RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I

Under the general direction from the Chief of the Program Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Section, the Research Data Supervisor I (RDS I) is responsible for the planning and implementation of analytics projects, development of visually compelling and informative reports and dashboards, and ongoing assessment of member needs and interests in data products. As a working supervisor, the RDS I provides leadership, guidance, and direction to team members and participates in operational activities to achieve unit goals and objectives.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Onsite work is performed in an open-spaced, partitioned office environment. Occasional daytime and overnight statewide travel may be required., The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families., The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

• For SQL, Python, and Power BI and/or Tableau, identify your years of experience and level of proficiency (basic, intermediate, or advanced). Describe the most complex data analytics project in which you used SQL and/or Python, highlighting your technical contributions and the project’s outcomes
• Describe your experience leading a team of data analysts. Using a specific project as an example, explain your leadership approach, the key challenge you faced in managing the team or project, and how you addressed it.

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third-party academic credential evaluation. The link for the commission certification is: Commission Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluating Agencies

If you are not basing your eligibility on an educational requirement, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File). Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026

Who May Apply

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., The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting., Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.

Data Management, Leadership, Reporting Dashboards, Data Management, Project Development, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Team Player, Work From Home, Government, 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:

Knowledge of statistical and analytical skills; the ability to manipulate, analyze, and integrate complex datasets using programming languages such as SQL and Python; knowledge of relational databases, data warehouses, data pipeline development, and data integration processes, including extract, transform, and load (ETL); experience in Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools, including the ability to develop interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate complex information effectively; and familiarity with version control tools such as Git.

Ability to think strategically and anticipate future challenges and opportunities; communicate ideas, expectations, and feedback clearly and concisely while fostering open and transparent communication; adapt to change and uncertainty; make sound decisions and solve problems effectively; and lead and manage projects to achieve organizational goals.

The Department is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include:

• First floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors
• Outdoor seating for meal breaks
• Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
• Lactation rooms, As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.