Research Data Specialist

Research Data Specialist I – Hybrid Telework

Salary: $6,955.00–$8,706.00 per month. Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term – Full Time.

Work Location:

Hybrid Telework.

Under the general direction of the Research Data Supervisor in the Data Evaluation & Innovation Branch, within the Research Evaluation & Data Insights Division, the Research Data Specialist will work independently and provide expert guidance on specialized and complex projects involving intense investigation into Department of State Hospitals (DSH) data. The incumbent will function as the Subject Matter Expert on the re‑evaluation services program and other DSH program data and will be lead on data tracking.

Responsibilities include developing and refining methodologies for data collection, data cleaning, and ongoing reconciliation for reports issued on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis; conducting research involving patient‑level data and preparing formal reports and presentations to management; and collaborating and coordinating regularly with executive management, DSH facility staff, and Sacramento‑based staff.

This function requires advanced use of Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Visio, Word, and intermediate to advanced use of Tableau.

• DSH–Sacramento is located in an 11‑floor high‑rise building.
• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in‑office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
• Independence of action and the ability to manage time and multiple priorities is required. Minimal travel (5%) may be required. The position will require a background check via Cal DOJ Live Scan. Use of technology, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Web Ex, Zoom and other virtual platforms, is required.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Benefits include:
Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2) (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans;
Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program;
Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.