Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by assisting the Quality Assurance & Data Integrity Unit (QADI) in driving process improvement, change management, performing data analysis, and implementing reporting solutions. In addition, this role includes support for the Financial Management Division’s (FMD) implementation, maintenance, and customer service of the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) and related financial databases.
The Research Data Specialist I (RDS I) independently performs quantitative and qualitative data-driven research and is responsible for querying, mining and manipulation, data quality determination, statistical analysis, development, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of sensitive and complex financial database while working closely with Executive Management. The incumbent is a data analytics consultant who has a full understanding of appropriate methodologies and processes available to CDPH for the overall administration, oversight and monitoring of the Department’s respective budget, expenditure, and revenue assessment.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Data Supervisor I of the Quality Assurance & Data Integrity Unit (QADI) within the Financial Management Division. (FMD).
The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. 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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
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.
