Overview
Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal) payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.
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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.
Under the general supervision of the Field Operations Support Unit (FOSU) Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Research Data Analyst II (RDA II) performs technical research, in-depth data analysis, and research studies necessary to gather, compile, and provide analysis and interpretation of data, design and revision recommendations regarding the Survey Workload Activity Tracking System (SWAT), the State Performance Integrated Reporting and Intelligence Too (SPIRIT) Report, and other more complex data projects and assignments. The RDA II uses Microsoft (MS) Excel (including pivot tables), Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power BI, and other proprietary state and federal data systems to independently develop and analyze data. Through the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, the RDA II independently, and as the workgroup lead, identifies and documents processes, procedures, and guidelines. The RDA II will independently, and in collaboration, review existing processes, practices, procedures, and guidelines to identify and recommend initial and ongoing efficiency and quality improvement opportunities utilizing “Plan, Do, Check, Act,” “Lean Thinking,” and other similar tools.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
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:
Knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Excel, including pivot tables.
Experience using Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Azure, and other proprietary State and Federal data systems.
Ability to use the above data systems to independently develop and analyze data as well as development of dashboards.
How To Apply
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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=487655
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About The California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
