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California Department of Public Health · 20 hours ago

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II JC-503093

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$7,640/mo - $9,561/mo

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to advancing the health and well-being of California's diverse communities. They are seeking a Research Data Specialist II who will perform complex technical and quantitative research, develop statistical measures and reports, and act as a resource for staff regarding data management and analytical software.

GovernmentHealth CareProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform independent, complex, technical, and quantitative research, and statistical work necessary to accomplish the objectives and tasks of the Intakes & Enforcement Analytics Section related to licensing and certification regulatory requirements and enforcement activities

Extract data from various sources, interpret, summarize, document and create analytic working files for use within the Section

Develop statistical measures and reports for dissemination to staff, stakeholders, and the public

Act as a resource to staff regarding development and implementation of performance measures, benchmarks, and the utilization of data management, analytical, and reporting software

Develop measures, analytic datasets, pivot tables, reports, and presentations

Apply knowledge and proficiency with SAS, Excel (including pivot tables), PowerBi, Azure, Tableau, Toad™ Data Point (SQL), and/or Microsoft stack software (Server Integration Services [SSIS], SQL Server Reporting Services [SSRS], and SQL Management Studio) in performing assignments

Collaborate with fellow research staff, auditors, CHCQ management, health care facility personnel, contractors, other Departmental staff, and various other external parties

Qualification

SASExcelPowerBiTableauSQLData analysisCollaborationCommunication

Required

Perform independent, complex, technical, and quantitative research, and statistical work

Extract data from various sources, interpret, summarize, document and create analytic working files

Develop statistical measures and reports for dissemination to staff, stakeholders, and the public

Act as a resource to staff regarding development and implementation of performance measures, benchmarks, and the utilization of data management, analytical, and reporting software

Develop measures, analytic datasets, pivot tables, reports, and presentations

Collaborate with fellow research staff, auditors, CHCQ management, health care facility personnel, contractors, other Departmental staff, and various other external parties

Work under the general direction of the Research Data Supervisor II

Be a California resident prior to appointment and maintain California residency as a condition of employment

Travel may be required for this position

Benefits

Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027.

Company

California Department of Public Health

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people in California.

Founded in 2007

Sacramento, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cdph.ca.gov

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