LTC Research Data Specialist III; Hybrid Option

LTC Research Data Specialist III (Hybrid Option)

Join the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to help shape public health policy through data analysis and research. The role is hybrid, offering up to three remote days per week while reporting in person two days per week.

The Research Data Specialist III (RDS III) works under the Chief of the Provider Rates Division (PRD) to design, conduct, and interpret complex research studies that influence Medi-Cal Long‑Term Care (LTC) rate development. The specialist provides independent technical consultation, develops creative solutions, and advises senior management on the feasibility and impact of proposed initiatives and policy changes.

• Plan, organize, and conduct highly complex studies related to Medi‑Cal LTC services rate development.
• Exercise a high degree of initiative, act independently, and develop creative solutions to problems.
• Provide expert consultative services to senior and executive management on feasibility, impact, and potential of proposed initiatives, policy changes, or programmatic changes.
• Advise Division management on LTC rate development and influence statewide health policy goals.
• Design and direct major, highly complex research projects that may impact multiple divisions.
• Interpret study findings and advise on data integration, process improvement initiatives, and research and evaluation studies.

Minimum requirements stated in the Classification Specification.

• Experience with statistical software such as SAS, R, SQL, or Python.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and prioritize work to meet critical timelines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Continuous and ongoing training.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and leave.
• Defined retirement program.
• 401(k) and 457 savings plans.
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts.

• Classification:
  Research Data Specialist III
• Salary Range: $8,392 – $10,505
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid, up to 3 days per week
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hiring Unit Contact:
Alyssa Antuna
Phone: (279) 688‑0158
Email:

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 workplace. 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.