Enterprise Data Governance Architect (Hybrid)

California Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 8,400 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, including health, dental, and

Paid Holidays and vacation/leave

Defined retirement program

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement

Job summary

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) seeks an experienced Research Data Specialist III to lead data governance and analytics across its enterprise data environment. The role focuses on metadata, ETL, data lineage, MDM/RDM, and analytic readiness to support DHCS programs and the transition from managed care to FFS.

This 12-month limited-term, full-time position in Sacramento offers hybrid telework, extensive benefits, and opportunities to shape statewide health data

Qualifications

• Experience with health services data systems and population health data.
• Expertise in multi-system data integration and analytic pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL and analytic programming (R/SAS/Python).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and provide leadership for departmental data initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional analytics projects and ensure data quality.
• Support governance, metadata management, and data lineage.

Skills

SQL

R

SAS

Python

Data integration

Analytics

Statistical methods

Data quality

Tools

Databricks Lakehouse

Collibra

Job description

Why Join DHCS?

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.

Job Description And Duties

The Enterprise Data and Information Management Program’s Health Information Management (HIMD) Division is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Research Data Specialist III (RDS III). Under general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II, the RDS III will provide leadership and technical expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, survey techniques, health services research, and DHCS enterprise data environment to plan, organize, and provide leadership and technical direction for departmental efforts maintained by the HIMD that assure trusted, consistent, well-defined, and compliant enterprise data. The RDS III leads cross-functional initiatives spanning metadata management, ETL/pipeline documentation, data lineage, master data management (MDM), reference data management (RDM),and analytic readiness to support DHCS program operations and the managed care-to-FFS transition. The role works across major DHCS systems (e.g., MEDS, CA-MMIS, CD-MMIS, CAPMAN, MIS/DSS, PACES, T-MSIS, Short Doyle, Collibra and other platforms/systems) and partners with program, policy, and technology teams to deliver standards, training, and executive-quality analytics. The RDS III holds full responsibility for recommendations, decisions, actions, and ideas; strategizes solutions with management on various issues; participates in policy discussions; advises and informs the decision‑making process; and participates in internal committees to develop solutions.

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 12 months; it may become permanent or be extended.

Submitted applications will be reviewed once a month on the following dates: 9/30/2026,10/31/2026, 11/30/2026, and 12/31/2026.

Only the most qualified applicants will be interviewed.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information Section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531010

Position #(s): 803-395-5770-XXX

Working Title: Enterprise Data Governance Architect (Hybrid)

Classification: RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST III

$8,392.00 - $10,505.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all. DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity. Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom . The mission of the Department of Health Care Services is to provide Californians with access to affordable, integrated, high‑quality health care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services and long‑term care. Our vision is to preserve and improve the overall health and well‑being of all Californians. The Health Information Management Division’s mission is to establish, perform and monitor the management of data throughout its entire lifecycle to ensure that it can be used to meet business objectives and drive decision‑making. The Health Information Management Division is part of the Enterprise Data and Information Management program, which provides department‑wide leadership and support of the collection, analysis, management, and dissemination of quality data and data products in order for programs to make sound, data‑driven decisions to better serve beneficiaries, improve outcomes, and support programmatic needs and requirements.

Special Requirements

All hires subject to HR approval.

Education

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. It is critical to review the Classification Specifications to determine if you will meet the minimum qualifications (MQ’s). Please make note of Education and Experience requirements for the classification. The Classification Specification and MQ’s can be found here: Research Data Specialist III Series - CalHR.

Final Filing Date

Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in multi‑system data integration to build analytic pipelines, and fluency in SQL and analytic programming (e.g. R, SAS, Python when applicable).
• Experience with health services data systems and other population health/quality measure data and technical specifications.
• Expertise in statistical sampling, statistical analysis, data quality assurance processes, and research methodologies in an applied research setting.
• Demonstrated experience in database programming and distributed compute environments such as Databricks Lakehouse.

Benefits

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

Contact Information

Hiring Unit Contact:
Arlene Saucedo
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Telework and Salary Information

This position is currently eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

The DHCS office location for this position is 1700 K Street, Sacramento, CA.

Personal Leave Program 2025 agreement Salary

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

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.