What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST III position at Department of Health Care Access and Information?
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST III
- RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
Department Information
The Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) has three primary responsibilities: slowing health care spending growth, monitoring health system performance, and assessing market consolidation. OHCA was created in an effort to slow rising health care spending, and the work of this office will make a tangible difference in making health care more affordable. If you believe that all Californians should have access to health care and be able to afford it, then join the OHCA team.
HCAI demonstrates a commitment to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated, and comfortable as their authentic selves. We value our employees’ skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture providing equitable opportunities which empowers health care access and information serving diverse CA populations.
Special Requirements
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: 4/11/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
- Other -
Unofficial transcripts must be included if qualifying under an education pattern of the minimum qualifications. If selected, official transcripts will be required upon appointment.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A State of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Limit responses to 2 pages, Typed, 12 point Arial Font, 1 inch margins
- Describe your education, training, and experience related to reviewing and synthesizing information and research, including but not limited to, your experience writing literature reviews.
- Describe your education, training, and experience related to conducting empirical research and evaluation. Please include a description of your experience with specific research methods and experience conducting research in an applied setting.
- Describe your experience working with health and health care related typical and atypical data sources.
Desirable Qualifications
Research Data Specialist III
- At least 4 years of experience in health care delivery, administration, or policy related issues.
- At least 3 years experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders on complex research products, methodology, and/or reports.
- At least 3 years experience conducting data analysis and research.
- At least 3 years experience summarizing data analysis and writing memos, issue briefs, or reports.
- At least 2 years experience in a lead role developing novel approaches to collect and analyze data.
- At least 1 year providing review formal peer review or direction on a project to peer and/or junior staff.
- Experience in conducting complex quantitative analysis of multiple complex data sets.
- Experience in communicating findings of complex research to experts and non-experts.
- Experience in managing competing priorities and completing tasks in a timely manner.
- Experience in assessing the quality and fidelity of various data sources.
- At least 4 years of experience in health care delivery, administration, or policy related issues.
- At least 2 years experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders on complex research products, methodology, and/or reports.
- At least 2 years experience conducting data analysis and research.
- At least 2 years experience summarizing data analysis and writing memos, issue briefs, or reports.
- Experience in conducting complex quantitative analysis of multiple complex datasets.
- Experience in communicating findings of complex research to experts and non-experts.
- Experience in managing competing priorities and completing tasks in a timely manner.
- Experience in assessing the quality and fidelity of various data sources.
Benefits
University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) employees may qualify to transfer their current and previous employment credit to State of California employment through CalPERS. Human Resources can help with this process upon employment or you can reach out to CalPERS for inquiries at (888) 225-7377.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Amanda Herman
(916) 326-3228
HRClassAndPay@hcai.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Office
(916) 326-3261
eeo@hcai.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Application Requirements
If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you MUST include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Example: if you are applying for a Staff Services Analyst position based on your Bachelor’s degree, you must attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts showing the conferred date of the degree you obtained. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. Applicants who fail to provide this information shall be disqualified.
Exam for Classifications
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
