Research Data Engineer

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Research Data Engineer, specifically a Research Data Specialist II. This role involves leading data engineering efforts to support research and analytics aimed at improving public service delivery across various programs.

Responsibilities:

• Building efficient data pipelines for in-house research and analytics
• Linking administrative records across systems
• Designing complex database structures
• Developing automated workflows to operationalize research findings
• Ensuring quality and security of sensitive program data
• Using data to inform actions that improve program delivery and outcomes

Requirements:

• A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position
• Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position
• You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678)
• If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification
• If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire
• Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment
• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered
• Final Filing Date: 7/27/2026
• 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)
• Experience building data pipelines and linking records for use in statistical or computational research
• Proficiency in SQL (Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouse strongly preferred), plus Python and/or R
• Experience with version control (Git), code review practices, workflow orchestration, CI/CD, or infrastructure-as-code
• Working knowledge of causal inference methods (experimental design, quasi-experimental techniques, or program evaluation)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make technical work accessible to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated interest in public service and improving outcomes for Californians