Senior Data and Research Analyst

Overview

The San Diego County Probation Department is recruiting for the position of Senior Data and Research Analyst to join the Business Intelligence (BI) Unit. The BI Unit is a small, specialized team dedicated to transforming data into meaningful insights that support departmental operations and strategic decision-making. Senior Data and Research Analysts play a critical role in producing dynamic, recurring dashboards and reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis using Excel and Power BI.

These visualizations are distributed to executive leadership and external partners to inform decisions and track performance.

Beyond data analysis, the BI Unit conducts business process reviews to identify operational efficiencies across the department. This includes site visits, employee interviews, and process mapping to develop recommendations that improve workflow and support staffing decisions. The BI Unit leads the implementation of new technologies, participating in every phase from procurement and system design to training and deployment. The team also responds to Public Records Act requests and other data inquiries on behalf of the department.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate has experience in SQL and a passion for using data to drive meaningful change. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex problems through data, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team that is shaping the future of probation services in San Diego County. Current vacancy is in the Probation Department;

however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments.

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below:

• Job Offer and Background Process begins week of March 2, 2026.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening:
  Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening and passing a probation background check.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

A master’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; OR additional years of experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Qualified applicants will be placed on a nine-month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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