research data analyst i

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:

Under the direct supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, and working under the guidance of the Research Data Analyst II, the Research Data Analyst I (RDA I) performs basic research, data gathering, scheduled report maintenance, and statistical work related to the California Department of Health Care Services Short-Doyle/Medi-Cal programs and provides analysis related to data trends and flags for potential impacts. The RDA I compiles and performs more basic data research studies to provide management with technical knowledge and policy recommendations and prepares well-organized, accessible summaries of findings. The RDA I assists the RDA II and RDS I in the unit with validating and verifying individual and county-level administrative and sample data about program participants. The RDA I responds to questions from internal and external stakeholders about data source and quality, and validating data outputs. The RDA I also performs basic analytical and administrative assignments related to the implementation of updates and changes affecting the Short-Doyle Medi-Cal claiming system for the Local Government Financing Division (LGFD).

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

Working Conditions

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 ANALYST I
• RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-

Position #(s):

XXX

Working Title:

Program Data Analyst I (Hybrid Option)

Classification:

RESEARCH DATA ANALYST I

$4, $5,079.00 A

$4, $5,495.00 B

$5, $6,922.00 C

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

Shall Consider:

RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II

$6, $8,325.00 A

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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.

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Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps:

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

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the Research Data Analyst I or Research Data Analyst II Research Data Series - CalHR. See the Minimum Requirements section below.

2. Complete the statement of qualifications 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 statement of qualifications - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.

4. Once you have applied, take the Research Data Analyst I This is an exam bulletin for Research Data Analyst 1Examination or the Research Data Analyst II This is an exam bulletin for Research Data Analyst 2 Examination.

Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section:

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant's ability to present information clearly and provide DHCS additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

Please provide response in Arial 12 point font, 1 inch margins, no more than 2 pages. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.

1. Please describe your knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Excel, SAS, Sequel, or other analytic tools for health care related data management projects and initiatives.

2. Please describe your knowledge and experience with health care provider and beneficiary data including license/certification information, eligibility, claims, encounter, utilization, and or other health care data.

3. Describe one major project where you validated, identified, resolved and monitored data quality issues.

Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for this position.

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: 12/26/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral