Research Advisory Services Scientist (Hybrid)

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Job Description And Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

The Enterprise Data and Information Management (EDIM), Data Analytics Division (DAD) at the California DHCS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Research Scientist Staff (RSS) within the Research Advisory Services Team Unit (RASTU).

Under general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I, the RSS will plan, organize, and direct epidemiology/biostatistics scientific research studies of highly developed scientific scope for the Research Advisory Services Section. This will require ongoing scientific research and data analysis related to DHCS programs in accordance with DHCS' specifications and requirements. The RSS will apply epidemiology, biostatistics, survey techniques, theoretical models, and research methods to plan, organize, and direct scientific research studies of a highly developed scientific scope and complexity to assess the impact of Medi-Cal policies and programs on eligibility, access, quality, utilization, health outcomes and expenditures in the context of disparities/equity and population health. The position will act as a resource/team lead to management and research staff for complex advanced research, statistical analysis, and data linkage associated with data collection, reporting, and implementation of evidence-based programs and best practices to reduce health disparities and improve health, quality of care, and cost outcomes.

The advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the 15th of every month, and will continue to be reviewed until selections are made.

Training and Development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position for current California civil service employees. T&D assignments cannot exceed 24 months. However, successful T&D candidates may transition to a permanent appointment, if eligible at the end of the T&D assignment.

This position has been advertised as limited term and is expected to last 24 months; it may become permanent or be extended.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Minimum Requirements

• RESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFF

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-
• Position #(s):
• Working Title: Research Advisory Services Scientist (Hybrid)
• Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFF
• Salary: $8,327.00 - $10,779.00
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

Take a look at some of the DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom.

The DAD's mission is to describe and analyze data to answer questions that can be used to meet business objectives and drive decision-making.

All hires pending HR approval.

Special Requirements

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with research, analysis, data management, and visualization of quantitative data.
• Experience and expertise with analytic software like: SAS, SQL, R Script, Python, and ArcGIS.
• Ability to design and implement health services research and data strategies.

Benefits

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

DHCS Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Kathy Lao

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 Officer

California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Telework and Salary Information

Telework: This position is currently eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

The DHCS office location for this position is at 1700 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95811.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the positions associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

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.