Research Data Specialist III

Under the general direction of the Workforce Data Officer, the Research Data Specialist III will be responsible for gathering, evaluating, and analyzing economic and demographic information for systemic discrimination cases to identify possible systemic violations of laws and regulations enforced by the California Civil Rights Department (Department). The incumbent will design and conduct statistical analyses in economics, sociology, or demography that can serve as evidence of discrimination. They will provide advice and guidance to leadership, attorneys, and other subject matter experts on plans for gathering information and evidence (e.g., data, policies and practices, etc.) during the investigation or litigation of matters involving employment and housing discrimination, denial of services by a public accommodation, human trafficking, and acts of hate violence in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Ralph Civil Rights Act, Unruh Civil Rights Act and the Disabled Persons Act, as well as other applicable laws and regulations. The incumbent will evaluate the utility of data for analytical purposes and identify the appropriate statistical techniques for analyses on topics relevant to the Department, including, but not limited to, employment and housing discrimination. They will review research studies and methodological approaches to assess, develop, and apply analytical techniques for identifying systemic discrimination. The incumbent may be called upon to testify as a methodological expert on behalf of the Department.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications is required. 

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. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. Applications packets received without an SOQ will not be considered. The SOQ is a narrative description of how an applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of an applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Your responses to the SOQ questions below should be no more than four (4) pages in length, single spaced, and 12-point font.

Statement of Qualifications Questions

1. Describe how your education, training, skills, and experiences qualify you for this position.  
2. Describe your experience gathering and analyzing personnel information and workforce data. Include in your answer any specific training or experience you have in organizing, preparing, and evaluating administrative data and/or survey data for statistical analysis of employment discrimination.
3. Describe your experience applying research design principles and quantitative methods to develop statistical evidence of discrimination. Provide examples.
4. Describe your experience with, and approach to, providing advice and technical consulting to senior/executive, legal, and other staff seeking expert assistance on aspects of statistical studies including design, analysis, and interpretation.
5. Describe your experience maintaining confidential data and analyses.