Senior Research Data Specialist – Health Analytics & Policy

California Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Statistical knowledge

Tools

SAS

SQL

Job description

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.