RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
IT, Data Science
Sacramento County, CA, USA
Job Posting: RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
Board of State and Community Corrections
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: 7/28/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Research Data Supervisor II (RDSup II), the Research Data Analyst I/II (RDA I/II) will perform basic research, data gathering, scheduled report maintenance, and statistical work to support the In-Custody Death Review (ICDR) division, utilizing structured and unstructured data from existing reports and resources. The RDA I/II accesses, updates, manages, and maintains applications and databases that focus on the reporting requirements of the ICDR division. The RDA I/II is also the technical support liaison and often communicates and coordinates with BSCC’s other divisions, law enforcement and corrections agencies, and the public.
This position works in conjunction with Research Data Specialists (RDSs) and fellow RDAs. They will also work with Field Representatives and other staff within the ICDR division, Facilities Standards and Operations (FSO) division, and the County Facilities Construction (CFC) division.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change.
Overnight statewide travel may be required.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
The Board of State and Community Corrections provides statewide leadership, coordination, and technical assistance to promote effective state and local efforts and partnerships in California's adult and juvenile criminal justice system, including providing technical assistance and coordination to local governments related to realignment.
For more information about this position, see JOB posting
http://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_careers/
Special Requirements
Applicants are required to complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to completing a standard state application (Examination/Employment Application STD 678). The SOQ is required to elicit information regarding each candidates’ interest and experience in relation to this position. The completed SOQ must contain the associated Job Code #, address the questions below, and should not be more than two pages using Arial 12point font size. Applications without SOQs or with SOQs that do not appropriately address these requirements will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the SOQ. Please answer the following questions:
- When creating a data pipeline or analysis workflow from scratch, how do you balance the need for efficiency to deliver insights quickly versus the need to build a scalable, repeatable process?
- When data infrastructure is immature and in the developing phase, analysts often find conflicting definitions for the same metric across different ad-hoc spreadsheets. How do you establish a single source of truth when there is no data dictionary or centralized warehouse?
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: 7/28/2026Who May Apply
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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
- Statement of Qualifications -
In addition to your application, you are required to submit a statement of qualifications, please see the special requirements section or visit http://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_careers/ for more details.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of and experience with sensitive data/information or an interest in developing expertise in this area.
- Meticulousness in data handling and review to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data/
- Strong analytical, planning, and strategic thinking skills to be proactive about current and future tasks/processes.
- Knowledge and experience with querying, managing, and extracting data.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes management, attorneys, researchers, and support staff.
- Ability to create charts, graphs, and interactive dashboards using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or other data visualization applications.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
BSCC HR
(916) 341-6891
BSCCHR@bscc.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:SCO EEO Officer
(916) 324-2223
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.
