RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II JC-521055

Department Information At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi‑Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi‑Cal) payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators. The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year. CDPH is an E‑Verify employer. Department Website: Job Description And Duties This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing technical research, statistical analysis, and research studies necessary to gather, compile and provide analysis and interpretation of facility‑related data projects. The incumbent uses Microsoft (MS) Excel (including pivot tables), Microsoft Access, and SAS software to analyze data integrity problems within Licensing and Certification (L&C) data systems. The Research Data Analyst II (RDA II) collects and reviews data from existing sources (e.g., local, state and federal agencies, non‑governmental groups) to ensure the data integrity of data extractions from L&C data systems. The incumbent monitors data entry into L&C databases and communicates to data entry users to ensure data integrity. The incumbent provides assistance and feedback to district office support staff regarding data entry requirements. The incumbent creates and maintains documentation of all analytical work during data integrity projects in order to effectively communicate analytical processes and prepares and presents effective presentations. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Data Supervisor I. Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures. 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. Please use this link to take the RDA II Exam: Telework Information This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded. Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement. Position Details Job Code #: JC-521055 Position #(s): 580-811-5731-001 Working Title: Regulatory Data Analyst Classification: RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II $6,647.00 - $8,325.00 A Number of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Final Filing Date: 6/23/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Public Health