Job Posting: Data in Action Lead

Department of Public Health

JC-510443
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Data in Action Lead
RESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFF

$8,327.00 - $10,779.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 3/25/2026

Job Description and Duties

Why Join the CDPH?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

Incumbents in approved classifications for which a master’s degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Incumbents in approved classifications for which a doctoral degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 3% of their monthly base pay. When an individual meets both criteria listed above, the employee shall be eligible for only one amount based on the highest degree held.

About this Role:
We are recruiting for a Research Scientist Staff. 

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing data-driven decision making, equity-centered public health practice, and collaborative innovation across the Center for Family Health (CFH). The activities reflect the role’s contribution to Center operations and strategic priorities through internal and external collaboration.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Center for Family Health. The Research Scientist Staff serves as the CFH Data in Action Lead. Responsibilities include leading Center-wide collaborative data initiatives and conducting and leading quality improvement efforts. The Research Scientist Staff will also serve as a resource for CFH programs, providing statistical and epidemiological advisement to CFH Divisions, and assisting with Center-level scientific review of reports and manuscripts.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. 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.


Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-510443
Position #(s):
580-501-5594-XXX
Working Title:
Data in Action Lead
Classification:
RESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFF
$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:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Center for Family Health (CFH) has three divisions:

Our mission is to protect and promote the health of individuals, pregnant people, and their children. We know there are lifelong benefits of early investment in children to reduce risk and injury and increase resiliency to better buffer life's challenges.

At the CFH, we:

  • Lead programs that support pregnant people and new parents.
  • Collect, analyze, and report California data on the health and well-being of families.
  • Screen pregnant people and new babies for life-threatening genetic conditions.
  • Assess our programs to understand if they are helping our families towards better health and engage in continuous quality improvement.
  • Develop communication and educational materials on topics related to health and pregnancy, infants, and adolescents.
  • Commit to ending inequities in maternal and infant health outcomes.

CDPH is an E-Verify Employer  
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts official or un-official and/or Degree for education verification.


For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY).  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # 510443 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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: 3/25/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Public Health
CCAU Mailing
Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
P.O. Box 997378
MS 1700-1702
Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Public Health
CCAU Mailing
Classification & Certification Unit
P.O. Box 997378
MS 1700-1702
Sacramento, CA 95899-7378
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Other -

    Please see Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SQ may be rejected.

  • Other -

    A Writing Sample is Required - As part of the application package for this position, candidates are required to submit at least one writing sample. Applications received without a Writing Sample may be rejected.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Experience with research, data analysis, management, and visualization, especially as it pertains to advancing data-driven decision making and equity-centered public health practice.
  • Experience with Tableau, Microsoft Power BI and/or other analytic, business intelligence, or visualization software used for analytic, data management, or reporting initiatives.
  • Ability to develop and maintain web-based data visualizations.
  • Ability to design and implement impactful public health data strategies.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kuljit Badyal
(916) 416-8817
Kuljit.Badyal@cdph.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) 445-0938
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.

Supplemental Questionnaire/Writing Sample

If you are interested in this position, complete the following steps:

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the  Research Scientist III (Social/Behavioral). See the Minimum Requirements section above.

2. Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.

3. Submit your application package with all required documents - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
4. Once you have applied, take the Research Scientist Staff Exam .

** Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. **


Applicants must also include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) with their application. Responses must be no longer than two pages, single spaced, and formatted in 12-point Arial font with one-inch margins. 

Respond directly to the following Supplemental Questionnaire prompts:

1. Having seen this advertisement, tell us why you feel you are qualified for this CFH Data in Action Lead position. Please include in your response any relevant professional experience, skills, education, training, or lived experience

2. Please describe your knowledge and experience working with data to advance health equity, quality improvement, and public health impact.

3. Please describe your knowledge and experience working with Tableau, Microsoft Power BI and/or other analytic, business intelligence, or visualization software used for analytic, data management, or reporting initiatives.

 

Writing Sample Instruction:

Please include one publication you’ve authored or co-authored.

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.

Application Methods:
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