Riverside County, CA
Data Analyst I - District Attorney
Riverside County, CA, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
Salary :
$70,398.99 - $94,981.06 Annually Location :
Riverside Job Type:
Regular Job Number:
25-79837-02 Department:
District Attorney Opening Date:
08/12/2025 Closing Date:
8/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION The District Attorney of Riverside County seeks to fill a Data Analyst I position to support the Data Analytics Unit in Riverside. The Data Analyst I title is the working title for the Research Specialist I job classification. The Data Analyst I will be responsible for planning, designing, conducting, and evaluating statistical analyses to inform officewide policy decision-making. The candidate will also be responsible for data queries and extracting meaningful reports from the data. Seeking candidates that possess a bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, data processing, data science, data analytics, or public policy analysis; have previous experience with a criminal justice agency working with data collection, data cleaning, and statistical analyses; have previous experience or are currently learning statistical programming languages, preferably in R, R Studio, R Shiny, and Stata applications Competitive candidates will be proficient in Power BI with experience in building dashboards, highlighting key performance indicators (KPI), and data stories. Experience with regression analysis, including the use of causal inference methodologies, is highly desired. Meet the Team! The , as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community. The office's staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service. We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county. What's Next? This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current District Attorney of Riverside County and/or County of Riverside employees may be considered before other applicants, depending on the volume of applications received.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Initiates research and statistical investigations and recognize the need for research and statistical investigations in the areas of behavioral health or social service delivery and program planning and evaluation. • Assists in the coordination with staff and outside agencies to obtain data; designs, organizes and develops research plans and evaluation designs. • Assist in defining study populations and sample selection criteria; generating databases and writing queries and computer programs to produce ongoing and ad hoc reports; conducts surveys and interviews and administers questionnaire forms; collects and analyzes baseline and administrative data; performs random assignment of study subjects; and, periodically posts reports to the web site. • Advises administrators of research findings and/or procedures; prepares narrative reports of findings with valid conclusions, projects program impacts, and predicts trends. • Assists in conducting research to identify needs for new programs, identifies appropriate sources of funding to support new programs and prepares funding applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Graduation from a recognized college with a bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, data processing, data science, data analytics, or public policy analysis. Experience:
Two years of progressively responsible experience in professional or technical work, which included statistical analysis, research or program design and data collection, and electronic data storage and report generation. Knowledge of:
policies, procedures, practices and legislation governing the provision of social service delivery systems; advanced research and statistical methods including data collection and analysis; computer programming and processing methods; principles of management including planning, organizing and evaluating programs; social service concepts and issues. Ability to:
develop and prepare concise and coherent oral and written reports and recommendations; analyze, interpret and evaluate statistical data and research findings; use statistical software packages on personal computers; maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; design and carry out research topics related to social service.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter, Mary Miller, at 951-955-3464 or via email at APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Tier I
(Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II
(Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III
(PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.
Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0
None of these I have my Bachelors degree I have my Masters degree I have my Doctorate degree
02
How many years of experience do you possess of professional or technical work, which included statistical analysis, research or program design and data collection, and electronic data storage and report generation?
No experience Less than six months Six months, to less than one year One year, but less than two years Two years, but less than three years Three years, but less than four years Four years, but less than five years Five years, but less than six years Six years or more
03
How many years of previous work experience using statistical programming languages in R, R Studio, R Shiny, and Stata applications?
No experience Less than six months Six months, to less than one year One year, but less than two years Two years, but less than three years Three years, but less than four years Four years, but less than five years Five years, but less than six years Six years or more
04
I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)
Yes No
05
How many years of work experience do you have within a criminal justice agency working with data collection, data cleaning, and statistical analyses?
No experience Less than six months Six months, to less than one year One year, but less than two years Two years, but less than three years Three years, but less than four years Four years, but less than five years Five years, but less than six years Six years or more
06
How many years of work experience do you have with regression analysis, including the use of causal inference methodologies?
None Less than 12 months 1 year or more, but less than 2 2 years or more, but less than 3 3 years or more, but less than 4 4 years or more, but less than 5 5 years or more, but less than 6500 6 years or more
07
Please rate your proficiency in Power BI with experience in building dashboards, highlighting key performance indicators (KPI), and data stories.
No Experience Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Required Question
$70,398.99 - $94,981.06 Annually Location :
Riverside Job Type:
Regular Job Number:
25-79837-02 Department:
District Attorney Opening Date:
08/12/2025 Closing Date:
8/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION The District Attorney of Riverside County seeks to fill a Data Analyst I position to support the Data Analytics Unit in Riverside. The Data Analyst I title is the working title for the Research Specialist I job classification. The Data Analyst I will be responsible for planning, designing, conducting, and evaluating statistical analyses to inform officewide policy decision-making. The candidate will also be responsible for data queries and extracting meaningful reports from the data. Seeking candidates that possess a bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, data processing, data science, data analytics, or public policy analysis; have previous experience with a criminal justice agency working with data collection, data cleaning, and statistical analyses; have previous experience or are currently learning statistical programming languages, preferably in R, R Studio, R Shiny, and Stata applications Competitive candidates will be proficient in Power BI with experience in building dashboards, highlighting key performance indicators (KPI), and data stories. Experience with regression analysis, including the use of causal inference methodologies, is highly desired. Meet the Team! The , as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community. The office's staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service. We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county. What's Next? This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current District Attorney of Riverside County and/or County of Riverside employees may be considered before other applicants, depending on the volume of applications received.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Initiates research and statistical investigations and recognize the need for research and statistical investigations in the areas of behavioral health or social service delivery and program planning and evaluation. • Assists in the coordination with staff and outside agencies to obtain data; designs, organizes and develops research plans and evaluation designs. • Assist in defining study populations and sample selection criteria; generating databases and writing queries and computer programs to produce ongoing and ad hoc reports; conducts surveys and interviews and administers questionnaire forms; collects and analyzes baseline and administrative data; performs random assignment of study subjects; and, periodically posts reports to the web site. • Advises administrators of research findings and/or procedures; prepares narrative reports of findings with valid conclusions, projects program impacts, and predicts trends. • Assists in conducting research to identify needs for new programs, identifies appropriate sources of funding to support new programs and prepares funding applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Graduation from a recognized college with a bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, data processing, data science, data analytics, or public policy analysis. Experience:
Two years of progressively responsible experience in professional or technical work, which included statistical analysis, research or program design and data collection, and electronic data storage and report generation. Knowledge of:
policies, procedures, practices and legislation governing the provision of social service delivery systems; advanced research and statistical methods including data collection and analysis; computer programming and processing methods; principles of management including planning, organizing and evaluating programs; social service concepts and issues. Ability to:
develop and prepare concise and coherent oral and written reports and recommendations; analyze, interpret and evaluate statistical data and research findings; use statistical software packages on personal computers; maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; design and carry out research topics related to social service.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter, Mary Miller, at 951-955-3464 or via email at APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Tier I
(Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II
(Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III
(PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.
Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0
None of these I have my Bachelors degree I have my Masters degree I have my Doctorate degree
02
How many years of experience do you possess of professional or technical work, which included statistical analysis, research or program design and data collection, and electronic data storage and report generation?
No experience Less than six months Six months, to less than one year One year, but less than two years Two years, but less than three years Three years, but less than four years Four years, but less than five years Five years, but less than six years Six years or more
03
How many years of previous work experience using statistical programming languages in R, R Studio, R Shiny, and Stata applications?
No experience Less than six months Six months, to less than one year One year, but less than two years Two years, but less than three years Three years, but less than four years Four years, but less than five years Five years, but less than six years Six years or more
04
I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)
Yes No
05
How many years of work experience do you have within a criminal justice agency working with data collection, data cleaning, and statistical analyses?
No experience Less than six months Six months, to less than one year One year, but less than two years Two years, but less than three years Three years, but less than four years Four years, but less than five years Five years, but less than six years Six years or more
06
How many years of work experience do you have with regression analysis, including the use of causal inference methodologies?
None Less than 12 months 1 year or more, but less than 2 2 years or more, but less than 3 3 years or more, but less than 4 4 years or more, but less than 5 5 years or more, but less than 6500 6 years or more
07
Please rate your proficiency in Power BI with experience in building dashboards, highlighting key performance indicators (KPI), and data stories.
No Experience Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Required Question