Workforce Research Specialist at Department of Health Care Access and Information Sacramento

Workforce Research Specialist job at Department of Health Care Access and Information. Sacramento County, CA.

Hybrid Telework Opportunity

The Research Data Specialist I (RDS I) is the lead analyst in the Visualization & Analytics Unit, responsible for managing complex workforce data requests, developing interactive dashboards, and overseeing open data products. The position applies advanced analytic methods, ensures compliance with Data De-Identification Guidelines (DDG) and Data Governance standards, and translates complex data into accessible visualizations for policymakers and the public, primarily for the BH-CONNECT Initiative programs.

The RDS I oversees the workforce data mailbox, responds to high-priority inquiries, and reviews staff work for accuracy and quality. In addition, the role leads quality assurance efforts, develops standard operating procedures, and mentors other analysts, ensuring that HCAI delivers accurate, transparent, and user-friendly workforce data products.

HCAI offers a hybrid telework schedule with a combination of remote and in-office work schedules for CA residents only. The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises. If you are interested in maintaining a life/work balance and not dealing with a daily commute, then this position may be for you!

Telework schedules:
The expectation is that all staff will work in office 4 days a week July 1, 2026.

HCAI does not provide visa sponsorship and is not an E-Verify employer.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. If it is determined an application does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.

Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

• Experience developing dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, or equivalent data visualization platforms.
• Experience designing accessible, user-friendly visualizations that communicate data effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience performing data cleaning, analysis, and transformation using tools such as SAS, R, or Python to support visualization and reporting.
• Experience working with open data platforms and preparing data for public release and visualization.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations or data briefings tailored to different stakeholder groups, including technical and non-technical audiences.

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to healthcare.

You must include:
1) the classification title you are applying for,
2) “JC-#494535”, and
3) your source of eligibility (i.e. List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, SROA/Surplus) in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you applying” section of your application. Applications received without this information may be disqualified.

If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you MUST include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Example: if you are applying for a Staff Services Analyst position based on your Bachelor’s degree, you must attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts showing the conferred date of the degree you obtained. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment.

Applicants who fail to provide this information shall be disqualified.

Applications received via email or fax will not be accepted.

Required Application Package Documents

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 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 required and must be included.