Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Hybrid Telework Opportunity

The Office of Health Care Affordability’s (OHCA) Pharmaceutical Policy and Programs Branch (PPPB) improves equitable access and affordability of medications in California by developing strategic partnerships and innovative policy solutions as it relates to the pharmaceutical market. The PPPB’s activities for innovative policy solutions in the pharmaceutical market include data analysis, research, and policy development. As part of its strategic partnership activities, the PPPB also serves as a catalyst for increasing market competition through its work administering the CalRx program which empowers the State of California to develop, produce, and distribute generic drugs and sell them at low cost.

Under the direction of the Branch Chief of the PPPB, the Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist collaborates with multidisciplinary HCAI offices and performs a wide variety of more complex technical assignments such as research, program planning, and policy analysis and formulation related to improving drug affordability and access.

The incumbent is independently responsible for providing policy recommendations that have significant impact on program development and implementation, evaluation of potential vendors and partnerships, and access to affordable and critical prescription drugs throughout the state. This role requires a high degree of programmatic knowledge and experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, and interpretation and analysis of various health care statutes and legislation.

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Working Conditions

HCAI offers a hybrid telework schedule with a combination of remote and in-office work schedules for CA residents only. 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. If you are interested in maintaining a life/work balance and not dealing with a daily commute, then this position may be for you!

Special Requirements

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification.  Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment.  If it is determined an application does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.  Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

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:

Health Program Specialist II:

• At least 2 years of experience in policy analysis and research
• At least 2 years of experience in the health care, pharmaceutical, or public health sector(s)
• At least 2 years of experience in health equity or public health ethics fields
• At least 2 years of experience using written and verbal communication in a professional setting
• At least 2 years of experience managing time spent across multiple complex projects

Health Program Specialist I:

• At least 1 years of experience in policy analysis and research
• At least 1 years of experience in the health care, pharmaceutical, or public health sector(s)
• At least 1 years of experience in health equity or public health ethics fields
• At least 1 years of experience using written and verbal communication in a professional setting
• At least 1 years of experience managing time spent across multiple complex projects

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

You must include: 1) the classification title you are applying for, 2) "JC-#468503", and 3) your source of eligibility (i.e. List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, SROA/Surplus) in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you applying” section of your application. Applications received without this information may be disqualified.

If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you MUST include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Example: if you are applying for a Staff Services Analyst position based on your Bachelor’s degree, you must attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts showing the conferred date of the degree you obtained. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. Applicants who fail to provide this information shall be disqualified.

Applications received via email or fax will not be accepted.

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.
• Other -

  Unofficial transcripts must be included if qualifying under an education pattern of the minimum qualifications. If selected, official transcripts will be required upon appointment.

• Other - Cover letter required .
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required . Limit responses to 2 pages, typed, with 12 point Arial font and one-inch margins. Please answer the following:

  1. After reviewing the duty statement, describe how your experience, education, and training qualifies you for this role.
  2. Why do you believe prescription drug affordability and access is important?
  3. Describe a time when you had to research different policy or program options to improve drug affordability and access. How did you evaluate the different alternatives and select an option for moving forward?

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