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RESEARCH DATA MANAGER

California Department of State Hospitals
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-515736

Position #(s):

461-535-5740-001

Working Title:

Research Data Officer - Hybrid Telework

Classification:

RESEARCH DATA MANAGER

$10,050.00 - $11,410.00

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

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Job Description And Duties

Under administrative direction of the Assistant Chief Data Officer, Assistant Deputy Director of the Research, Evaluation and Data Insights (REDI) Division, the incumbent serves as the Research Data Officer for the Research, overseeing the Data Governance and Research Branch. The incumbent provides a high level of assistance and expertise to the Department Director, Chief Deputy Directors, and DSH Divisions concerning highly complex and sensitive issues regarding patient, programmatic and treatment data. Areas of oversight include DSH’s Data Governance Program, strategic initiatives, encompassing strategic planning and equity data insights, and operations and specialized research. The Research Data Officer serves as chair to the Data Governance Advisory Council, while providing oversight and guidance to the larger data governance initiatives spanning data quality and utilization, data literacy, privacy and data de-identification guidelines (DDG) compliance, and data acquisition. Strategic initiatives span all aspects of strategic planning for an integrated behavioral health system management, monitoring external data standards and leading data collection and reporting transformation across system equity data. Operations and specialized research focus on clinical and non-clinical operations with state hospitals to develop data driven and informed evaluations and recommendations. Incumbent must liaison with all levels of Sacramento, hospital and program staff concerning matters impacting or involving data management and analytics. Incumbent functions as a departmental lead data expert.

Are you passionate about using data to drive meaningful change in behavioral health and public policy? The Research, Evaluation, and Data Insights (REDI) division is seeking a dynamic and experienced Research Data Manager to lead complex data initiatives that inform critical decision-making at the Department of State Hospitals.

REDI is a forward-thinking division committed to advancing data-informed strategies to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. As part of a collaborative and mission-driven team, you will play a key role in shaping how data is used to support California's most vulnerable populations. Please review the duty statement for more detail.

  • Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

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

Department Information

Department of State Hospitals

1215 O Street, MS 17

Sacramento, CA 95814

The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.

DSH-Sacramento is in a new modern, sustainable and innovative 11 story office building located at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the new building include the following:

  • First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
  • Café with multiple vendors available to the public
  • Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways
  • Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals
  • An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
  • Plaza area with a kitchenette on each floor
  • Lactation rooms
  • More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building – small, medium and large
  • Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol
  • Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Salary : $10,050 - $11,410

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