Research Analyst

Job Description and Duties

This is a reposting. If you previously submitted an application for this position, you do not need to reapply.

Analyze the critical business functions and the needs of the Dispute Resolution Units to provide timely solutions and reports using the division's data system. Analyze databases and use database management tools to process and review student-level data and/or local-level data to answer questions posed by internal and external shareholders. Maintain and manage the divisions data system in collaboration with division staff. Process data and provide various data reports. Create statistical trend/correlated reports to various monitoring and qualitative assurance process. Act as the lead trainer and primary technical support to Dispute Resolution Unit staff.

Designs, plans, and implements research and statistical projects; collaboratively assist in the planning, organization, and the development of multiple measures used to evaluate individual local educational agencies on a complex array of compliance issues and results, related issues using appropriate research methodologies. Work in collaboration with other staff members to analyze performance and compliance data in relation to federal and state special education laws, rules, and regulations. Respond to Public Records Act requests and other approved data requests.

Identify reliable sources of national, state, and local-level data related to federal and state special education law; compliance trends; local educational agency provision of services; and analyze multiple sources of data using sophisticated statistical techniques.

Perform varied technical and analytical tasks related to the processing of complaints, the analysis of completed investigations, and corrective actions.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. 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 range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.

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Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

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:

• Experience in performing complex data analysis using small and large data sets 
• Strong skills in SQL Management Studio 
• SAS, and Power BI 
• Experience with systems change management.

Benefits

State of CA provide comprehensive benefit packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

· Including health, dental, and vision

· Paid holidays: 11 State holidays, 1 personal holiday, 2 professional development days

·401(k) and 457(b) Plan(Savings Plus)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Commute Program

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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 -

  Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:

  Please explain why you are the best candidate for the Research Data Analyst II position in the Dispute Resolution Units. Please include any experience and/or knowledge related to complex data analysis using small and large data sets, strong skills in SQL Management Studio, SAS, Power BI, and experience with systems change management.
• Other - License or Certificate