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California Department of Health Care Services · 2 days ago

Research Advisory Services Data Specialist (Hybrid)

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$8,392/mo - $10,820/mo

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. They are seeking a Research Advisory Services Data Specialist to lead complex research and data analysis projects and develop measure specifications to assess the impact of Medi-Cal policies on health outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Determine the scope and parameters of research criteria and perform the more complex research and data analysis projects for DAD, DSB, and RASS

Serve as a top expert in developing measure specifications, the analytic approach, and data infrastructure to assess the impact of Medi-Cal policies and programs on eligibility, access, quality, utilization, health outcomes, and expenditures in the context of disparities, equity, and population health

Act as a resource and team lead to management and research staff for complex analytics and data linkages associated with data collection, reporting, and implementation of evidence-based programs and best practices to reduce health disparities and improve health, quality of care, and cost outcomes

Qualification

Data analysisSASSQLHealth services researchR ScriptPythonData visualizationTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Experience with research, analysis, data management, and visualization of quantitative data

Experience and expertise with analytic software like: SAS, SQL, R Script, Python, and ArcGIS

Ability to design and implement health services research and data strategies

Benefits

Continuous and ongoing training

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Holidays and vacation/leave

Defined retirement program

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Company

California Department of Health Care Services

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians every day.

Founded in 1994

Sacramento, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Crystal Taylor

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

Palav Babaria

Chief Quality Officer and Deputy Director of Quality and Population Health Management

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