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Data Analyst | RESEARCH DATA ANALYST I

Internal Number: JC-484688

This Syndromic Surveillance Data Analyst position within the Center for Infectious Diseases (CID), Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response (OIDPR), supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by supporting the implementation, utilization, maintenance, and operation of the California statewide syndromic surveillance program (CalSyS). This program facilitates timely and broad monitoring of population health, ultimately leading to more rapid and targeted disease/injury control and prevention strategies as well as increased situational awareness for public health response.  

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”    

*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE CANDIDATE WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino*

This Syndromic Surveillance Data Analyst position within the Center for Infectious Diseases (CID), Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response (OIDPR), supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by supporting the implementation, utilization, maintenance, and operation of the California statewide syndromic surveillance program (CalSyS). This program facilitates timely and broad monitoring of population health, ultimately leading to more rapid and targeted disease/injury control and prevention strategies as well as increased situational awareness for public health response.

The candidate works under the direct supervision of the Research Data Supervisor I of the Data Quality & Integration (DQI) Unit within the Syndromic Surveillance (SyS) Section. The Research Data Analyst I (RDA I) reviews and works with data sources, information, materials, and other required resources to complete projects; collects and prepares data primarily from structured sources, and conducts basic analyses using querying, data mining, analytic and data manipulation techniques; creates fully prepared and cleansed data sets for basic analytics, spreadsheet summaries, reports, charts, and tables utilizing various software applications (BioSense/ESSENCE, SAS, R, MS Excel, SQL) while applying appropriate California Department of Public Health data privacy and security policies. Communicates both orally and in writing to individuals and groups gathering specifications and requirements related to the area of analytics service requested. The incumbent participates in data standards and quality activities and supports the syndromic surveillance inbox/helpdesk.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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 in data integration, data management, data quality assurance, and system interoperability and informatics – preferably applied to public health surveillance
  • Experience with data analysis and programming languages (e.g., SQL, R, SAS, SAS Viya, Python)
  • Knowledge of research methods and statistical methods for data analysis
  • Ability to perform basic research and data analyses with attention to detail and use findings to make recommendations
  • Ability to analyze data with attention to detail; present information clearly; draft, review, and edit written reports; and maintain project priorities
  • Ability to respond to technical assistance requests and deliver excellent customer service to internal and external partners

Strongly Preferred: Experience collaborating with state and local government entities, preferably in public health.

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.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=484688

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 for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

About California Department of Public Health
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 for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.
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Date Posted
07/15/2025
Job Reference
21499342
Organization
California Department of Public Health
Location
California, CA
Category
Data Science
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