RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

Job Posting: Homelessness Data Integration System Data Specialist

California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH)

JC-535937

• Homelessness Data Integration System Data Specialist

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

$6,955.00 - $8,706.00 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: 10/30/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

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Job Description and Duties

Note: Effective July 1, 2025, a 3% salary reduction is in place under the Personal Leave Program (PLP), with 5 hours of Personal Leave Credit earned monthly in exchange. This program is subject to change based on union agreements and state budget policy.

This position is located in Sacramento.

Under the general direction of the Research Data Manager, the Research Data Specialist I (RDS I) independently plans, organizes, and conducts research and data analysis to support statewide homelessness policy, planning, and program evaluation. The incumbent applies research methodologies, statistical techniques, and data analysis to evaluate trends, measure performance, and produce actionable findings that inform policy development, program implementation, and operational decision-making.

The RDS I gathers, validates, analyzes, and interprets complex data from multiple sources, including Cal ICH's Homelessness Data Integration System (HDIS), to support the development and maintenance of dashboards, data visualizations, performance measures, legislative reporting, public reporting, and ad hoc analyses. The incumbent independently develops research methodologies, performance metrics, and analytical approaches to evaluate homelessness trends, system performance, and program outcomes, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and appropriate use of data products.

The RDS I uses statistical software, programming languages, database query tools, and business intelligence platforms, including SQL, R, Tableau, and Microsoft Office applications, to prepare reports, presentations, data visualizations, and other analytical products for technical and non-technical audiences. The incumbent translates complex quantitative information into clear, meaningful insights that support evidence-based policymaking, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.

This position requires strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills; knowledge of quantitative research methods, data management, and evaluation principles; and the ability to independently manage multiple analytical projects. The incumbent may serve as a project lead for assigned research initiatives, coordinating analytical work products and collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve program objectives.

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. Please see Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions.

This position requires reporting to a Cal ICH office a minimum of four days per week. In limited cases, at the Department's discretion, an employee may be approved to work in a remote centered capacity on a temporary basis until appropriate office- space becomes available. Under California Government Code Section 14200, telework eligible- employees must reside in California. The designated headquarters location will be based on the employee's primary residence and may be updated if Cal ICH criteria are met.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-535937

Position #(s):

466-600-5742-003

Working Title:

Homelessness Data Integration System Data Specialist

Classification:

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

$6,955.00 - $8,706.00 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

About Cal ICH

The California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) leads California's homelessness policy and aligns state resources, investments, data, and evidence-based practices to support cities, counties, Continuums of Care and Tribes in preventing and ending homelessness. As the state's lead homelessness policy entity, Cal ICH advances cross-government solutions, promotes accountability, and helps shape California's response to one of its most pressing challenges.

At Cal ICH, we believe homelessness is solvable. While the causes of homelessness are complex, proven strategies, strong partnerships, and sustained investments can ensure homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Cal ICH is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of Californians and the communities most impacted by homelessness. We believe lived experience is a valuable form of expertise and strongly encourage individuals with lived experience of homelessness or housing instability to apply. The strongest solutions emerge when policy is informed by both professional expertise and lived experience. By bringing diverse perspectives to our work, we strengthen California's ability to prevent and end homelessness and ensure that all communities have the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Cal ICH?

Join a mission-driven team working to solve one of California's most complex challenges. At Cal ICH, you will help shape statewide policy, improve system performance, strengthen partnerships across sectors, and contribute to solutions that improve the lives of Californians. Your work will help build a future where everyone has a place to call home.

Department Website: https://calich.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Confidentiality

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a 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 (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Employment Application (STD.678)

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 will not be considered.

Cal ICH Disclosure Requirements

Selected candidates may be subject to rules imposed by a Conflict of Interest Code that apply to Cal ICH employees, which may require filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).

Cal ICH utilizes the federal E-Verify system to verify employment authorization in the United States. For additional information, please visit the E-Verify website.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

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: 10/30/2026

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:

California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH)

Postal

Attn: HCD Human Resources Branch | JC-535937

P.O. Box 952050

Sacramento, CA 94252-2050

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH)

Drop-Off

HCD Human Resources Branch | JC-535937

651 Bannon Street, Suite SW400

Sacramento, CA 95811

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see statement of qualification section below for 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:

• Expertise in methodologies for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex quantitative and qualitative data; validating, analyzing, and interpreting complex data from multiple sources
• Professional and/or personal experience with programs and services related to homelessness, housing, or human services
• Expertise communicating data in written and verbal formats, including developing and presenting data visualizations, data reports, and other tools for presenting and interpreting data
• Experience working with complex data management information systems, preferably homelessness management information systems (HMIS)
• Experience with program design and implementation, including developing data quality standards and using data to measure program efficacy
• Knowledge and use of statistical software, programming languages, database query tools, and business intelligence platforms, including SQL, R, Tableau, and Microsoft Office applications, to prepare reports, presentations, data visualizations
• Experience communicating and working with stakeholders.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits and flexible opportunities:

• Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee's family
• 401k program
• Flexible Schedules
• Hybrid telework
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Investment in your training and development

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://calich.ca.gov/

Hiring Unit Contact:

HCD Classification & Recruitment | JC-535937

(916) 263-6735

recruit.hiring@hcd.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:

Medical Management Unit (RA Requests)

(916) 263-6735

medical.management@hcd.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

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ must be single spaced, typed in 12-point Arial font, no more than two (2) pages in length, and must address each of the three prompts below. Please include the question number prior to each response. The SOQ should include specific examples from your past professional or educational experience that demonstrate how your knowledge, skills and training meet the Duty Statement and Desired Qualifications listed for this job announcement. Applicants who do not follow these instructions will not be considered for the interview process.

• Please describe your interest in the California Interagency Council on Homelessness, including any professional or personal experience with programs and services relating to homelessness, housing or human services.
• What experience do you have analyzing datasets and communicating your findings? Please address the types of research methodologies and software used for the analysis and how results were communicated in written and verbal formats.
• Provide an example of when you were the project manager for a research project or the implementation of new legislation or programs. How did you work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the desired outcome?

Additional Information

To become 'list eligible' for consideration, interested candidates must successfully pass a civil service exam.

You may apply and take the exam online at CalCareers.

If you're new to the state application process please visit 3 Steps to a State Job.

All information regarding your employment history must be included on the State Employment Application STD. 678. Applications that are submitted blank or with "see resume" in place of duties performed or applications received without the following information for each job entry will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted:

• "To" and "from" dates (month/day/year)
• Hours worked per week
• Private sector job titles
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Job duties performed
• State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles)

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.