Workforce Analyst / Research Data Specialist (Record Linkage Specialist/Workforce Data Specialist)

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs. The office is located in downtown Sacramento. All employees (including OPT students) must provide valid work authorization per Form I-9.

About the Role

California’s long-awaited statewide Cradle-to-Career Data System has launched. You can help build a statewide system that brings together existing data with an aim of addressing barriers to opportunity from early learning, through K-12, college, and career. We are hiring two (2) Research Data Specialist IIIs from this recruitment:

• Record Linkage Specialist to develop and implement strategy and code for linking workforce data in the C2C Data System. This role will lead the development of the linking methodology by conducting research on the workforce data domain and related policy and convening external partners to build consensus.
• Workforce Data Specialist to lead data analysis that focuses on workforce data, including topics like job placement and value-added earnings calculations. Activities will include analytic strategy development, code development, code review, data validation, and data export. This role will conduct data analysis and share it with a wide audience, including internal staff and external partners.

We are looking for leaders who are excited to build something new with a small, entrepreneurial team. Our ideal candidates are passionate about reproducible data analysis, research, design thinking, and collaboration. We are looking for candidates who are experienced in implementing state, federal, and industry standards and best practices. Your work will be challenging, fun, and focused on enabling Californians to build a more equitable future.

Responsibilities

Record Linkage Specialist

• Develop methods and strategy for data linkages that support data analysis, including workforce data.
• Develop and support processes for bringing in new data and new data sources.
• Collaborate with Data Programs and Data Infrastructure teammates to implement data linkage methods and strategy.
• Develop effective documentation for analyses and processes, including data linkage methods.
• Apply principles of user-centered design to ensure data analysis meets the requirements and expectations of its users.

Workforce Data Specialist

• Develop methods and strategy for relevant data analysis, including analysis of workforce data.
• Conduct activities related to reproducible analysis in secure data environments, including C2C’s secure data enclave.
• Apply principles of user-centered design to ensure data analysis meets the requirements and expectations of its users.
• Engage in iterative feedback loops with both internal and external stakeholders to refine and improve the work products continuously.
• Communicate with external partners through multiple methods, including presentations, written reports, and memos.

Requirements

Minimum requirements can be found in the Class Specification.

Desirable Qualifications

Record Linkage Specialist

• Ability to review research questions and recommend variables and record linkages required to accomplish analytic goals.
• Advanced proficiency in statistical programming languages like SQL, R, and Python to prepare data for analytical use.
• Experience using SQL in data warehouses and in enterprise data environments.
• Knowledge and experience with governance and technical elements of importing data.
• Preparing and maintaining clear documentation about data analysis strategy and methods, especially as it relates to record linkages and matching.
• Communicating technical information to a variety of audiences, including technical staff, executive staff, and the public.
• Design thinking, including rapid prototyping and iterating based on user feedback.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills; ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and influence stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and quickly respond to urgent matters.
• Reproducible research principles, including collaborative coding using version control systems like Bitbucket.

Workforce Data Specialist

• Building pipelines in SQL, R, Python, or a related programming language to prepare data for analytical use.
• Conducting data analysis using SQL in an enterprise data environment, including producing summary statistics, communicating findings, and collaborative development activities.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills; ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and influence stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and quickly respond to urgent matters.
• Design thinking, including rapid prototyping and iterating based on user feedback.
• Communicating technical information to a variety of audiences, including technical staff, executive staff, and the public.
• Reproducible research principles, including collaborative coding using version control systems like Bitbucket.
• Knowledge and experience with governance and technical elements of importing data.

Pay

$8,392.00 - $10,505.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.