Retention Research and Analytics Specialist II

California Correctional Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) seeks a Research Data Specialist II to design, implement, evaluate, and report on complex research projects focused on employee engagement and retention within the department. You’ll apply multivariate analysis, regression modeling, and predictive analytics to reveal insights that guide workforce strategies.

Located at the Elk Grove headquarters in Sacramento County, this full-time role supports the HR division, with communications primarily

Responsibilities

• Create, design, implement, evaluate, and report on complex research projects focused on employee engagement and retention.
• Apply advanced statistical methods such as multivariate analysis, regression modeling, and predictive analytics.
• Collaborate with HR to translate analytics into actionable strategies to improve workforce outcomes.

Job description

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

Job Description And Duties

Fuel Your Curiosity. Drive Real Change.

At California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS), we’re on a mission to transform how we engage and retain our workforce, and data is part of our strategy. As a Research Data Specialist II, you won’t just analyze numbers; you’ll uncover the stories hidden within the data, revealing insights that guide decisions, spark innovation, and shape impactful strategies. By applying advanced statistical methods such as multivariate analysis, regression modeling, and predictive analytics, you’ll have the potential to improve the employee experience and strengthen retention across the state. Join us and turn analytical expertise into meaningful action that touches lives and builds the future of a pioneering program.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please visit: J oin CCHCS

Effective July 1, 2025 in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit (R01), and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by three percent and will receive five PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 30, 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Under the general direction of the Manager II, Workforce Development and Talent Management, and residing within the Projects and Reporting Solution Services, California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS), Human Resources Division, the Retention Research and Analytics Specialist II serves as a prime resource and subject matter expert to create, design, implement, evaluate, and report on highly complex and sensitive research projects, activities, and/or strategies on employee engagement and retention data.

This position is located in Human Resources (HR), which delivers innovative programs and services that attract, cultivate, and serve a diverse, highly-qualified workforce. California Correctional Health Care Services’ HR professionals provide outstanding customer service, provide tools and resources for job development and advancement, and ensure fairness and accuracy in all aspects of HR.

This advertisement is for a Research Data Specialist II position(s) located at headquarters in Elk Grove, Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 042-210-5758-938.

Note

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Please note

A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.

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

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.