C. E. A. (536903) Chief, Medi-Cal Enterprise Systems Modernization Division - Career Executive Assignment Level B

Chief, Medi-Cal Enterprise Systems Modernization Division - Career Executive Assignment Level B

Department of Health Care Services

$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/17/2026

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS/Department) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,900 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today! About this Role:

DHCS is seeking an experienced information technology (IT) professional to fill the role of Chief, Medi-Cal Enterprise Systems Modernization Division (MESMD) in the Enterprise Technology Services (ETS). The Chief, MESMD, serves as DHCS's executive leader for modernization and continuous improvement of enterprise technology platforms and products. The Chief, MESMD leads information technology (IT) and policy-related activities for MESMD functions including IT Product Development & Delivery, Data Support Services, and Business Automation and fosters an innovation-oriented culture emphasizing experimentation, agile delivery, cross- functional collaboration, and forward- looking solution design. As a member of ETS leadership team, the Chief, MESMD, leads, oversees, and provides strategic direction on the day-to-day operations for the MESMD and manages the division's budget.

The Chief, MESMD, builds collaborative working relationships with the DHCS Directorate, Executive Staff, internal partners, and external stakeholders, including the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Governor's Office, the legislature as well as other governmental entities at local, state, and federal levels.

This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.

If you are interested in helping Californians by serving as the Chief, MESMD, complete and submit the required application package documents and apply today!

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

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: 11/17/2026

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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 Health Care Services Mailing Attn: Sal Singh JC #536903 M.S. 1300 P.O. Box 997411 Sacramento, CA 95899-7411

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Health Care Services Drop-Off Sal Singh JC #536903 1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501 Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.
• Supplemental Application - Responses to the five supplemental questions.

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.

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement. Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

(1) Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government, including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; personnel management techniques; the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEO) objectives; and a manager's role in the EEO.(2) Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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:

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated executive leadership of technology transformation in government, healthcare/Medi - Cal, or other highly regulated environments; and familiarity with Medi - Cal enterprise systems and state/federal requirements (interoperability, privacy, and security).
• Demonstrated knowledge of record building, modernizing, scaling, and operating enterprise technology platforms by establishing platform strategies, operating models, engineering capabilities, and lifecycle practices.