Research Data Manager

Under direction of the Workforce Data Officer, the Research Data Manager is responsible for leading core research and data operations for the organization, overseeing data collection, validation, integration, analysis, and dissemination across multiple program areas. This role manages a portfolio of research and data projects, directs a multidisciplinary team, and ensures high-quality, accurate, and timely data products that support enforcement activities, reporting, and strategic decision-making. The Research Data Manager serves as a key advisor on survey methodology, statistical analysis, and data-driven insights, collaborating closely with internal partners and external stakeholders to strengthen data infrastructure, improve program effectiveness, and advance organizational goals. The role also oversees implementation of data governance, modernizes data systems and workflows, and leads development of tools, methods, and standards that improve data quality, accessibility, and security.

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.

This position will be located in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Oakland, Riverside, Fresno or Bakersfield, depending on the location of the selected candidate.


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

Working Conditions


This position is hybrid and may require the selected candidate to report in person up to 4 days a week in accordance with Department policy.


The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Requires ability to effectively work in a remote environment and complete complex tasks independently and as a team leader.
• Requires daily use of a personal computer and related software applications at a workstation.
• Requires ability to complete tasks that require repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties.
• Requires prolonged sitting and/or standing in a workstation for 6.5 to 7 hours per day.
• Willingness to work irregular hours occasionally.
• Requires frequent face-to-face contact with management, staff, and external stakeholders through verbal, written, and digital (e-mail) communication.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH DATA MANAGER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-530482


Position #(s):
326-420-5740-001

Working Title:
Research Data Manager


Classification:
RESEARCH DATA MANAGER $10,050.00 - $11,410.00
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:
United States


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Work Shift:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Work Week:
Monday-Friday


Department Information
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) enforces the state's robust civil rights laws, including the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the Disabled Persons Act, the Ralph Civil Rights Act, and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.


CRD has jurisdiction over complaints against public and private entities operating in California. With offices in six locations throughout California, CRD receives, investigates, and initiates individual and systemic discrimination complaints. CRD's Legal Division provides strategic guidance in complex investigations; litigates individual and pattern-or-practice cases in state and federal courts throughout the state; and provides general counsel support to the Department. CRD's Legal Division employs approximately seventy-five attorneys and staff throughout California.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be invited to interview for this position. However, upon receiving a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Department Website:


Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/16/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


California Civil Rights Department
Human Resources
Attn: Linda Critchfield
651 Bannon Street


Sacramento , CA 95811


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


California Civil Rights Department
Human Resources
Linda Critchfield
651 Bannon Street


Sacramento , CA 95811


08:00 AM - 05:00 PM


Required Application Package Documents


The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  Candidates are required to complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to completing a standard State application. Only candidates who submit all required documents by the final filing date will be considered. Resumes or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications without the SOQ will not be considered. Please see the SOQ instructions below for content and formatting information.
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


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:

• PhD and/or Master's Degree in a quantitative field, or equivalent applied experience demonstrating a track record of designing, launching, and managing end-to-end data collection pipelines or operational programs.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in research, survey methodology, or data operations, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency with R and Python languages for statistical analysis and data processing.
• Familiarity with Salesforce databases and data visualization tools.
• Strong project management, strategic planning, team leadership, and data governance expertise.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Pension through CALPERS
• Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
• Medical benefits into retirement
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
• School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Linda Critchfield
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Hiring Unit Contact:
Stephanie Pulles
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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:
EEO OFFICER
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Additional Application Instructions


Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.


All information regarding your employment history must be included on the State Employment Application STD 678:

• "To" and "From" dates (month/day/year)
• Hours worked per week
• Private sector job titles
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Job duties performed
• State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles).

Transcripts: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcript for verification. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must include official verification of U.S. equivalency prior to appointment by an organization found here .


Personally Identifiable Information: Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.


Statement of Qualifications Instructions


A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. Applications packets received without an SOQ will not be considered. The SOQ is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of an applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Your responses to the SOQ questions below should be no more than four (4) pages in length, single spaced, and 12-point Arial font.

Statement of Qualifications Questions

1. Describe your education, training, skills, and experiences that qualify you to manage end-to-end program operations for a statewide mandatory annual data collection of workforce demographic data from large employers.

2. Describe your approach to establishing data quality frameworks for data collection programs to ensure data quality and maximize data utility.

3. Describe your training and experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks that ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and privacy standards. Include in your response specific advanced statistical methods or privacy-preserving techniques you have used to protect sensitive workforce data while maintaining its analytic utility for reporting.


4. Describe your approach to translating complex program data into strategic insights and high-quality information for executive leadership, policymakers, and the public. Include in your response specific examples of how you synthesize and report data to drive organizational policy or inform strategic decision-making.

5. Describe your leadership and management philosophy regarding team structure, talent development, and capacity building. How have you optimized resources, built staff technical capacity, and fostered accountability to meet high performance standards under strict timelines?


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.