RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Research Data Supervisor II (RDSup II), the Research Data Analyst I/II (RDA I/II) will perform basic research, data gathering, scheduled report maintenance, and statistical work to support the In-Custody Death Review (ICDR) division, utilizing structured and unstructured data from existing reports and resources. The RDA I/II accesses, updates, manages, and maintains applications and databases that focus on the reporting requirements of the ICDR division. The RDA I/II is also the technical support liaison and often communicates and coordinates with BSCC’s other divisions, law enforcement and corrections agencies, and the public.

This position works in conjunction with Research Data Specialists (RDSs) and fellow RDAs. They will also work with Field Representatives and other staff within the ICDR division, Facilities Standards and Operations (FSO) division, and the County Facilities Construction (CFC) division.

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Working Conditions

This position is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change.

Overnight statewide travel may be required.

Special Requirements

Applicants are required to complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to completing a standard state application (Examination/Employment Application STD 678). The SOQ is required to elicit information regarding each candidates’ interest and experience in relation to this position. The completed SOQ must contain the associated Job Code #, address the questions below, and should not be more than two pages using Arial 12point font size. Applications without SOQs or with SOQs that do not appropriately address these requirements will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the SOQ. Please answer the following questions:

1. When creating a data pipeline or analysis workflow from scratch, how do you balance the need for efficiency to deliver insights quickly versus the need to build a scalable, repeatable process?

1. When data infrastructure is immature and in the developing phase, analysts often find conflicting definitions for the same metric across different ad-hoc spreadsheets. How do you establish a single source of truth when there is no data dictionary or centralized warehouse?

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:

• Knowledge of and experience with sensitive data/information or an interest in developing expertise in this area.
• Meticulousness in data handling and review to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data/
• Strong analytical, planning, and strategic thinking skills to be proactive about current and future tasks/processes.
• Knowledge and experience with querying, managing, and extracting data.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes management, attorneys, researchers, and support staff.
• Ability to create charts, graphs, and interactive dashboards using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or other data visualization applications.

Benefits

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

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  In addition to your application, you are required to submit a statement of qualifications, please see the special requirements section or visit for more details.