Consumer Research Data Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Interested in digging into why people do what they do? Like to work independently but with a supportive team to bounce ideas off of and learn from? Want to actually see the value you add to a business? The Business Planning & Research Unit at the California Lottery is dedicated to maximizing sales and contributions to California public schools through thoughtful evaluations of marketing initiatives and enterprise programs, and conducting consumer research and analytics to drive key business and marketing strategy decisions. And we need another creative, analytical thinker to join our team!

This position requires a current Research Data Analyst I exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: “telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California.

When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?

People are drawn to the Lottery because we:

• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace 
• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
• Recognize individual and team contributions
• Support the importance of work-life balance
• Invest in the professional development of our team members
• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

May consider a Training & Development assignment.

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.

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 hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click  to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

The Lottery is less than 30 minutes from all that Downtown Sacramento has to offer. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, free gym, close to the light rail station, electric car charging stations, and free parking!! Apply today to join a dynamic organization that is not only passionate about its mission, but also its people!!

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Working Conditions

1. a. Schedule: The RDAI is expected to primarily work between the business hours of 7:30am-5:30pm.
2. b. Travel: Periodic travel may be required dependent on research needs.
3. c. Other: Required to work a minimum of two days in the headquarters office (climate controlled high-rise office building under artificial lighting).

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
• The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, (), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial ; official transcripts will be required upon appointment . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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:

• Degree in statistics, economics, data analysis, quantitative research, or psychology.
• Knowledge and experience conducting quantitative analysis on programs or initiatives.
• Knowledge and experience with the design and execution of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Knowledge and/or experience conducting data manipulation, aggregations, and analysis of structured and unstructured data using Excel.
• Experience using SPSS (or other statistical software), Power BI (or other visualization tool), R (or other predictive modeling software), and/or survey data analysis software.
• Knowledge of utilizing the scientific method for research.
• Knowledge of time management and organizational techniques to provide for efficient prioritization and completion of competing work assignments.
• Experience writing technical reports and presenting data and statistical analysis to others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey and explain complex problems and solutions to a technical and non-technical audience.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications

Provide a Statement of Qualification that addresses each of the numbered items below. Please number your responses to the corresponding number below. Your response should be limited to two single spaced pages in a 12 point readable font, such as Arial or Times New Roman. In order to be considered you must submit a Statement of Qualifications.

1. Tell us about your education, training, and prior work experience and why it makes you the most qualified candidate for this position. How do you meet the desirable qualifications?

2. Please describe a time when you took raw data, conducted a thorough analysis, and translated it into an actionable business recommendation and/or report.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualification instructions below.