RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
IT, Data Science
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 6,647-8,325 / month
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: 8/19/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under general direction of the Research Data Supervisor II (RD Sup II), the Research Data Analyst II (RDA II) is a member of the Research unit responsible for supporting the lead staff over the evaluation of criminal and juvenile justice grant and pilot programs, special research projects, and the collection and analysis of data from local community corrections agencies. The incumbent will be teamed on evaluation projects for grant-funded criminal justice related programs. The data collection, standardization, cleaning, and validation of data in support of the Board of State and Community Corrections grant programs are the core skillset areas of this position. This position requires data analytics software skills, detail and eye for accuracy, flexibility and teamwork communication, as well as completed staff work, including the ability to meet timelines and deadlines.This position works in conjunction with Research Data Specialists (RDSs). They will also work with Field Representatives from Corrections Planning and Grant Programs (CPGP), Facilities Standards and Operations (FSO), Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) and the County Facilities Construction (CFC) when gathering, validating, and cleaning data.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how your education and experience qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must not exceed two (2) pages in length, in 12-point Arial font, with 1-inch margins. Responses must be no more than 1 page in length, size 12-point Arial font, and address the following questions. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation will also be factors in evaluating the SOQ. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as your response to the SOQ. Your SOQ must specifically address the following question to be considered for this position:
- Describe your experience in data mining, collating, analyzing, and interpreting data. This example must be related to an activity in your resume.
- Provide a specific example describing how you have developed reports, created dashboards, and/or delivered presentations of findings to management. This example must be related to a recent activity listed on your resume.
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: 8/19/2026Who 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
- Experience conducting research and Literature Reviews
- Grant Evaluation Design and Implementation
- Data collection and grant reporting for grant activities including organizing and managing research project files
- Strong communication skills, including public presentations
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.
