Research Data Specialist III (Hybrid)

California Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

California Department of Health Care Services in Sacramento is seeking a Research Data Specialist III to independently design and lead complex research projects supporting Medi-Cal eligibility and benefits. The role requires strong SAS/SQL skills and fluency in data governance and policy implications.

You will drive methodologies, oversee data processes across BEDSB, and advise executive leadership, while handling ad hoc analytical requests to support program monitoring and compliance.

Qualificações

• Independently design and lead complex research projects using Medi-Cal data.
• Proficient with SAS/SQL or equivalent BI tools and data analysis software.
• Experience applying data governance and policy implications to research outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Design research methodologies and lead complex studies to inform Medi-Cal eligibility and benefits.
• Develop and refine interdepartmental data processes across BEDSB and HR1 implementation.
• Advise executive leadership on policy implications based on analytical results; respond to ad hoc requests.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Communication

Statistical knowledge

Ferramentas

SAS

SQL

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Job Description And Duties

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. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

The Enterprise Data and Information Management (EDIM), Program Data Reporting Division (PDRD) at the California DHCS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Research Data Specialist III (RDS III) within the Benefits and Eligibility Data Support Branch (BEDSB). Under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I, the RDS III will independently design, develop, perform, and lead complex research projects and activities in support of the Medi-Cal program, specifically the Eligibility and Benefits Data Section. The RDS III will direct the design of research methodologies and develop innovative analytical approaches where no established methodology exists to address complex program and policy questions. The incumbent will perform the most complex research and data analysis related to eligibility alignment, immigrant coverage limitations, work requirements, redetermination cycles, and other statutory mandates. The RDS III will work with programs and data systems to serve as PDRD's senior expert responsible for leading the development, oversight, and refinement of interdepartmental data processes supporting H.R.1 implementation across Medi-Cal eligibility, compliance, and program monitoring requirements. The incumbent will establish and promote statewide and departmental data standards, advise executive leadership on policy implications of research findings, and make recommendations on major program and policy decisions based on analytical and research outcomes. The incumbent will demonstrate strong analytic, statistical, data governance, organizational, and communication skills and be proficient in SAS, Structured Query Language (SQL), or other statistical and business intelligence software. The RDS III will also respond to complex ad hoc requests as necessary to support BEDSB business needs.

Training and Development (T&D) assignm ents 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 sponsorship 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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST III

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement