RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II

Position Details Job Code: JC-524052 Position #: 800-676-5731-705 Title: Research Data Analyst II / Research Data Analyst I Classification: RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II Salary: $6,647.00 - $8,325.00 A Shall Consider: RESEARCH DATA ANALYST I Salary Consideration: $4,469.00 - $5,079.00 A / $4,611.00 - $5,495.00 B / $5,529.00 - $6,922.00 C Number of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Job Description and Duties CDSS is looking for a highly motivated Research Data Analyst I/II (RDA I/II) with strong math, analytical skills and experience to join the Fiscal Forecasting Branch (FFB). The FFB consists of three bureaus: Family Engagement and Equity Estimates Bureau (FEEEB), Children, Adult, and Housing Programs Estimates Bureau (CAHPEB), and the Child Care Fiscal Services Bureau. The RDA II’s are senior analysts that work with minimal direction. It is essential for the RDA I/II to possess a strong background in mathematics and statistics as well as analytical skills to conceptualize, develop, and create fiscal estimates that are robust and consider multiple variables (e.g., funding environment, political considerations, data integration). The work intersects with multiple branches across the department and the RDA I/II needs to develop strong working relationships to be successful. The work produced will be scrutinized closely by senior management, executive staff, and external stakeholders because it will have direct implications for the State Budget. The RDA I/II must be able to work independently, reason logically, and possess strong analytical skills. The RDA I/II is expected to mentor junior staff members, take a lead role in complex assignments, and act as a manager when required. For this position, it is essential that the applicant has a strong research background from academia and/or from work experience in a data‑driven environment. Special Requirements Describe a specific project(s) in which you have researched or evaluated a problem and assessed alternatives. Explain the process you used for analyzing the issue, the recommendation(s) you provided and the outcome. Estimating the impact of various policies and program changes for various social services programs is a primary requirement of this job. What in your experience prepares you for this type of work? Please describe your experience making oral and written presentations to inform important decision making. 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 workplace. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Social Services