RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II JC-537919

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

California Department of Public Health is seeking an Information System Analyst to perform complex data analysis and support bidirectional data exchange for public health surveillance. The role includes testing, monitoring, and optimizing data inflows and reporting tools.

You will collaborate with Health Information Exchange entities and vendor/EHR environments to validate data accuracy, with guidance from the eCR Unit’s Unit Chief.

Qualifications

• Proficient in analyzing complex public health data.
• Experience with data exchange in public health surveillance.
• Ability to test and validate data interfaces and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex data analysis and support data exchange processes.
• Plan, test, monitor, and optimize data reporting for surveillance.
• Collaborate with HIE entities and vendor/EHR environments to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Data analysis

Public health data

Data exchange

Testing

Tools

HIE systems

EHR interfaces

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.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by optimizing data and technology by improving collection and reporting of data through the surveillance system administered by the Public Health Reporting InforMation Exchange (PRIME) Branch.

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

“The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer.”

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

Job Description and Duties

The Research Data Specialist II (RDS II) performs the more complex data analysis, provides operational and technical support for bidirectional and unidirectional data exchange processes, including troubleshooting, testing, monitoring, and optimizing incoming data for public health surveillance consumption. The RDS II plans, organizes, and conducts end-to-end testing and post-production evaluation of public health data intended for state and local surveillance efforts. The incumbent will populate, edit, and interpret structured and unstructured data, and is responsible for implementing and monitoring data reporting tools. The RDS II assesses potential impact areas, evaluates risks, and resolves complex issues affecting data integrity and program operations. This position collaborates with technical staff in healthcare and public health organizations, Health Information Exchange (HIE) entities, and vendor/EHR environments to validate and verify the accuracy and reliability of uni-directional and bi-directional data exchange interfaces.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Unit Chief of the Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) Unit.

This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent. 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.

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

Final Filing Date: 11/19/2026

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-537919
• Position #(s): 580-480-5758-901
• Working Title: Information System Analyst
• Classification: RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
• Salary Range: $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: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time