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Research Data Specialist II - California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Software Engineer
Senior data specialist focused on research analytics, leveraging Python, SQL, and R to clean, model, and visualize complex datasets, driving evidence-based decision making.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines to ingest and transform large research datasets using SQL and Python.
- Apply statistical modeling techniques in R to uncover insights and support policy research initiatives.
- Create interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define data requirements and ensure data quality.
- Document data processes, maintain metadata, and provide training on data tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.