Job Description

Job Description and Duties

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. 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 ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by aiding in the advancement of the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities by engaging staff and leveraging data and technology to enhance services as a member of the Data Curation and Acquisition Section (DCAS) within the Data Strategy and Governance Division (DSGD).

The Research Data Analyst I (RDA I) employs broad principles of algorithms, data structures, and data management. The incumbent will support DSGD staff in Federal, State, and local initiatives and subject matters; aid in research planning, design, and methodology; apply software applications and coding languages (e.g., SAS, SQL, R, Python, Excel, GIS) on a wide range of CDPH data sets; support CDPH program data analysis efforts across the department; and ensure standards-based approaches to data sharing, information exchange, privacy, and security of public health data and information.

The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Research Data Supervisor II, Chief of DCAS.

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Working Conditions

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts official or un-official and/or Degree for education verification.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions,  hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) .  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference  Job Control # (494112)  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email  apply@cdph.ca.gov  for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or,  a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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 conducting technical, economic, policy, or public health research and analysis , particularly involving large datasets or regulatory issues.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software , such as Excel, SQL, R, SAS, Python, or Tableau, and the ability to apply statistical methods to real-world data problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills , including the ability to translate complex data findings into clear, concise, and accessible language for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, or policies , and presenting findings or recommendations to stakeholders or decision-makers.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, external partners, and members of the public in a professional and respectful manner.
• Familiarity with data governance principles , data quality assurance, and privacy/confidentiality standards in a public health or government setting is a plus.

Benefits

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

Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) Instructions

A Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is required for this position. T he SQ must be typed and limited to one (1) page in total length, minimum twelve (12) point font. Please insert your name in the right corner, title the document "Supplemental Questionnaire,” and number your responses. Applications received without an SQ will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, generic statements of qualifications, and any other document will not take the place of the SQ.

The SQ must address the following:

1. Describe your overall experience working with any kind of health data. Please include your role, any software and coding languages leveraged, and how you communicated your work.

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.
• Other -

  Please see Supplemental Questionnaire instructions below at end of Posting . Any applications received that  do not provide a written response to the  SQ will not  be scored/reviewed.  

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