Development, Integration, and Analytics Section Chief

CDPH is currently hiring a Development, Integration, and Analytics Section Chief (Research Scientist Supervisor II) within our Center for Infectious Diseases' (CID) Division of Communicable Disease Control (DCDC)! In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the System Maintenance and Development, Interoperability and Integration, and Report, Analytics, and Data Warehouse teams. You will serve as a subject matter expert and proxy Product Owner, and act as the primary point of review with overall responsibility and endorsement for development and updates of CalCONNECT platform, which is used to prevent and control the spread of disease by supporting case investigation, contact tracing, and other types of public health disease control activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative direction and leadership for the CalCONNECT program by coordinating and aligning the work of the System Maintenance and Development, Interoperability and Integration, and Reporting, Analytics, and Data Warehouse teams

• Establishes operational priorities, guides workflow planning, and ensures that team activities are integrated and support the overall objectives of the CalCONNECT Branch

• Provides direction to three (3) Research Scientist Supervisor I team leads, with indirect oversight of research scientists and vendor staff, which includes, but is not limited to, facilitating cross?team coordination, leading team and project meetings, conducting routine check?ins with team leads, reviewing administrative documents, completing performance evaluations, mentoring scientific leadership, supporting staff development activities, and participating in recruitment and hiring processes

• Serves as the subject-matter expert for the CalCONNECT platform, applying scientific expertise, analytical skills, and deep knowledge of disease surveillance systems to guide and direct core operational functions

• Uses scientific judgement, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to independently oversee system analysis, monitoring, development, communication, implementation, evaluation, and data management, as well as user training and other maintenance and operations functions related to the CalCONNECT platform

• Works with platform developers to review, refine, and approve system specifications for enhancements to the CalCONNECT system, ensuring that all updates support program needs at state and local levels and integrate effectively with existing public health systems

• Utilizes statistical methods and research techniques commonly applied in scientific, surveillance, and epidemiological studies to analyze, interpret, and report public health data

• Provides scientific and technical expertise by preparing and presenting data, offering interpretations of findings, and representing the CalCONNECT Branch when working with other state departments and local stakeholders

• Documents and shares best practices, communicates program successes, and reports findings to stakeholders to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement across statewide public health programs

Telework Policy and Residency Requirement:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five (5) years of professional scientific research experience in any of the stated specialties or in a closely related specialty, which shall include at least two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Research Scientist Senior or Research Scientist Supervisor I and possession of a master’s or doctoral degree in any of the stated specialties or in a closely related specialty.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working within the Heluna Health Science and/or Data Systems field

About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

At 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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