Job Title: Data Analyst | Research Data Analyst II, JC-480387
Company: California Department of Public Health
Location: Sacramento, CA
Description:
Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.




The Center for Health Statistics and Informatics (CHSI) is responsible for department-wide initiatives to improve the effectiveness of our work through better health information systems, increased application of epidemiologic methods of analysis, strong liaisons with public health organizations and schools of public health, and effective partnerships with local health agencies and professionals. CHSI houses the Office of Vital Records, responsible for registering all California vital events and providing birth, death, and marriage records to the public. In addition, CHSI is involved in many cross-cutting and innovative data projects including the statewide Open Data Portal, Databricks, and the Health Information Exchange.




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Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
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New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.




Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by identifying data sources, information, materials, and other required resources to complete/perform projects.




The Research Data Analyst II (RDA II) collects and prepares data from structured and unstructured sources and conducts preliminary analyses using querying, data mining, analytic, and data manipulation techniques; creates fully prepared and cleansed data sets for higher level predictive analytics, spreadsheet summaries, reports, charts, and tables utilizing various software applications (e.g., SQL, SAS, SAS Enterprise Guide, Databricks/PySpark/SparkR/Spark SQL/, R Studio, Tableau).




The incumbent applies appropriate CDPH data privacy and security policies and ensures effective time management. The incumbent participates in data standards and quality activities and recommends solutions to appropriate stakeholders and stakeholder groups.




The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, Chief of the Program and Policy Unit.




Desirable Qualifications

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:




Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Strong attention to detail
Work both independently and as part of a team
Perform work accurately and thoroughly to meet deadlines
Data analysis background with computer skills in a coding language (i.e., SAS, R, SQL), Microsoft Excel, and any data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).




Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) Instructions

A Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is required for this position. The SQ must be limited to one (1) page in total length, minimum twelve (12) point font. Please insert your name in the right corner, title the document "Supplemental Questionnaire", and number your responses.

Describe your overall experience working with any kind of health data. Please include your role, any software and coding languages leveraged, and how you communicated your work.




Eligibility Information

If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.




Please go to CalHR’s website to review the Research Data Analyst II exam bulletin.




Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.




Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.




The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the duty statement.




Final Filing Date: 6/19/2025




Job Code #: JC-480387

Position #(s): 580-222-5731-001




Working Title: Data Analyst

Classification: RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II $

6,453.00 - $8,083.00 A




Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time




Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.

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