RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

• Review the education and experience minimum qualifications Research Data Specialist II. See the Minimum Requirements section above.
• Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
• Submit your application package with all required documents - see the “Required Application Package Documents” section below.
• Once you have applied, take the Research Data Specialist II Exam.

The Enterprise Data and Information Management (EDIM), Data Analytics Division (DAD) at the California DHCS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Research Data Specialist II (RDS II) within the Data Fulfillment Branch (DFB). Under general direction of the Research Data Manager, the RDS II in DFB of DAD, performs technical research and statistical work necessary to accomplish the objectives and tasks of the Branch. The RDS II accomplishes these objectives through literature reviews as well as the use of computer applications to obtain and analyze Medi-Cal and other payer healthcare data. The RDS II must be able to interpret, summarize, document, and present these findings to Department staff, stakeholders, and the general public. The RDS II will provide analytic support to DHCS’s human resources teams. The RDS II will also act as a resource to staff and the public regarding Medi-Cal statistical information. Training and Development (T&D) assignm ents may be considered for this position for current California civil service employees. T&D assignments cannot exceed 24 months. However, successful T&D candidates may transition to a permanent appointment, if eligible at the end of the T&D assignment., Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment., 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: Desired incumbent possesses strong analytic, statistical, data governance, organizational, and communication skills, along with expertise in data quality assessment and assurance, statistical sampling and analysis, and applied research methodologies. It is desired to have knowledge of advanced data capture processes and project management principles is essential, as well as the ability to design and implement complex research projects. Demonstrated experience with SAS, Structured Query Language, Microsoft Business Intelligence, ArcGIS, advanced Excel, or similar software is preferred. Experience with Medi-Cal and the MIS/DSS Data Warehouse is preferred.

401(k), Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Employee assistance program, Paid holidays, Dependent care reimbursement Full-time Hybrid work in Sacramento County, CA, Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details., DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• 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 Full benefits information can be found on CalHR’s California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence. We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: SurveyMonkey link. This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 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!, 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. Take a look at some of the DHCS’ recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom. The DAD’s mission is to describe and analyze data to answer questions that can be used to meet business objectives and drive decision-making. All hires pending HR approval.