RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 931,000 - 1,166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

State of California's Department of Health Care Services is seeking a Research Data Specialist I for a 12-month limited-term full-time position with a hybrid telework option. The role focuses on data management, analysis, and reporting to support health care services delivery across California.

The ideal candidate will have strong statistics knowledge, proficiency in SAS/R/Python/SQL, and experience in healthcare or public health, with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and perform work accurately and thoroughly to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of statistics and techniques and methods of data collection and analysis.
• Experience with using programming language (i.e. SAS, R, Python, Databricks, and/or SQL). Willingness to learn new technological tools and to incorporate them in daily tasks.
• Experience in the health care, pharmaceutical, or public health sector(s).

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Data analysis

SAS

R

Python

Databricks

SQL

Healthcare domain knowledge

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Databricks

SQL

Job description

Job Posting: Research Data Specialist I (Hybrid Option)

Department of Health Care Services

JC-533152 - Research Data Specialist I (Hybrid Option)

$6,955.00 - $8,706.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/19/2026

Working Conditions

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

Minimum Requirements

• RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

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.

Number of Positions: 1

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 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.

All hires subject to HR approval.

Desirable Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and perform work accurately and thoroughly to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of statistics and techniques and methods of data collection and analysis.
• Experience with using programming language (i.e. SAS, R, Python, Databricks, and/or SQL). Willingness to learn new technological tools and to incorporate them in daily tasks.
• Experience in the health care, pharmaceutical, or public health sector(s).

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

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

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• 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

Contact Information

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

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 (PLP) 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 workplace. 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.