Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Hybrid Telework Opportunity

Under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I, the Senior Health Policy  Researcher independently performs a variety of complex research and data analysis projects related to collection, analysis, and reporting of total health care expenditure (THCE) data, quality and equity performance, and other related topics. Implements and coordinates major complex research projects related to the development of spending targets, analyzes performance of health care entities against spending targets, and collaborates with staff in the Heath System Performance Branch to report on the performance of the health care system.

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Working Conditions

HCAI offers a hybrid telework schedule with a combination of remote and in-office work schedules for CA residents only. The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises.

Telework schedules: The expectation is that all staff will work in office 4 days a week July 1, 2026. 

HCAI does not provide visa sponsorship and is not an E-Verify employer.

Special Requirements

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification.  Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment.  If it is determined an application does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.  Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

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:

Research Data Specialist III

• At least 4 years of experience in health care delivery, administration, or policy related issues.
• At least 3 years experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders on complex research products, methodology, and/or reports.
• At least 3 years experience conducting data analysis and research.
• At least 3 years experience summarizing data analysis and writing memos, issue briefs, or reports.
• Experience in conducting complex quantitative analysis of multiple complex data sets.
• Experience in communicating findings of complex research to experts and non-experts.
• Experience in managing competing priorities and completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Experience in assessing the quality and fidelity of various data sources.
• Experience with state Medi-Cal programs, policies, and financing mechanisms.
  

Research Data Specialist II

• At least 4 years of experience in health care delivery, administration, or policy related issues.
• At least 2 years experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders on complex research products, methodology, and/or reports.
• At least 2 years experience conducting data analysis and research.
• At least 2 years experience summarizing data analysis and writing memos, issue briefs, or reports.
• Experience in conducting complex quantitative analysis of multiple complex datasets.
• Experience in communicating findings of complex research to experts and non-experts.
• Experience in managing competing priorities and completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Experience in assessing the quality and fidelity of various data sources.
• Experience with state Medi-Cal programs, policies, and financing mechanisms.
  

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to healthcare.

To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the Salary and Benefits page on the CalHR website.

HCAI is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5. Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE PARKING and fully equipped pay-per-charge electric vehicle charging stations. HCAI is close to many dining and shopping choices.

University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) employees may qualify to transfer their current and previous employment credit to State of California employment through CalPERS. Human Resources can help with this process upon employment or you can reach out to CalPERS for inquiries at (888) 225-7377.

Additional Application Requirements

You must include: 1) the classification title you are applying for, 2) "JC-#487024", and 3) your source of eligibility (i.e. List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, SROA/Surplus) in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you applying” section of your application. Applications received without this information may be disqualified.

If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you MUST include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Example: if you are applying for a Staff Services Analyst position based on your Bachelor’s degree, you must attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts showing the conferred date of the degree you obtained. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. Applicants who fail to provide this information shall be disqualified.

Applications received via email or fax will not be accepted.

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 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.
• Other -

  Unofficial transcripts must be included if qualifying under an education pattern of the minimum qualifications. If selected, official transcripts will be required upon appointment.

• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required . Limit responses to 2 pages, Typed, 12 point Arial Font, 1 inch margins.
  1. Describe your education, training, and experience related to reviewing and synthesizing information and research, including but not limited to, your experience writing literature reviews.
  2. Describe your education, training, and experience related to conducting empirical research and evaluation. Please include a description of your experience with specific research methods and experience conducting research in an applied setting.
  3. Describe your experience with data as it pertains to the financing of Medi-Cal services, including the funding streams for managed care and fee-for-service. Include any experience with various non-Medi-Cal funded services administered by the Department of Health Care Services.

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