RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

State Employee Benefits

Job summary

State of California's Department of Developmental Services seeks a Research Data Supervisor I to lead analytics initiatives, develop informative dashboards, and assess data product needs. You will guide a team of analysts and contribute to program evaluation efforts.

The role is hybrid (in-office/telework) with residency in California. Salary ranges from $7,530 to $9,355 per month, plus benefits, and requires eligibility for state employment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data analytics projects and teams.
• Strong skills in SQL and Python for data analysis.
• Ability to design, develop, and communicate dashboards using Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement analytics projects; develop reports and dashboards.
• Provide leadership and direction to analytics team; participate in operational activities.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Git

Job description

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters

JC-536896 -

JC-536896 - Research Data Supervisor I
RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I

$7,530.00 - $9,355.00 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: 11/12/2026

Under the general direction from the Chief of the Program Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Section, the Research Data Supervisor I (RDS I) is responsible for the planning and implementation of analytics projects, development of visually compelling and informative reports and dashboards, and ongoing assessment of member needs and interests in data products. As a working supervisor, the RDS I provides leadership, guidance, and direction to team members and participates in operational activities to achieve unit goals and objectives.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

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

Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Onsite work is performed in an open-spaced, partitioned office environment. Occasional daytime and overnight statewide travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I

RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I $7,530.00 - $9,355.00 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:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Department is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include:

• First floor retail space (separate access from 12 th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors
• Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

• For SQL, Python, and Power BI and/or Tableau, identify your years of experience and level of proficiency (basic, intermediate, or advanced). Describe the most complex data analytics project in which you used SQL and/or Python, highlighting your technical contributions and the project's outcomes
• Describe your experience leading a team of data analysts. Using a specific project as an example, explain your leadership approach, the key challenge you faced in managing the team or project, and how you addressed it.

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

If you are not basing your eligibility on an educational requirement, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File). Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of statistical and analytical skills; the ability to manipulate, analyze, and integrate complex datasets using programming languages such as SQL and Python; knowledge of relational databases, data warehouses, data pipeline development, and data integration processes, including extract, transform, and load (ETL); experience in Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools, including the ability to develop interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate complex information effectively; and familiarity with version control tools such as Git.

Ability to think strategically and anticipate future challenges and opportunities; communicate ideas, expectations, and feedback clearly and concisely while fostering open and transparent communication; adapt to change and uncertainty; make sound decisions and solve problems effectively; and lead and manage projects to achieve organizational goals.

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
[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.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources website at: www.calhr.ca.gov .

If you have not taken the Research Data Supervisor I exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click here to gain list eligibility.

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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.