RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II JC-529728

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Regulatory Data Specialist II to perform independent, complex research and statistical work related to licensing, certification, and enforcement analytics. You will extract data, develop analytic datasets, pivot tables, and reports using SAS, Excel, Power BI, Azure, Tableau, and SQL tools.

Hybrid telework is available; travel may be required. This permanent, full-time role is based in Sacramento County with a salary range of $7,640 to

Qualifications

• Independent, complex, technical, and quantitative research and statistical work for licensing, certification, and enforcement analytics.
• Develops analytic measures, datasets, pivot tables, and reports for staff, stakeholders, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Extracts data from various sources, interprets and summarizes it into analytic working files.
• Develops measures, analytic datasets, pivots, reports, and presentations for internal use and external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with fellow research staff, auditors, CHCQ management, facility personnel, contractors, and external partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Pivot tables

Tools

SAS

Excel

Power BI

Azure

Tableau

SQL

Toad Data Point

SSIS

SSRS

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

• CDPH is an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing independent, complex, technical, and quantitative research, and statistical work necessary to accomplish the objectives and tasks of the Intakes & Enforcement Analytics Section related to licensing and certification regulatory requirements and enforcement activities. The Research Data Specialist II (RDS II) extracts data from various sources, interprets, summarizes, documents and creates analytic working files for use within the Section. Develops statistical measures and reports for dissemination to staff, stakeholders, and the public. Acts as a resource to staff regarding development and implementation of performance measures, benchmarks, and the utilization of data management, analytical, and reporting software. Develops measures, analytic datasets, pivot tables, reports, and presentations. Apply knowledge and proficiency with SAS, Excel (including pivot tables.), PowerBi, Azure, Tableau, Toad™ Data Point (SQL), and/or Microsoft stack software (Server Integration Services [SSIS], SQL Server Reporting Services [SSRS], and SQL Management Studio) in performing assignments.

Although many assignments will be completed independently, others will require close, productive collaboration with fellow research staff, auditors, CHCQ management, health care facility personnel, contractors, other Departmental staff, and various other external parties.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Data Supervisor II.

Telework Information

Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529728

Position #(s): 580-811-5758-909

Working Title: Regulatory Data Specialist

Classification: RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

Salary: $7,640.00 - $9,561.00 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: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Final Filing Date: 9/7/2026