Specialty Services Data Specialist

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 (EDIM), Program Data Reporting Division (PDRD) at the California DHCS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Research Data Specialist II (RDS II) within the Community Programs Data Support Branch (CPDSB).

Under general direction of the Research Data Supervisor II, the RDS II will independently conduct more complex data analysis, data validation, data issue resolution and data support functions in the Specialty Services Data Section (SSDS) to support the Integrated Systems of Care Divisions (ISCD) waivers and programs. This will require ongoing data system and data analysis to support ISCD's programs and waivers in accordance with the DHCS' specifications and requirements.

The SSDS performs a broad range of data collection, analysis, research, and quality assurance activities, and is responsible for all state and federal reporting requirements across all programs and federal waivers to support the ISCD. These activities support and enhance efforts to ensure the provision of appropriate, necessary, and high quality medical services to eligible beneficiaries.

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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement
.

Working Conditions
This position offers a hybrid work schedule as outlined in the telework information section below; the amount of telework is based on the operational business needs. This position is currently eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in person a minimum of two days per week. 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 – Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

CalHR Telework Definitions:

• In Office – refers to all working days.
• Hybrid – refers to some working days in office and other days telework.
• Telework – refers to all working days at approved alternate work location.

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

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-

Position #(s):
XXX

Working Title:
Specialty Services Data Specialist (Hybrid)
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

$7, $9,561.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

Take a look at some of the DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom .

The PDRD's mission is to work with state, local, and community programs and business partners to support federal and state data reporting and data analytic requirements, along with providing data and research consultation and data expertise to programs and partners in these areas. The PDRD is part of the EDIM, which provides department-wide leadership and support of the collection, analysis, management, and dissemination of quality data and data products in order for programs to make sound, data-driven decisions to better serve members, improve outcomes, and support programmatic needs and requirements.

All hires pending HR approval.

Special Requirements
Simple Application Steps
If you are interested in this position, complete the following these simple steps:

• Review the education and experience minimum qualifications Research Data Specialist II . See the Minimum Requirements section above.
• Complete the state application by clicking "Apply Now" above. See below for detailed application instructions.
• Submit your application package with all required documents - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
• Once you have applied, take the Research Data Specialist II 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.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete and submit the following Supplemental Application (SA). Your response must be no longer than one page, single-spaced, formatted in 12-point font, with one-inch margins. Statements of Qualifications cannot be used as a substitute for the Supplemental Application.

• Please describe your interest in the position and emphasize the skills and experience that make you a strong candidate.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 12/16/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral