State of California
Under the direct supervision of the Research Data Supervisor (RD Sup) II/I, the RDA II performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical research and statistical work by independently analyzing and responding to research requests pursuant to Penal Code Section 13202 for criminal history records maintained by the Department of Justice (DOJ) ensuring that security, legal, and human subjects ethical requirements are met for the release of criminal history records and/or datasets to the requestor to improve public safety and equity in the justice system. The RDA II is responsible for working with management on special projects such as workload analysis, procedure and legal mandates review, legislative review, special database search requests, and administrative support, as needed. The RDA II works as part of a larger project team that includes law enforcement agencies, academia, and private research organizations to focus on research and evaluation issues. The RDA II works independently and collaboratively with DOJ legal counsel to review policy regarding the access to criminal records and information, and advises and provides consultation to management on the best course of action to criminal history requests for information. The RDA II is responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation, independently make updates to program documentation, and is responsible for continued program process improvement.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
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:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of research, survey, and analytical methods and techniques
Knowledge of data structures, data management, and principles of data security
Ability to collect, query, organize, and merge data
Ability to identify required data, information, materials, and resources needed to complete a research or analysis project
Ability to apply established research methods and analytical approaches to research problems
Ability to conduct descriptive and inferential statistics
Ability to conduct statistical analyses using software such as R
Ability to develop, analyze, and interpret research findings
Ability to articulate information in a clear, concise, and professional manner in a public setting
Ability to prepare and present technical reports and make recommendations
Ability to gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others, including various levels of management
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and work well under pressure to meet quick deadlines
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to exercise initiative, flexibility, and demonstrate tact
Ability to perform public policy analysis and research
Ability to summarize and synthesize empirical and policy literature reviews
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
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:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of research, survey, and analytical methods and techniques
Knowledge of data structures, data management, and principles of data security
Ability to collect, query, organize, and merge data
Ability to identify required data, information, materials, and resources needed to complete a research or analysis project
Ability to apply established research methods and analytical approaches to research problems
Ability to conduct descriptive and inferential statistics
Ability to conduct statistical analyses using software such as R
Ability to develop, analyze, and interpret research findings
Ability to articulate information in a clear, concise, and professional manner in a public setting
Ability to prepare and present technical reports and make recommendations
Ability to gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others, including various levels of management
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and work well under pressure to meet quick deadlines
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to exercise initiative, flexibility, and demonstrate tact
Ability to perform public policy analysis and research
Ability to summarize and synthesize empirical and policy literature reviews
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