Enterprise Data Governance Architect (Hybrid)

Job Description and Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today.

About this Role:

The Enterprise Data and Information Management Program’s Health Information Management (HIMD) Division is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Research Data Specialist III (RDS III). 

Under general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II, the RDS III will provide leadership and technical expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, survey techniques, health services research, and DHCS enterprise data environment to plan, organize, and provide leadership and technical direction for departmental efforts maintained by the HIMD that assure trusted, consistent, well-defined, and compliant enterprise data. The RDS III leads cross-functional initiatives spanning metadata management, ETL/pipeline documentation, data lineage, master data management (MDM), reference data management (RDM),and analytic readiness to support DHCS program operations and the managed care-to-FFS transition. The role works across major DHCS systems (e.g., MEDS, CA-MMIS, CD-MMIS, CAPMAN, MIS/DSS, PACES, T-MSIS, Short Doyle, Collibra and other platforms/systems) and partners with program, policy, and technology teams to deliver standards, training, and executive-quality analytics. The RDS III holds full responsibility for recommendations, decisions, actions, and ideas; strategizes solutions with management on various issues; participates in policy discussions; advises and informs the decision-making process; and participates in internal committees to develop solutions.

Training and Development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position for current California civil service employees. T&D assignments cannot exceed 24 months. However, successful T&D candidates may transition to a permanent appointment, if eligible at the end of the T&D assignment.

This position has been advertised as limited term and is expected to last 12 months; it may become permanent or be extended.

Submitted applications will be reviewed once a month on the following dates: 9/30/2026,10/31/2026, 11/30/2026, and 12/31/2026. 

Only the most qualified applicants will be interviewed. 

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact  View email address on calcareers.ca.gov we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

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Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information Section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps

If you are interested in this position, complete the following steps: 

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the  See the Minimum Requirements section above.
2. Complete the supplemental application and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
3. Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the supplemental application - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
4. Once you have applied, take the Information Technology Specialist II Examination. Here is the link to the exam bulletin for this classification:  Research Data Specialist III Exam .

Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

It is critical to review the Classification Specifications to determine if you will meet the minimum qualifications (MQ’s). Please make note of Education and Experience requirements for the classification. The Classification Specification and MQ’s can be found here:  Research Data Specialist III Series - CalHR Supplemental Application

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete and sumbit the following Supplemental Application (SA). The SA serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SA with their application.  Resumes do not take the place of the SA.  Additionally, your SA must include your name and the Job Control number on SA.  The SA must be no more than 2 pages in length, single spaced. Using 12-point Arial font.

Describe your experience developing complex SQL or analytic programming solutions for large, multi - system data environments. In your response, provide a specific example where you:

• Integrated data across multiple source systems,

• Designed or optimized a data pipeline or ETL process, and

• Ensured data quality, consistency, or lineage accuracy.

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:

• Demonstrated expertise in multi-system data integration to build analytic pipelines, and fluency in SQL and analytic programming (e.g. R, SAS, Python when applicable).
• Experience with health services data systems and other population health/quality measure data and technical specifications.
• Expertise in statistical sampling, statistical analysis, data quality assurance processes, and research methodologies in an applied research setting.
• Demonstrated experience in database programming and distributed compute environments such as Databricks Lakehouse.

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's 

provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey:  SurveyMonkey link. This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

Telework and Salary Information

This position is currently eligible for telework. The  amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is  subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and  Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available  to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

The DHCS office location for this position is 1700 K Street, Sacramento, CA.
Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement Salary:

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

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.
• Supplemental Application -

  To be considered for this position, you must complete and submit a Supplemental Application (SA). Directions for completing the SA are in the Supplemental Application Requirement Section above. Applications received without the SA will not be considered. Cover letters, general statements or resumes do not take place of the SA.