than two pages in length.
The following should be addressed in the statement of qualifications demonstrating experience:
1.Planning, organizing, managing and directing staff legislative activities including writing, proposing, negotiating, promoting and securing legislation that could impact programs.
2.Establishing productive and positive working relationships with Department staff and executive leadership, Governor’s Office, Legislature, Agency and other state department partners to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
3.Implementing and applying health care laws and other applicable state and federal laws. Include experience in analyzing complex issues that involve interpreting statutes and regulations.
4.Reviewing and monitoring bills including coordinating and reviewing analyses, identifying fiscal and policy implications of a bill, developing bill analysis for technical amendments and preparing legislative critiques and summaries.
5.Performing high-level legislative activities and policy influencing functions, which include working effectively under pressure and making high-level decisions in a fast-paced and changing environment.
6.Successfully identifying and implementing solutions to meet operational challenges through subordinate staff. Examples should include strategic and innovative approaches to problem-solving and effective delegation.
7.Developing staff knowledge, skills and abilities, including the identification of growth areas, documented development plans, providing direct feedback.
8.Performing strategic planning activities and creating specific implementation plans that align with a stated mission and strategic goals.
Applicants that do not submit a SOQ with their application packet will automatically be disqualified from consideration for this position. Cover letters, resumes and applications will not take the place of this document.
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.
