RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II

State of California

State of California

IT, Data Science

Sacramento County, CA, USA

USD 6,647-8,325 / month

Posted on May 15, 2026

Job Posting: RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II

Department of Transportation

JC-517695
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RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II

$6,647.00 - $8,325.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 5/18/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision of a Supervisor I, Compliance Unit, the Research Data Analyst (RDA) II is responsible for maintaining the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Program's (EEOP) mandated reports, performing research, analysis, and data visualization on EEOP topics, and collaborating internally and externally in support of EEO and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities. The RDAII develops internal and external partnerships supporting a collaborative approach to EEOP activities, and effectively communicates insights from a dataset through storytelling using narratives and visualizations. Will work closely with other analysts to compile data for various mandated reports and provide narratives as needed. The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the Department's EEO Director's Policy (DP) and Deputy Directives (DD) and Equity Statement, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Fair Employment and Housing Act, Government Code (GC Sections 12920-12951), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 23), and DEI principles and initiatives. EEOP is a critical partner implementing the Department’s Equity value and leading diversity and inclusion, tackling matters regarding discrimination and harassment proactively and holistically. Travel may be required.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Research Data Analyst II exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click CalCareers and search by typing in the classification title.

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

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PARF#85-26-0018 JC#517695

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1820 Alhambra Blvd Sacramento, CA 95816.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This position is eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’ current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquarted location. Business travel reimbursements considers an employee's designated Headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations and applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarted location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-517695
Position #(s):
900-040-5731-XXX
Working Title:
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
$6,647.00 - $8,325.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS: A completed State Application form (STD 678) and written Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) are required for an applicant to be considered for an interview. The SOQ must be in narrative form (no bulleted content and not a resume) and tailored to the specific position rather than a general summary of your good qualities. The SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single spaced, and written in 12-point font. The SOQ should address the following:
1. Describe your experience with using various data software. What software have you used? What was your role and what data did you use the software for?
2. Can you share an example of a successful data-related project you’ve had a lead role in from start to finish? What were the key factors contributing to its success? Describe the data source and the intended audience.
3. Describe your experience managing reports with varying deadlines through collaboration with others for details and data. Explain how you managed multiple priority tasks and maintained an organized approach to meet deadlines.
4. The California Department of Transportation has adopted the value of Equity. Why is equity in the workplace important?
Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.
PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

    Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

    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: 5/18/2026

    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:

    Department of Transportation
    N/A
    Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
    Certification Services MS-90
    P O Box 168036
    Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

    Department of Transportation
    Drop-Off Address
    Caltrans DHR Contact
    Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
    1727 30th Street, MS 90
    Sacramento, CA 95816
    08:00 AM - 05:00 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 -

      Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

    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:
    Use of Excel pivot tables, graphs, power query; use of databases such as Microsoft Access, Tableau, FileMaker, Smartsheet, Azure, SharePoint Lists, other common databases not including Excel to construct, maintain, and query databases; use of data visualization tools such as Power Bl, Tableau, etc. and experience creating dashboards and reports using one or multiple data sources; using Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.

    Benefits

    Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

    Contact Information

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

    Human Resources Contact:
    Karlee Wootan
    (279) 234-2438
    karlee.wootan@dot.ca.gov
    Hiring Unit Contact:
    Matthew Boyd
    (916) 268-7530
    Matthew.Boyd@dot.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:
    Caltrans EEO Office
    (844) 368-3367
    Ask.eeo@dot.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.

    Important Application Instructions:

    The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC#517695) PARF#85-26-0018 and the title of the position (Research Data Analyst II), must be included on the STD. 678 form.

    Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

    Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

    NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

    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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