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# Research Data Scientist

- **Company:** California Department of Public Health
- **Location:** Sacramento County, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $83,304.0 - $117,588.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Data Analytics, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=535726

## About the Role

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s)., 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:

 * Experience with data analytics with demonstrated mastery of statistical software and/or programming languages such as R, Python, or SQL.
 * Research experience in healthcare, health policy, or closely related field.
 * Experience applying a range of statistical modeling approaches including regression and linear probability models, randomized and quasi-experimental casual inference approaches (e.g. intent-to-treat analyses, difference-indifference, interrupted time-series models) and/or machine learning models.
 * Academic graduate training that included research methods topics such as experimental and quasi-experimental design, program evaluation, survey design, qualitative and mixed methods and/or econometric analysis.
 * Experience designing and managing an original research project.
 * Experience interpreting analytical output and communication results of analyses to executives and decision-makers through data visualizations, writing, and presentations., Background Check: All applicants shall be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation to disclose criminal records.

Incompatible Activities: To maintain our integrity and focus on serving Californians, Covered California adheres to unique conflict of interest restrictions on the outside employment and activities of its board members and staff. If you're considering a role with us, it's important to know at the time of your start:

 * You must not be employed by or otherwise affiliated with health insurance carriers, other insurers, agents, brokers, health care professionals, health facilities, or health clinics, or trade associations of any of these entities. This also means that you must not hold an active license to sell health insurance in California.
 * You must not hold an active license to sell health insurance in California.
 * Health care professionals are welcome to join our team, provided you do not receive payment for professional services and do not hold ownership or financial interests in a health care practice.

Conflict of Interest: This position is also designated under Covered California's Conflict of Interest Code. This means if you're selected to join us, you'll be required to disclose certain financial interests, including of a spouse, that could potentially interfere with your ability to perform your duties impartially and with the best interests of the public in mind. You may also be disqualified from participating in decisions that may affect those financial interests.