Research Advisory Services Scientist (Hybrid

Research Scientist Staff

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!

About this role:

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 Scientist Staff (RSS) within the Research Advisory Services Team Unit (RASTU).

Under general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I, the RSS will plan, organize, and direct epidemiology/biostatistics scientific research studies of highly developed scientific scope for the Research Advisory Services Section. This will require ongoing scientific research and data analysis related to DHCS programs in accordance with DHCS' specifications and requirements. The RSS will apply epidemiology, biostatistics, survey techniques, theoretical models, and research methods to plan, organize, and direct scientific research studies of a highly developed scientific scope and complexity to assess the impact of Medi-Cal policies and programs on eligibility, access, quality, utilization, health outcomes and expenditures in the context of disparities/equity and population health.

The position will act as a resource/team lead to management and research staff for complex advanced research, statistical analysis, and data linkage associated with data collection, reporting, and implementation of evidence-based programs and best practices to reduce health disparities and improve health, quality of care, and cost outcomes.

The advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the 15th of every month, and will continue to be reviewed until selections are made. Training and Development (T&D) assignments 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.

This position has been advertised as limited term and is expected to last 24 months; it may become permanent or be extended.

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