Data Management Specialist

California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 7,000 - 8,700; Full time

Job summary

The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites applications for a Research Data Specialist (Data Management Specialist) in Los Angeles County. The role applies advanced research methods to data across the California Film Commission, Film & TV Tax Credit Program, and related datasets, building processes where precedents are scarce.

Responsibilities include developing automated data systems, forecasting risks, ensuring metrics compliance, and translating analytical

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of statistical methods.
• Experience with business‑intelligence software.
• Ability to create processes where few precedents exist or knowledge is limited.
• Ability to interpret analytical models, reports, and program metrics for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced research methodologies and analytical techniques to the California Film Commission's data.
• Develop, implement, and monitor automated data systems to assemble, structure, validate, and maintain essential data.
• Identify relationships and trends to forecast potential risks and improvement opportunities; ensure performance metrics are met.
• Provide consultative guidance by interpreting analyses for internal leadership, government agencies, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Business intelligence

Tools

BI software

Job description

Job Description And Duties
The Research Data Specialist (working title - Data Management Specialist) serves under the general direction of the California Film Commission Director, Deputy Director, and Deputy Director of the Film and TV Tax Credit Program. In this role the Research Analyst applies advanced research methodologies and analytical techniques to the data collected as a part of the California Film Commission, including the Film and TV Tax Credit Program, permit department and other data sets as needed. This role will need to create processes where few precedents exist or where limited knowledge is available. The incumbent brings a strong understanding of statistical methods and business-intelligence software to support the California Film Commission’s tracking and reporting duties.

Job Description And Duties
The Research Data Specialist (working title - Data Management Specialist) serves under the general direction of the California Film Commission Director, Deputy Director, and Deputy Director of the Film and TV Tax Credit Program. In this role the Research Analyst applies advanced research methodologies and analytical techniques to the data collected as a part of the California Film Commission, including the Film and TV Tax Credit Program, permit department and other data sets as needed. This role will need to create processes where few precedents exist or where limited knowledge is available. The incumbent brings a strong understanding of statistical methods and business-intelligence software to support the California Film Commission’s tracking and reporting duties.
The Research Data Specialist performs a broad range of research and analytical duties involving complex statistical data. The position conducts research to compile department related data; develops, implements, and monitors automated systems and procedures to assemble, structure, validate, and maintain essential department data. This research work will endeavor to identify relationships and trends to forecast potential risks and improvement opportunities; ensures compliance with performance metrics; and supports changes in state programs or systems. The incumbent may also provide consultative guidance by interpreting analytical models, reports, and program metrics for internal leadership, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions
Hybrid: Th is position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person at the California Film Commission located in Hollywood four (4) times a week . As a result of the Governor’s executive order, GO-Biz employees will be required to come into the office at least four times a week, projected to be effective July 1, 202 6 .

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-531331
Position #(s):
373-103-5742-XXX
Working Title:
Data Management Specialist
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I
$6,955.00 - $8,706.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the State of California's leader for job growth and economic development efforts. GO-Biz offers a range of services to business owners including: attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and much more.
The GO-Biz is committed to enhancing the workforce to improve California's job growth and economic development efforts, through a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Special Requirements
Exam Requirements: Unless you have transfer or reinstatement eligibility, please take the exam for this classification to obtain eligibility for this position. You can find all exams here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx
Educational Requirements:? If you are using education as your basis of meeting the minimum qualifications, you must provide school transcripts. Diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts. Please review the minimum qualifications by clicking the?link under the?"Minimum Requirements" section above.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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 work place. 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.