Research Data Analyst II

About the role

Under the general supervision of a Program & Project Supervisor, the incumbent will assist with the collection, verification, analysis, interpretation, organization, quality control, storage and mapping of broadband eligibility and subscriber data used to evaluate location eligibility, income and other data for determining project funding from the California Advanced Services Fund Broadband Infrastructure Grant Account. The person in this position will conduct analytical and statistical data collection using multiple platforms including but not limited to ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS online and Tableau to incorporate and present data visually using charts, graphs, tables, maps and other appropriate methods in order to produce compelling reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate broadband availability and subscriber data, along with demographic data, for the CASF program
• Analyze, collect and geocode granular location and demographic data to create shapefiles and maps for CASF webpages, reports and other uses
• Assist with creation and maintenance of Mapping and Location data portion of Grant Management System
• Review challenges to CASF projects, determine validity, reconcile changes to applications and projects
• Respond to inquiries and assist Regional Broadband Consortia and potential applicants
• Prepare written reports including but not limited to: staff proposals, white papers, memos and Commission resolutions
• Prepare written reports regarding the CASF program; analyze program data and prepare necessary summary charts/tables
• Respond to inquiries from the CASF Regional Consortia, governmental agencies and members of the public as needed regarding the CASF program
• Maintain and update CASF website and public information related to the CASF program

Qualifications

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on "How to apply". The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Required application documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your CalCareer Account. 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.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages. Please number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed, 1-3. Do not consolidate your responses.

SOQ questions

1. Describe and provide examples that demonstrate your expertise with designing and maintaining GIS workflows, FGDBs and creation of shapefiles, maps using the ESRI ArcGIS platform.
2. Describe your expertise and provide examples of presenting quantitative and qualitative data visually using charts, tables, maps and other methods to produce reports and presentations.
3. Describe your experience working with project teams, outside contractors and implementation of project management principles (e.g., schedules, tasks, milestones, deliverables).

Pay

$6,647.00 - $8,573.00. Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR's Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time. Telework: Hybrid. Work Location: San Francisco County.

Additional information

Job Code: JC-527537 | Position #: 680-331-5731-001 | # of Positions: 1 | Department: Communication Division/Broadband Video, Market Branch/CASF Infrastructure

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.

Employment information on the STD 678 State Application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 8/25/2026.

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.