Data Specialist

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. 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. Position Details Job Code #: JC-527354 Position #(s): View phone number on click.appcast.io-XXX Working Title: Data Specialist Classification: RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

$6,955.00 - $8,706.00 A

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: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information works to ensure that healthcare is available where Californians need it most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing vital health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We provide tools and support to help you start, build, or transition your career while making a meaningful impact for all Californians. The Office of Health Workforce Development increases access to healthcare services in underserved communities with a focus on building a diverse workforce. Our team evaluates healthcare policy, investigates workforce gaps, and distributes over 3,000 awards each year in the form of scholarships, loans, and grants. Be a part of a community of professionals that create innovative solutions to ensure all Californians have access to equitable and quality health care. HCAI is committed to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. We value our employees’ skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture of equitable opportunity, empowering our employees to advance health care access and information for the diverse populations we serve across California. Department Website: Job Description And Duties Under general direction of the Research Data Supervisor II, incumbent serves as an analyst for supporting the various data‑related projects for the Office of Health Workforce Development (OHWD). This position supports the development of reports summarizing outcomes and, when required, presents the information to executive leadership or decision‑making bodies. The incumbent has knowledge of data provisioning, validation, testing, standardization, reporting/dissemination, and application scoring criteria. Provides consultative services regarding healthcare workforce programs and their impacts, as well as the healthcare workforce industry. Utilizes a variety of software packages to conduct research, perform data analyses, and create data visualizations, including but not limited to Tableau, Qualtrics, ArcGIS, Excel, Power BI, R, Python, Microsoft Dynamics and PowerPoint. Analyzes qualitative and quantitative data and understands survey design, as well as best practices for a variety of data collection and reporting processes. Works with OHWD management, departmental staff, legislative bodies, governmental entities, commissions, partners, stakeholders, and other customers and serves on healthcare workforce planning advisory bodies, ad hoc groups, and other work teams to ensure research is relevant and accurate. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025 , visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. Take a 2-minute survey to tell us why you applied for HCAI! - You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Application must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ must be in 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than 2 page(s) in length. The SOQ must include responses to the following questions in numerical order; do not consolidate responses. In-Person Interviews are anticipated to be held September 1st. Describe a project where you collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a visualization or analysis. Include any challenges you faced and how you addressed them to achieve success. Describe your experience managing multiple, high priority projects simultaneously while still meeting deadlines. To support fair hiring, applicants should prepare their application materials using their own knowledge, experience, and skills. Your responses should show your own qualifications and work history. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools should only be used responsibly. Final Filing Date: 8/14/2026 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Health Care Access and Information