Research Data Specialist I (Hybrid Option)

California Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); Híbrido; USD 7000 - 8700; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, including health, dental, and

Paid Holidays and vacation/leave

Defined retirement program

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

California Department of Health Care Services is seeking a Research Data Specialist I (Hybrid Option) in Sacramento. Under general direction, you will design and conduct complex analytical studies of encounter data and other managed care data sources, and prepare actionable reports for HIMD to assess MCP performance against contracts.

This 12-month limited-term position offers telework flexibility, potential path to permanency, and training opportunities.

Qualificações

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail; able to work independently or in a team and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of statistics and data collection/analysis techniques.
• Experience with SAS, R, Python, Databricks and/or SQL; willingness to learn new tools.
• Experience in health care, pharmaceutical, or public health sectors.

Responsabilidades

• Independently designs, organizes, and conducts complex analytical studies of encounter data and other managed care data sources.
• Prepares clear, actionable reports to convey study results and guide HIMD on MCP performance.
• Supports training and development assignments and potential transition to permanent appointment.

Conhecimentos

Communication (written/verbal)

Attention to detail

Statistics knowledge

Data collection/analysis methods

Programming languages

SQL

SAS

R

Python

Databricks

Ferramentas

SAS

R

Python

Databricks

SQL

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

Under general direction of the Research Data Supervisor I, the RDS I will independently designs, organizes, and conducts complex analytical studies of encounter data and other managed care data sources. The RDS I prepares clear, actionable reports to convey study results and provide guidance to HIMD on the performance of Managed Care Plans (MCPs) in meeting contractual requirements.

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 24 months; it may become permanent or be extended.

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This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa spoonsorship by the start date of employment.

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

• RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-533152
• Position #(s): 803-395-5742-910
• Working Title: Research Data Specialist I (Hybrid Option)
• Classification: RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I
• $6,955.00 - $8,706.00 A
• # of Positions: 1
• 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 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).

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

Contact Information

Hiring Unit Contact: Arlene Saucedo

[phone]

[e-mail]

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 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.