California Department of Health Care Services · 18 hours ago
CRDD Data Specialist I (Hybrid Option)
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$6,955/mo - $8,706/moThe California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is seeking a Research Data Specialist I to support the development of managed care capitation rates for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. The role involves performing research and analyses related to financial delivery systems, data collection, and reporting activities for various programs under the Capitated Rates Development Division (CRDD).
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Responsibilities
Perform research and analyses in support of major projects or data activities related to the Medi-Cal managed care financial delivery system
Conduct a broad range of data collection, analysis and research activities
Support state and federal reporting requirements across waivers and programs under CRDD
Serve as a program expert in research design, data queries, data analysis, and evaluation and validation of data
Act as a consultant to managers and staff, the department, other governmental entities, and other stakeholders on issues related to CRDD's waivers and programs, data collection/analysis, research, and reporting
Qualification
Required
Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment
The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position
The SOQ must be in 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than 2 pages in length
Describe your education, training, and experience related to conducting empirical research and evaluation of financial data
Please include examples of how you have applied specific research methods to support fiscal analysis or program evaluation
Describe your work experience leading projects and speaking to internal and external stakeholders
Candidates who do not complete and submit a SOQ may not be considered for this position
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered
Final Filing Date: 2/19/2026
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available)
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below
The following items are required to be submitted with your application
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov
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 - Refer to the Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section for instructions
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
Benefits
Continuous and ongoing training
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
Defined retirement program
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Company
California Department of Health Care Services
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians every day.
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Crystal Taylor
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Palav Babaria
Chief Quality Officer and Deputy Director of Quality and Population Health Management
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