Job Posting: Data and Digital Services Data Analyst

Department of Transportation

JC-468980 - Data and Digital Services Data Analyst
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II

Final Filing Date: 3/18/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under general supervision of the Data Science Branch Manager (Research Data Supervisor II), the Data and Digital Services Data Analyst (DDS) Research Data Analyst (RDA) II will independently perform a variety of tasks including data management, complex research, data analysis, and data visualization. As a Data Analyst, the incumbent will work collaboratively with a variety of teams and staff at Caltrans to develop data reports and stories, create data visualizations/maps and dashboards, identify data trends and patterns, and perform various related tasks. The DDS RDA II will be expected to seek and incorporate user feedback, develop and update their products in an iterative and agile manner using version control and statistical/data science programming tools (mainly Python). The DDS RDA II will assist in the development of performance metrics and data products for use across Caltrans, including working on operational improvements and analytics for operations. The DDS RDA II will develop public-facing transportation analytics products, including data hosted on the Caltrans Open Data Geoportal or web-hosted visualizations/dashboards supporting the California Integrated Mobility Program.

Job Description and Duties

• Will consider Research Data Analyst I.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Research Data Analyst II or the Research Data Analyst I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

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

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County.
This limited-term position may be extended up to 24 months.

The incumbent works in front of a dual-monitor computer system under artificial light in an office setting with long periods of working in a sitting or standing position.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Minimum Requirements

• RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
• RESEARCH DATA ANALYST I

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: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

• Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 12-point font, SOQ that describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

• Please describe your experience with analyzing quantitative data to answer research questions or business questions. Please describe the specific tools or methods you have used or are familiar with. (Maximum length of 100 words.)
• How do planning decisions made by transit operators and right of way managers, such as Caltrans, affect the experience of riding public transit in California? Which data do you think is most relevant to empower agencies to implement changes that will reduce wait times and speed travel times, and how would you design a tool to present that data? (Maximum length of 500 words.)

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