Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding virtual interviews beginning the week of September 15, 2025.
Telework Information: Act quickly to apply for this hybrid position, where you’ll enjoy up to 40% (two days) remote work, each week!
Are you passionate about data science, research and analysis? Do you enjoy preparing data visualizations and dashboards, uncovering insights, providing in-depth interpretations, presenting findings, and making actionable recommendations? If so, the CalPERS Health Policy and Data Division has an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a Health Data Research Scientist to join our newly formed data science team. This team will leverage CalPERS’ extensive health data warehouse to conduct cutting-edge research and analysis, exploring key drivers, correlations, trends, and predictions related to health care costs, utilization, health plan performance, providers, enrollment, quality, risk, and outcomes. Join us in shaping the future of health care through data-driven insights and evidence-based decision making!

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.

The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed one page in length and the font must not be smaller than 11 point, Arial font.

• Describe how your background, experience, education and/or training makes you a competitive candidate for this position. Provide specific examples of your roles and responsibilities which relate to the minimum qualifications and duties of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under “Minimum Requirements.”
Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website.
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: 9/4/2025

CALPERS DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.
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.

• Describe how your background, experience, education and/or training makes you a competitive candidate for this position. Provide specific examples of your roles and responsibilities which relate to the minimum qualifications and duties of this position