Chief, Division of Infectious Disease Data Systems | JC-532700

California Department of Public Health; Richmond (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is hiring a Chief, Division of Infectious Disease Data Systems (DIDDS) to provide strategic leadership over CID data systems, including planning, management, and operations.

You will oversee data integration, modernization, data quality and security, and work with state and federal partners to advance epidemiology analytics for informed public health decisions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Center’s principal data systems advisor to the Deputy Director and Assistant Deputy Director of the CID on statewide infectious disease surveillance, informatics, and data modernization strategy
• Provide executive leadership developing, integrating and managing infectious disease data systems that support tracking and reporting of communicable diseases, case investigation, contact tracing, laboratory results, immunization records, and population health
• Oversee and direct all strategic functions of the DIDDS, ensuring full alignment with departmental mandates, statewide priorities and statutory obligations
• Provide executive oversight of the development and maintenance of data systems and platforms, monitoring scope, timelines, and funding to ensure efficient, timely and cost-effective delivery
• Advise on the use and understanding of data, statistics and relevant information to inform public health policy, program design, and statewide response strategies
• Represent the Department in high-level discussions with federal, state, and local partners regarding infectious disease data systems, interoperability, and modernization efforts
• Oversees system organization, data management, and interoperability across platforms supporting disease surveillance, outbreak response, and health information exchange
• Establish policies and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, security, and confidentiality in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Lead modernization initiatives to enhance real-time data exchange, analytics capabilities, and system scalability to support evolving public health needs
• Provides leadership in epidemiology, data analysis, and applied public health science by guiding the collection, integration, analysis, and dissemination of infectious disease data across multiple programs and jurisdictions

Job description

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.

As a CDPH employee, you will be able to participate in programs and services to enhance your professional growth and well-being though the following programs and services: Employee Wellness Program, Resilience and Professional Development Webinars, Mentoring Program, Leadership Development Program, Clifton Strengths Engagement, 1:1 Coaching and Teambuilding, Trauma-Responsive Leadership, Lean Training & Recognition Programs. Join CDPH and help us improve the lives of all Californians!

• Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
• The salary listed in this ad may not include recent adjustments or changes from the fiscal year
• New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.
• Effective July 2025, California’s Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) reduces employees’ base pay by 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits monthly through June 2027. The posted salary range does not reflect this reduction.

Job Description and Duties

CDPH is currently hiring a Career Executive Assignment (C.E.A.) position to serve as the Chief of our new Division of Infectious Disease Data Systems (DIDDS), which is within our Center for Infectious Diseases (CID). In this role, you will provide strategic leadership of the planning, management, and

oversight of teams responsible for the development and operation of CID data systems. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the Center’s principal data systems advisor to the Deputy Director and Assistant Deputy Director of the CID on statewide infectious disease surveillance, informatics, and data modernization strategy
• Provide executive leadership developing, integrating and managing infectious disease data systems that support tracking and reporting of communicable diseases, case investigation, contact tracing, laboratory results, immunization records, and population health
• Oversee and direct all strategic functions of the DIDDS, ensuring full alignment with departmental mandates, statewide priorities and statutory obligations
• Provide executive oversight of the development and maintenance of data systems and platforms, monitoring scope, timelines, and funding to ensure efficient, timely and cost-effective delivery
• Advise on the use and understanding of data, statistics and relevant information to inform public health policy, program design, and statewide response strategies
• Represent the Department in high-level discussions with federal, state, and local partners regarding infectious disease data systems, interoperability, and modernization efforts
• Oversees system organization, data management, and interoperability across platforms supporting disease surveillance, outbreak response, and health information exchange
• Establish policies and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, security, and confidentiality in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Lead modernization initiatives to enhance real-time data exchange, analytics capabilities, and system scalability to support evolving public health needs
• Provides leadership in epidemiology, data analysis, and applied public health science by guiding the collection, integration, analysis, and dissemination of infectious disease data across multiple programs and jurisdictions

Telework Policy and Residency Requirement

This position may be eligible for telework. 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.

Job Code #: JC-532700

Position #: 580-410-7500-002

Working Title: Chief, Division of Infectious Disease Data Systems

Classification: C. E. A.

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non-Tenured, Full Time