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Are you a researcher passionate about civil rights? Are you interested in using data and research to develop evidence-based solutions for advancing civil rights? Would you embrace the opportunities and rewards of working for the largest civil rights agency in the country? If so, the Civil Rights Department has an exciting job opportunity for you.
The Research Data Specialist III is responsible for a wide range of highly advanced, complex research and data analysis tasks of the Department. The incumbent will draw broadly across research disciplines to scope, conduct, and manage a variety of literature reviews and complex research tasks using the appropriate methodology, including qualitative and advanced quantitative research methods. This position functions as a Senior Subject Matter Expert in social science research design, data analytics, and evidence-based policy formulation. The incumbent will be an excellent communicator and excel at synthesizing and interpreting research and data to develop novel insights and actionable, evidence-based policy recommendations. The incumbent will advise executive staff and public officials on complex research projects and studies. Potential research topics will be driven primarily by the needs of the Civil Rights Department, the Commission on the State of Hate, and the Civil Rights Council. Potential research topics include, but are not limited to, analysis of hate crime data, best practices for preventing and responding to hate activity, housing and employment discrimination, and civil rights.
Are you a researcher passionate about civil rights? Are you interested in using data and research to develop evidence-based solutions for advancing civil rights? Would you embrace the opportunities and rewards of working for the largest civil rights agency in the country? If so, the Civil Rights Department has an exciting job opportunity for you.
The Research Data Specialist III is responsible for a wide range of highly advanced, complex research and data analysis tasks of the Department. The incumbent will draw broadly across research disciplines to scope, conduct, and manage a variety of literature reviews and complex research tasks using the appropriate methodology, including qualitative and advanced quantitative research methods. This position functions as a Senior Subject Matter Expert in social science research design, data analytics, and evidence-based policy formulation. The incumbent will be an excellent communicator and excel at…
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:
- Pension through CALPERS
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Medical benefits into retirement
- Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
- Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
- School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:
- Pension through CALPERS
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Medical benefits into retirement
- Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
- Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
- School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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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.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. Application packets received without an SOQ will not be considered. The SOQ serves as a documentation of a candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Your response to the statements below should be no more than 2 pages in length, single spaced, and in 12-point Arial font.
- Describe your education, training, and experience related to reviewing and synthesizing information and research, including but not limited to, your experience writing literature reviews.
- Describe your education, training, and experience related to designing and conducting empirical research studies. In your response, describe your experience with, and proficiency in, qualitative and/or quantitative research methods and analysis techniques you have used. Also describe your experience conducting research in an applied setting.
- Describe your experience communicating and explaining research findings to individuals without a background in research.
- Describe your education, training, and experience related to the topics of hate, civil rights, bias, prejudice, and/or discrimination. Include any leadership roles, volunteer roles, and publications in these areas.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/26/2025
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting…
