Data Specialist

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.
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Working Conditions

HCAI is committed to fostering a flexible, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports both operational excellence and employee well-being.

HCAI is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5. Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE PARKING and fully equipped electric vehicle charging stations. HCAI is close to many dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

HCAI supports a hybrid telework schedule for many positions, consistent with operational requirements. Telework schedules are only available for CA residents. The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises.

Visa Sponsorship: HCAI is not an E-Verify employer and does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

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:

• Experience in performing data collection, standardization, and reporting data findings 
• Experience with healthcare data a plus
• Software and analytical tools proficiency (e.g. SQL, R, Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS, Qualtrics, Excel, Python or similar platforms)
• Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights (e.g., displaying findings in dashboards and data visualizations)
• Strong collaboration/communication/coordination and stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to healthcare.

To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the Salary and Benefits page on the CalHR website .

University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) employees may qualify to transfer their current and previous employment credit to State of California employment through CalPERS. Human Resources can help with this process upon employment, or you can reach out to CalPERS for inquiries at View phone number on us.fitly.work.

Additional Application Requirements

To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current work experience in the duties performed section. The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification.

Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information e.g. Social Security Number (SSN).

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your high school or college/university transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.

Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. HCAI accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted to apply for this position.