Enterprise Data Governance Architect (Hybrid) (Research Data Specialist III)

Department of Health Care Services · Sacramento County

Salary: $8,392 – $10,505 per month

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today! About this Role: The Research Data Specialist II (RDS II) serves as a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the development of the most complex Health Care Financing (HCF) program methodologies and their associated processes. The incumbent provides advanced statistical and analytical support using various technical software and tools. The incumbent will independently and pre-emptively identify programmatic issues within the incumbent’s portfolio, conduct complex studies related to the program, and advise leadership on recommendations and alternatives. The incumbent will be required to design and coordinate complex research topics using a variety of developmental data collection tools for the production of deliverables for leadership review. The incumbent possesses technical knowledge as it relates to the development of data and financial modeling and performs the research and analysis on the highest level, most sensitive work within HCF. The RDS II will be the main point of contact for consultation on major programmatic and data related issues related to HCF to leadership. When applicable, the RDS II will have the main function of generating innovative solutions to programmatic issues where bodies of knowledge or experience does not exist. This advertisement has been posted as "Until Filled". Application review cut-off dates are every other Monday. If a Monday falls on a holiday, then the deadline to apply will be extended to the next day. Please note these positons are pending HR and Budget approvals. Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process! You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Simple Application Steps: If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps: • Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Research Data Specialist II Research Data Series - CalHR. See the Minimum Requirements section below. • Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions. • Submit your application package with all required documents - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below • Once you have applied, take the Research Data Specialist II Exam Bulletin | CalCareers 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: • The incumbent should possess advanced level experience in Microsoft Suite, with particular focus on Microsoft Access, Excel, SAS, Python, SQL, Visual Studios and/or other types of statistical software to be successful in this position. • A working knowledge of ArcGIS and PowerBI is highly desired. The RDS II is expected to utilize advanced deductive and inductive processes to research and develop time-sensitive data models in areas where precedents are lacking and/or a sparse body of knowledge or experience in the area exists. • The RDS II will also be responsible for preparing custom reports and summaries for submission to executive management and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and will present on these issues to leadership.
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Job Description and Duties

Why Join DHCS?


The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

The Research Data Specialist II (RDS II) serves as a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the development of the most complex Health Care Financing (HCF) program methodologies and their associated processes. The incumbent provides advanced statistical and analytical support using various technical software and tools. The incumbent will independently and pre-emptively identify programmatic issues within the incumbent’s portfolio, conduct complex studies related to the program, and advise leadership on recommendations and alternatives. The incumbent will be required to design and coordinate complex research topics using a variety of developmental data collection tools for the production of deliverables for leadership review. The incumbent possesses technical knowledge as it relates to the development of data and financial modeling and performs the research and analysis on the highest level, most sensitive work within HCF.
The RDS II will be the main point of contact for consultation on major programmatic and data related issues related to HCF to leadership. When applicable, the RDS II will have the main function of generating innovative solutions to programmatic issues where bodies of knowledge or experience does not exist.


This advertisement has been posted as "Until Filled". Application review cut-off dates are every other Monday. If a Monday falls on a holiday, then the deadline to apply will be extended to the next day.

Please note these positons are pending HR and Budget approvals.


Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

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

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps:

If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:

  1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Research Data Specialist II Research Data Series - CalHR. See the Minimum Requirements section below.
  2. Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
  3. Submit your application package with all required documents - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below
  4. Once you have applied, take the Research Data Specialist II Exam Bulletin | CalCareers

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:
  • The incumbent should possess advanced level experience in Microsoft Suite, with particular focus on Microsoft Access, Excel, SAS, Python, SQL, Visual Studios and/or other types of statistical software to be successful in this position.
  • A working knowledge of ArcGIS and PowerBI is highly desired. The RDS II is expected to utilize advanced deductive and inductive processes to research and develop time-sensitive data models in areas where precedents are lacking and/or a sparse body of knowledge or experience in the area exists.
  • The RDS II will also be responsible for preparing custom reports and summaries for submission to executive management and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and will present on these issues to leadership.

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This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on September 12, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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