Data Analytics & Research Insights Specialist

State of California; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a Research Data Analyst I to support the Branch’s research activities through data management, maintenance of database protocols, and enhancement of data standards. The incumbent will perform statistical analyses using appropriate methods, interpret and summarize findings, and clearly communicate results to inform scientific, programmatic, and policy decisions.

The role requires strong written and oral communication, meticulous organization, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Knowledge of research and analytical methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of data security and ethical data handling.
• Ability to collect, query, organize, and merge data.
• Ability to apply established research methods and analytical approaches.
• Ability to conduct descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Ability to conduct basic statistical analyses using software such as R.
• Ability to interpret research findings.
• Ability to articulate information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to exercise initiative and flexibility.
• Ability to summarize and synthesize literature reviews.

Responsibilities

• Perform data management and support for research activities.
• Implement, maintain, and enhance database protocols.
• Conduct statistical analyses and interpret results.
• Clearly communicate findings to support policy decisions.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Detail oriented

Knowledge of research methods

Data security ethics

Collect/query/merge data

Apply research methods

Descriptive/inferential statistics

R (statistical software)

Interpret findings

Present technical reports

Manage multiple projects

Independent and teamwork

Initiative and flexibility

Summarize literature

Tools

R

Job description

The State of California is seeking a Research Data Analyst I to support the Branch’s research activities through data management, maintenance of database protocols, and enhancement of data standards. The incumbent will perform statistical analyses using appropriate methods, interpret and summarize findings, and clearly communicate results to inform scientific, programmatic, and policy decisions.

The role requires strong written and oral communication, meticulous organization, and the ability to