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RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

United States

About the CWDB:

The CWDB is recognized nationally as a progressive and experimental state workforce department, charting a path to a High Road economy and approach to workforce development grounded in the principles of social equity, environmental sustainability, and resilience and quality jobs. Over the past decade, the CWDB's budget, programs, and staff have grown exponentially using federal and state workforce funding to pilot new sector-based workforce initiatives and develop policy solutions that address the quality and accessibility of jobs in addition to training. The CWDB is a stand alone state agency, is not part of the Employment Development Department, and is under the larger umbrella of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency. If you are motivated to be part of a small but mighty department doing the work described above, you may be a great fit for one of our open positions.

Job Description and Duties:

Under general direction, the Research Data Specialist II (RDS II) independently performs complex data analysis, research projects or activities, and analytical duties regarding data including statistical investigations for use in the evaluation of initiative and program outcomes. The RDS II will perform data gathering, analysis, and evaluation of various administrative priority initiatives and programs administered by the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB).

The RDS II promotes what is learned from these evaluations and assessments by developing data-interpretive expert narratives which may be communicated via analytical reports, graphs and tables, toolkits, stakeholder webinars, policy briefs, and conference presentations for purposes of dissemination to the public and policymakers.

The RDS II will work on research projects as assigned to inform building, implementing, and supporting various administrative priorities assigned to the CWDB.

The RDS II is knowledgeable in workforce development and experienced in guiding discussions on workforce policy and program outcomes. The RDS II will be required to attend meetings or conferences as a representative of the CWDB staff and is expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and technical competency. The development of key workforce performance indicators, metrics, and methodologies as well as workforce market trends by region will lead to workforce impact analysis. Work products will be used for CWDB grant applications to the Federal Government and philanthropy.

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

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Possible Remote/Telework Options Available
Office - Cubicle

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-491060

Position #(s):

283-401-5758-006

Working Title:

Grant Evaluation Specialist II

Classification:

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

$7,640.00 - $9,561.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

$6,955.00 - $8,706.00 A

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Week:

Monday-Friday

Department Information

The California Workforce Development Board is the Governor's agent for the development, oversight, and continuous improvement of California's workforce investment system and the alignment of the education and workforce investment systems. The State Board and its staff provide active ongoing policy analysis, technical assistance, and program evaluation to inform and shape state policy on the design of state workforce policies and their coordination with other relevant programs, including education and human service programs. The State Board, in consultation with Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) state plan partners, drafts the State Plan and serves as the broker, convener, facilitator, and matchmaker to bring the disparate elements of the state's workforce, education, human services, and economic development programs into alignment through coordinated partnership.

Department Website: http://www.cwdb.ca.gov

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.
Hybrid Telework Options Available- The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) headquarters is located in Sacramento, CA. The CWDB has adopted a hybrid telework schedule, and staff will be required to report to the office as needed and according to the departments hybrid telework policy. Terms of the telework schedule are subject to Branch/Division needs and CWDB policies and should be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
New to the State - Review the 3 Steps To A State Job web-page and be sure to complete the exam/assessment and state application before applying for this position.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Research Data Analyst II Bulletin

Research Data Specialist I Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/14/2025

Who May Apply

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). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CA Workforce Development Board

Mail In Address

Attn: 491060

Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54

PO Box 826880

Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA Workforce Development Board

Drop Off Address

Attn: Job Control #491060

EDD/Human Resource Services Division (6th floor solar)

722 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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 required and must be included.
Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

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.

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:

Experience developing and implementing research and data evaluation.
Strong decision-making skills.
Experience with strategic management and implementing action items to ensure achievement of goals.
Ability to effectively research, identify, synthesize, and resolve complex operational and organizational issues and information.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build successful relationships internally and externally.
Ability to work as a collaborative member of the larger organization.
Ability to manage time and multiple priorities effectively.
Experience and knowledge in managing, overseeing, and executing grants and contracts.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet critical deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and pro-actively develop solutions.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.cwdb.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Travis Baker
(916) 639-2377
Travis.Baker@cwdb.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 698-5538
Jeffrey.Jacobstein@cwdb.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed, single spaced, 12-point font, no more than 2 pages in length, and specifically address each of the questions listed below. Please include your name and indicate the position number and classification for the position you are applying for. Answer each question separately, indicating the corresponding number for each question. Your responses must address the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications listed for this job posting. Applicants who do not follow these instructions will not be considered for the interview process. Cover letter and resume do not take the place of the SOQ.

1. Describe your knowledge and familiarity with managing, overseeing, and executing a grant. What processes, systems, or other capacities must be in place for successful grant management?

2. Describe your academic and professional experience in managing research and evaluation projects.

3. Describe your experience analyzing complex problems, developing and evaluating alternatives, and recommending effective courses of action to management.

4. Describe how you handle multiple assignments with competing deadlines, including how you would shift priorities to be able to meet these deadlines. Explain how you would communicate these changes to management, ensuring thorough and timely responses.

Background Investigation Requirement

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).

The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey

Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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