Salary: $113,006.40 – $141,793.60 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular – Full time
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number: 23256907
Department: Office of Evaluation, Performance and Analytics
Division: Office of Evaluation, Performance and Analytics
Opening Date: 08/07/2023
Closing Date: 8/21/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The County of San Diego has current openings for Principal Data and Research Analysts to oversee and lead data analysis functions.
These positions may offer a mix of in office and teleworking after an initial training period. Interviews will take place in September 2023 and job offers for selected candidates will be made after interviews are complete. Additional dates may be added if needed.
Principal Data and Research Analysts assist higher level management by leading rigorous data analysis and research to inform decisions related to policies, resource allocations, and operations. Incumbents are privy to highly confidential and sensitive information regarding decision-making processes on operational issues, as well as from individuals who have encounters with County departments in various sectors, including but not limited to criminal justice, medical, environmental, and social services data.
Principal Data and Research Analysts report to unclassified or executive managers. They are responsible for overseeing a portfolio of projects, which could include an organization’s entire data analysis function. They also provide advice to the organization’s leadership on strategic decisions for data analysis functions, and they serve as liaisons with other County departments and external organizations to establish, maintain, and strengthen strategic partnerships. They have significant training and experience in advanced data analysis methods and can manage individual data analysis projects. Incumbents in this class can manage supervisors, but some positions may not require supervisorial duties.
The areas of analytical specialization for these positions are Program Evaluation.
SELECTION INTERVIEW DATESThe timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process begins in September 2023. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
The current vacancies are in the Office of Evaluation, Performance and Analytics, however the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other County departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency; AND, five (5) years of full-time professional level experience performing data analysis and research activities to support program, policy, and/or operational decision-making with at least one (1) year managing projects. OR,
- Nine (9) years of full-time professional level experience performing data analysis and research activities to support program, policy, and/or operational decision-making with at least one (1) year managing projects.
Notes: A doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience or a master’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Additional years of experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
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The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION
Qualified candidates will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information provided on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate “See Resume,” “See Application,” or “See Answers Above” as these are not valid answers.Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the questions above may be subject to verification.Do you understand this information?
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Please review the minimum qualifications on the job posting to make sure you meet them prior to applying. Non-qualified applicants will be rejected.Please select how you meet the minimum qualifications.
- I have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency; AND, five (5) years of full-time professional level experience performing data analysis and research activities to support program, policy, and/or operational decision-making with at least one (1) year managing projects
- I have nine (9) years of full-time professional level experience performing data analysis and research activities to support program, policy, and/or operational decision-making with at least one (1) year managing projects
- I have a doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency; AND, three (3) years of full-time professional level experience performing data analysis and research activities to support program, policy, and/or operational decision-making with at least one (1) year managing projects
- I have a combination of education and professional level experience as stated in the minimum qualifications.
- I do not meet these minimum qualifications.
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If you are attempting to meet the minimum qualifications with completed college coursework or education, you must attach college documents at the time of application at the ATTACHMENTS section. If no attachments are provided, your application may be rejected.College documents include copies of diploma, official transcripts, unofficial transcripts, foreign equivalency reports, or letters of verification authored by the college or university you attended.If you have already submitted your college documents during previous recruitments with the County of San Diego (2008 to present), you may by-pass these instructions.Have you attached your education information?
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Please identify which experience in your work history you are using to qualify as full-time professional level experience performing data analysis, research, and evaluation activities to support program, policy, and/or operational decision-making with at least one (1) year managing projects. Please describe the related duties you performed on a regular basis for each position you are using to qualify.If you do not have this experience, please indicate “N/A”.
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Do you have experience developing and implementing impact evaluations?
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Do you have experience developing and implementing economic evaluations?
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If you answered yes to the question above, please describe your experience developing and implementing economic evaluations.Please indicate N/A if you do not have this experience.
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Do you have experience developing and implementing process evaluations?
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If you answered yes to the question above, please describe your experience developing and implementing process evaluations.Please indicate N/A if you do not have this experience.
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