NewProject Specialist - Contract TalentBurst, Inc.Project Specialist - ContractVacaville, CA$40.43 / hourThis role works closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure changes are executed compliantly, approvals are obtained on schedule, and project deliverables are completed on time. Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) and Change Control platforms such as Veeva, TrackWise, MasterControl, or similar systems is strongly preferred.
NewRN Care Specialist Bethesda HealthRN Care SpecialistCameron Park, MTDevelops dynamic care plans based upon the identified needs of the residents through an interdisciplinary approach that includes physicians, residents, families, and other IDT members. Identifies necessary nursing interventions relevant to the plan of care which includes nursing orders, physician orders, residents/families educational and environmental needs.
NewRN Specialist Bethesda HealthRN SpecialistCameron Park, MTDevelops dynamic care plans based upon the identified needs of the residents through an interdisciplinary approach that includes physicians, residents, families, and other IDT members. Identifies necessary nursing interventions relevant to the plan of care which includes nursing orders, physician orders, residents/families educational and environmental needs.
NewService to the Armed Forces (SAF) Specialist, Mobile American National Red CrossService to the Armed Forces (SAF) Specialist, MobileFairfield, CA$64,900–$69,000Recruits and trains leadership volunteers to support placement and supervision of staff and programs in the delivery of SAF/IS U.S. programs and services, Training Services, Disaster Cycle Services, and providing support to Armed Forces Blood Services. Cultivates relationships and partnerships with external constituents in the local community, including government organizations, corporate partners, civic organizations, and other community charitable and nonprofit agencies with the purpose of furthering the mission of the Red Cross.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist Actalent IncRegulatory Affairs SpecialistDavis, CA$38–$55 / hourIf you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. Advise project teams on premarket regulatory requirements, export and labeling requirements, or clinical study compliance issues.
Regulatory Specialist IV Resource Environmental Solutions LLCRegulatory Specialist IVSacramento, CA$102,000–$125,000 / yearThis role is ideal for a senior regulatory professional who understands how to navigate complex agency requirements, prepare and review high-quality permit documents, evaluate project risk, and serve as a trusted technical resource for project teams, clients, and regulatory partners. The Regulatory Specialist IV will lead and support environmental permitting efforts across multiple project phases, from early feasibility and proposal support through project development, agency coordination, implementation, compliance, and closeout.
Regulatory Specialist IV Resource Environmental SolutionsRegulatory Specialist IVSacramento, California$102,000–$125,000 / yearThis role is ideal for a senior regulatory professional who understands how to navigate complex agency requirements, prepare and review high-quality permit documents, evaluate project risk, and serve as a trusted technical resource for project teams, clients, and regulatory partners. The Regulatory Specialist IV will lead and support environmental permitting efforts across multiple project phases, from early feasibility and proposal support through project development, agency coordination, implementation, compliance, and closeout.
System Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist Adventist Health SystemSystem Accreditation and Regulatory SpecialistRoseville, CAThis role provides regulatory oversight, chart audit support, tracer implementation support, and compliance education to ensure alignment with requirements from regulatory and accrediting agencies including CMS, The Joint Commission (TJC), and applicable state licensing authorities. Collaborates closely with system leaders, market regulatory leaders, and quality teams to identify high-risk compliance gaps, support corrective action plans, and strengthen survey readiness infrastructure across the organization.
System Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist (Roseville) Adventist Health SystemSystem Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist (Roseville)Roseville, CAThis role provides regulatory oversight, chart audit support, tracer implementation support, and compliance education to ensure alignment with requirements from regulatory and accrediting agencies including CMS, The Joint Commission (TJC), and applicable state licensing authorities. Collaborates closely with system leaders, market regulatory leaders, and quality teams to identify high-risk compliance gaps, support corrective action plans, and strengthen survey readiness infrastructure across the organization.
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Senior Manager, Government & Regulatory Affairs Geico InsuranceSenior Manager, Government & Regulatory AffairsSacramento, CA$158,875–$248,050 / yearWhat You'll Do: Policymaker Engagement: Build and maintain a strong network of key policymakers, including state legislators, heads of relevant executive agencies and their staff, industry members, policymakers (NAIC and NCOIL), and trade associations to efficiently and effectively advocate GEICO's positions in assigned states. Strategic Monitoring & Reporting: Proactively identify evolving regulatory and legislative trends and effectively communicate relevant insights and potential risks to the Government & Regulatory Affairs team, business units, and senior management to support informed, enterprise-wide strategic decision-making.
Senior Manager, Government & Regulatory Affairs GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYSenior Manager, Government & Regulatory AffairsSacramento, CA$158,875–$248,050 / yearWhat You'll Do: Policymaker Engagement: Build and maintain a strong network of key policymakers, including state legislators, heads of relevant executive agencies and their staff, industry members, policymakers (NAIC and NCOIL), and trade associations to efficiently and effectively advocate GEICO's positions in assigned states. Strategic Monitoring & Reporting: Proactively identify evolving regulatory and legislative trends and effectively communicate relevant insights and potential risks to the Government & Regulatory Affairs team, business units, and senior management to support informed, enterprise-wide strategic decision-making.
Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Director at Housing California Axis Talent PartnersLegislative and Regulatory Affairs Director at Housing CaliforniaSacramento, CaliforniaWe bring together a diverse, cross-sector network to prevent and end homelessness, increase the supply of safe, stable, affordable homes, and reverse the legacy of systemic racial and economic inequities by building power among the people most impacted by housing injustice in partnership with cross-sector partners, shaping the narrative, and advocating for the passage of transformative statewide policy solutions. The position is expected to participate in regular travel (mostly in California) including the following engagements: twice yearly Board of Directors meetings (sometimes held in Sacramento); annual 2-3 day staff retreat; annual 3-day Housing California conference (often in Sacramento); annual 2-3-day statewide RUN summit (sometimes in Sacramento); plus various conferences or in-person partner meetings, based on need and interest.
NewRegulatory Manager, Nutritional Nufarm LtdRegulatory Manager, NutritionalWest Sacramento, CA$135,000–$180,000 / yearWhether it's commercialising the world's first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, introducing innovative crop protection solutions, or delivering the crop and seed technologies farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to create sustainable value for customers. As Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, based in West Sacramento you will be a key regulatory expert responsible for supporting global regulatory strategies and submissions for biotechnology products, including genetic engineering and genome-editing innovations.
NewConsulting Director, Power, Energy & Regulatory Advisory ERM International Group LtdConsulting Director, Power, Energy & Regulatory AdvisorySacramento, CA$145,482–$183,509 / yearWho We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.
Regulatory Complaint Coordinator, Intermediate Blue Cross and Blue Shield AssociationRegulatory Complaint Coordinator, IntermediateRancho Cordova, CABe involved in evaluating and researching end-to-end timelines of member health provider services, claim processing, and other data to determine decision and/or alternative ways to resolve grievance/appeal. Requires at least 2 years in health insurance operations such as I&M, Claims, Customer Services, Regulatory Affairs and/or Appeals/Grievances, at least 1 year of which is Appeals/grievance direct experience, or similar combination.
Senior Managing Regulatory Scientist Exponent IncSenior Managing Regulatory ScientistSacramento, CA$174,000–$213,000 / yearIn this role you will work as part of a team to to utilize your experience and skills related to (1) nutrition (with an emphasis on animal feed), food ingredients, manufacturing process procedures, (2) ensuring current regulatory compliance requirements and industry best practices associated with food, beverages, and nutritional products (human and animals), (3) food defense related issues. For over five decades, we''ve connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow''s solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
Claims & Provider Relations Oversight Specialist Western Health AdvantageClaims & Provider Relations Oversight SpecialistSacramento, CAFull timeSupport Annual Network Review (ANR), Geo Access, Provider Appointment Availability Surveys (PAAS), Provider Satisfaction Surveys (PSS), after-hours surveys, and related compliance activities. Western Health Advantage is seeking a detail-oriented Claims & Provider Relations Oversight Specialist to support compliance and regulatory operations within our Claims and Provider Relations department.
Senior Procurement Specialist TekWissen LLCSenior Procurement SpecialistVacaville, CA$30–$35This role maintains Procurement Master Data in SAP, supports category managers and strategic buyers in implementing supply strategies, collaborates with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice queries, maintains procurement data, analyzes procurement information, and manages day-to-day purchasing operations in a GMP-regulated environment. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps its customers deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases.
Non-Clinical - Health and Information Management/Health Information Specialist II eTeam Inc.Non-Clinical - Health and Information Management/Health Information Specialist IIRoseville, CARemoteThe eHR Integrity Specialist II will manage Epic EMPI potential duplicate work queues, prioritize admitted patients and patients with upcoming appointments, review patient overlay queues, and verify that demographic changes were completed appropriately. Work must protect PHI, follow HIPAA and department procedures, and maintain accurate patient records that support patient safety, billing accuracy, revenue cycle performance, regulatory compliance, and timely service levels.
Marketing Specialist eTeam Inc.Marketing SpecialistSacramento, CA$54–$55 / hourJob Description: Requirements: Bachelor s degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or related field, or equivalent work experience. Ability to occasionally come onsite for in-person team collaboration, Sacramento area preferred.
Enrollment Specialist eTeam Inc.Enrollment SpecialistSacramento, CA$24–$25 / hourThis role responds to eligibility inquiries, generates member correspondence, processes duplicate ID card requests, reviews enrollment submissions for accuracy, and communicates with brokers, customers, vendors, Member Services, and internal teams to obtain missing information or resolve file issues. Responsibilities include entering new enrollments and terminations, updating demographic and PCP information, verifying eligibility status, resolving discrepancies, analyzing transactional data, and submitting retroactive eligibility changes when needed.
Collections Specialist Wollborg Michelson RecruitingCollections SpecialistSacramento, CACommunicates and interacts with members to resolve delinquent and negative accounts promptly, minimizing loss from non-performing assets while maintaining member relationships. Evaluate payments on delinquent accounts and determine appropriate application to principal, interest, escrow, and fees, including when payments must be returned.
Consumer Loan Collections Specialist Wollborg Michelson RecruitingConsumer Loan Collections SpecialistSacramento, CAManages vendor relationships and coordinates the repossession, reinstatement, and sale of vehicles, including processing proceeds, handling refunds and payments, negotiating auto auction sales, and managing stored vehicles subject to lien sales. Performs as an experienced, well-developed, and trained member care representative with advanced communication and negotiation skills to resolve delinquent accounts and minimize non-performing assets while promoting account retention.
BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION SPECIALIST Wollborg Michelson RecruitingBANKRUPTCY LITIGATION SPECIALISTSacramento, CAMaintain knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including SCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, FCRA, BSA, bankruptcy statutes, wage garnishments, small claims, legal stipulation agreements, and anti-money laundering requirements. Communicates with members, trustees, attorneys, and internal departments to support account recovery, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop repayment solutions.
Pharmaceutical Materials Specialist - 1st Shift Tailored ManagementPharmaceutical Materials Specialist - 1st ShiftVacaville, CA$25 / hourThe position also performs inventory management, documentation, hazardous material handling and shipping, and maintains compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while ensuring a clean and organized work environment. Safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, drum lifters, and drum conditioners.
Project Specialist Tailored ManagementProject SpecialistVacaville, CA$51.70 / hourThis role works closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure changes are executed compliantly, approvals are obtained on schedule, and project deliverables are completed on time. · Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) and Change Control platforms such as Veeva, TrackWise, MasterControl, or similar systems is strongly preferred.
NewNeuroscience Therapeutic Sales Specialist Sacramento, CA Compass Pathways PlcNeuroscience Therapeutic Sales Specialist Sacramento, CASacramento, CA$165,000–$195,000 / yearThis role will execute against the regional commercial strategy by developing strong partnerships with psychiatrists, healthcare providers, and integrated care systems, while ensuring alignment with regulatory, safety, and patient access frameworks. Company introduction: Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to unlocking urgently needed new treatment options in mental health care.
Training Specialist Oakmont Senior LivingTraining SpecialistSacramento, CARemote$34–$38 / hourCollaborate with department leaders and subject matter experts to develop, maintain, and continuously improve role-based training plans, ensuring assigned learning aligns with operational needs, regulatory requirements, and departmental best practices. May require team members to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines.
EHS Specialist Ferrara Candy Company IncEHS SpecialistFairfield, CA$75,000–$85,000 / yearIn addition to overall input to site environmental, health and safety initiatives, strategies, programs and procedures, responsibilities include: Deliver EHS programs to train employees in work site safety practices by promoting and leading a site culture where Safety is engrained as a core value with all employees. The primary objective is to ensure a safe and incident-free work environment including methodologies, initiatives and strategies that promote safe operations, safety awareness, training and continuous improvement to eliminate or control unsafe behaviors, environments and hazards.
Document Control Specialist Luster NationalDocument Control SpecialistSacramento, CA$90,000–$120,000 / hourWe're seeking Document Control Specialists to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure projects in highways, roads, and bridges, transit (bus and rail), aviation (international airports), and water sectors delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. Experience working in document control on complex, heavy-civil highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), aviation (international airports) and water projects.
Field Clinical Specialist, San Francisco CA, TMTT Edwards Lifesciences CorpField Clinical Specialist, San Francisco CA, TMTTSacramento, CA$124,000–$149,000 / yearYour insight and dedication will help deepen and broaden clinical knowledge of our company's innovative technologies, while creating connections between providers and teams across our businesses to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care. Driven by a passion to help patients live healthier and more productive lives, our Sales teams embrace Edwards Lifesciences' values to build trusting, lasting relationships with medical professionals and industry partners.
NewSafety Specialist Onterris PayrollSafety SpecialistElk Grove, OhioOur scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
Product Development Specialist Philadelphia Insurance CompaniesProduct Development SpecialistRoseville, CA$76,700–$85,700 / yearYou'll develop new products and strengthen existing offerings by drafting and updating coverage forms, endorsements, and rate/rule pages - making sure our products are clear, competitive, and compliant. Superior interpersonal, communication, and time management skills and ability to develop and foster relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and contribute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and effectively deliver on multiple priority matters.
Field Clinical Specialist, San Francisco CA, Tmtt Edwards Lifesciences CorpField Clinical Specialist, San Francisco CA, TmttSacramento, CA$124,000–$149,000 / yearYour insight and dedication will help deepen and broaden clinical knowledge of our company's innovative technologies, while creating connections between providers and teams across our businesses to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care. Driven by a passion to help patients live healthier and more productive lives, our Sales teams embrace Edwards Lifesciences' values to build trusting, lasting relationships with medical professionals and industry partners.
Financial Specialist U.S. Department of JusticeFinancial SpecialistSacramento, CA$52,727–$68,549 / yearYou may qualify at the GS-0501-9 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications: A. Specialized Experience: One year (12-months) of full-time specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to:1) Review financial reports in order to identify problem areas and recommend solutions; 2) Analyze financial obligations and expenditures to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; 3) Advise management on procurements and/or purchase requests; and 4) Recognize and apply problem solving to complex problems. If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference based on service-connected disability, in addition to the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), you must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans Preference, plus the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability.
Payroll Specialist ConnectPoint Search GroupPayroll SpecialistSacramento, CA$60,000–$75,000 / yearWe are locally rooted in the Sacramento Region and, with over two decades of solution-rich industry experience, our success for connecting talented professionals with the best positions at the best companies is unrivaled. ConnectPoint Search Group provides Professional Search and Contract Staffing solutions in the fields of Accounting & Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Administrative.
Occupancy Specialist Ultimate Staffing ServicesOccupancy SpecialistSacramento, California$24–$27 / hourThe Occupancy Specialist is responsible for managing the occupancy process for a 198-unit senior apartment community, ensuring compliance with HUD and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program regulations. * EIV Report Management: Run monthly Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) reports to ensure compliance with HUD requirements and maintain EIV binders for audits.
Regional Safety Specialist | Bay Area, CA Davey TreeRegional Safety Specialist | Bay Area, CASacramento, CA$85,000–$95,000 / yearIndependently verify program compliance through on-site visits with crews for training and job observations and communicate safety program needs, outcomes, and requirements with management and provide consultation. Serving regional Davey residential/commercial, commercial landscape services, and Davey Resource Group (utility vegetation management, utility asset management, and environmental consulting) operations.
Appeals & Grievance Specialist Ultimate Staffing ServicesAppeals & Grievance SpecialistSacramento, California$22–$25 / hourOur client is seeking an Appeals & Grievances Specialist to investigate, coordinate, and resolve member appeals and grievances while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and established timelines. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Project Specialist Sunrise Systems IncProject SpecialistVacaville, CA$42–$44.50 / hourThis role works closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure changes are executed compliantly, approvals are obtained on schedule, and project deliverables are completed on time. Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) and Change Control platforms such as Veeva, TrackWise, MasterControl, or similar systems is strongly preferred.
NewField Support Specialist Maxim Healthcare Services IncField Support SpecialistSacramento, CAMaxim Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Support Specialist (Field Support Specialist) to provide essential operational support to our local office. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities.
NewNeuroscience Therapeutic Sales Specialist (Sacramento, CA) Compass PathwaysNeuroscience Therapeutic Sales Specialist (Sacramento, CA)Sacramento, CA$165,000–$195,000 / yearThis role will execute against the regional commercial strategy by developing strong partnerships with psychiatrists, healthcare providers, and integrated care systems, while ensuring alignment with regulatory, safety, and patient access frameworks. Our initial focus is developing COMP360 psilocybin, a proprietary, investigational, synthetic psilocybin treatment under evaluation for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
NewNeuroscience Therapeutic Sales Specialist (Reno, NV) Compass PathwaysNeuroscience Therapeutic Sales Specialist (Reno, NV)Roseville, CA$165,000–$195,000 / yearThis role will execute against the regional commercial strategy by developing strong partnerships with psychiatrists, healthcare providers, and integrated care systems, while ensuring alignment with regulatory, safety, and patient access frameworks. Our initial focus is developing COMP360 psilocybin, a proprietary, investigational, synthetic psilocybin treatment under evaluation for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Risk Placement Specialist, High Net Worth - Personal Lines Relation Insurance Services, IncRisk Placement Specialist, High Net Worth - Personal LinesSacramento, CA$44,000–$115,000 / yearSupports new business strategy and revenue generation by evaluating referrals to assess alignment with High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) criteria and facilities appropriate routing to Private Client or Personal Lines as needed. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
NewSr Procurement Specialist AECOMSr Procurement SpecialistSacramento, CAExtensive knowledge of the California State Contracting Manual (SCM), including, competitive and non-competitive bid processes, SB/DVBE participation requirements, contract formation and amendments, and compliance with Cal eProcure/FI$Cal systems to ensure efficient and audit-ready procurement practices. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
NewEHS Specialist IPL Macro IncEHS SpecialistFairfield, CAIPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.).
Safety Specialist Sacramento County CouncilSafety SpecialistSacramento, CA$96,632.64–$117,450 / yearAttended in the last one (1) - three (3) months Attended in the last four (4) - six (6) months Attended in the last seven (7) months - one (1) year Attended an event more than one (1) year ago Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives Have not attended a career fair and/or job event 25 List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended: Name of event Location of event * Month and year of event If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type "None". No. 20 All employees in this class may need the ability to stoop and kneel to conduct inspections; inspect equipment, climb fences, stairs, and ladders, walk rough terrain and muddy fields; climb into and out of close spaces; wear protective clothing and respirator; visually distinguish between colors, read gages and meters, and see in dimly lit areas, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Senior Payroll Compliance Manager - Payroll Tax Specialist, US & Canada Intuit IncSenior Payroll Compliance Manager - Payroll Tax Specialist, US & CanadaSacramento, CAYou will be the connective tissue between tax agencies, engineering teams, and operations - responsible for detecting when requirements change, translating those changes into product actions, maintaining the source-of-truth data that the broader team relies on, and ensuring that recurring compliance obligations are executed reliably. Agency Requirements Database - Own and maintain the master database of all supported tax jurisdictions: filing methods, forms, amendment instructions, account ID requirements, agency contacts, and system update history.
Project Specialist Karwell TechnologiesProject SpecialistVacaville, CAThis role works closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure changes are executed compliantly, approvals are obtained on schedule, and project deliverables are completed on time. Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) and Change Control platforms such as Veeva, TrackWise, MasterControl, or similar systems is strongly preferred.