Research Scientist Manager

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB) oversees a statewide program that provides a wide and complex array of primary and secondary prevention services to children with lead poisoning, lead exposure or risk of lead exposure.

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Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by data business processes for the collection, management, application, and analysis of data for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB).

Under the general direction of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch Manager (Environmental Program Manager II), the Research Scientist Manager (RSM) serves as primary advisor on implementation of CLPPB’s program as related to case management, environmental investigation, research and surveillance; development and coordination of program informatics; and development of collaborative engagements among other CDPH programs and local government lead programs. The RSM will directly supervise the section managers in Case Management, Performance Evaluation and Research and Surveillance, and Lead Hazard Reduction. The RSM will be the liaison with ITSD for CLPPB and with Center staff as needed on CLPPB priorities and as back-up for the Branch Manager. The RSM supports CLPPB’s informatics needs; provides technical leadership and acts as the informatics subject matter expert; advises leadership on strategic questions related to data workflows with validation processes, data dashboards and interactive maps; collaborates with end users to develop, harmonize, and modernize data systems; engages with developers and system administrators to ensure that the data systems interoperate with departmental and analytical resources; maintains data security and confidentiality process and expertise for public health data; supports administrative functions for informatics projects; and supervises multidisciplinary staff. This position requires technical knowledge and experience related to environmental and clinical health data analysis, informatics, cloud-based data management, and complex system architecture. The position will involve directly working with local government and other state government partners on data integration; working knowledge of local government data systems is critical. The position requires experience in program and project management, staff supervision and mentorship, strategic planning, and partnership development.

This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.

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Final Filing Date: 6/8/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-519225

Position #(s): 580-352-5662-XXX

Working Title: Data Systems & Program Alignment Manager

Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST MANAGER $13,288.00 - $15,603.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Contra Costa County

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Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

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