RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II

$77,436 - $96,996/Yr

State of California

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote

1-10 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The CalSTRS Enterprise Strategy Management Division is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Research Data Analyst II, with consideration for a Research Data Analyst I on the Continuous Improvement Team. This division is pivotal in driving strategic planning, organizational performance, enterprise sustainability, continuous improvement, research, and innovation at CalSTRS. The collaborative efforts within the division enhance CalSTRS' capacity to integrate business intelligence into organizational planning and performance, ultimately informing the Teachers' Retirement Board and CalSTRS executive staff to make sound decisions aligned with CalSTRS' strategic goals. The Continuous Improvement Team is tasked with planning, organizing, directing, and executing all activities related to the development, maintenance, implementation, and execution of business process improvement and business process reengineering. This team works to foster organizational awareness, bridge cross-functional process improvement, enhance efficiency and effectiveness in work processes, support risk analysis and mitigation, and formalize and document processes. Under the general supervision of the Research Data Manager, the Research Data Analyst II will identify complex operational improvement opportunities using various established methodologies. The incumbent will be responsible for business process analysis and implementation, performing extensive research, analytical, and advisory duties related to Business Process Improvement (BPI) and Business Process Reengineering (BPR) activities for CalSTRS, while also supporting the innovation program as needed. The ideal candidate will possess experience leading projects with multi-disciplinary team members and cross-functional stakeholders, developing data collection plans, and performing data research and analysis to identify trends and patterns from historical data. Additionally, the candidate should have a working knowledge of change management strategies and process improvement methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).

Responsibilities

• Identify complex operational improvement opportunities using established methodologies.
• Conduct business process analysis and implementation.
• Perform extensive research, analytical, and advisory duties related to Business Process Improvement (BPI) and Business Process Reengineering (BPR).
• Support the innovation program as needed.
• Lead project meetings and facilitate cross-functional meetings, such as process mapping sessions and workshops.
• Develop data collection plans and perform data research and analysis to identify trends and patterns from historical data.
• Evaluate and perform statistical analysis on performance metrics for BPI and BPR projects and initiatives.
• Communicate and present information to various audiences, including senior and executive management.

Requirements

• Experience leading projects with multi-disciplinary team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience developing data collection plans and performing data research and analysis to identify trends and patterns from historical data.
• Working knowledge of change management strategies and process improvement methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).
• Ability to identify and advise on operational improvement opportunities through established methodologies.
• Experience using software, such as Excel, to analyze data and identify trends and patterns.
• Ability to develop, track, evaluate, and perform statistical analysis on performance metrics for BPI and BPR projects and initiatives.
• Experience communicating and presenting information to a variety of audiences including senior and executive management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a public sector or educational environment.
• Familiarity with pension fund operations and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for annual increases based on performance evaluations.
• Hybrid work options including remote work solutions.
• Access to on-site amenities such as fitness centers, cafés, and childcare facilities.
• Ongoing training, learning, and development opportunities.
• Wellness and sustainability programs.
• Employee recognition programs.