At California Department of Public Health (CDPH), our mission is to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. Through the leadership of Director Tomás J. Aragón, MD, DrPH, and State Epidemiologist Erica Pan, MD, MPH, we strive to be the best at getting better and becoming a learning, healing and impactful organization. 

CDPH includes centers, divisions and offices that administer more than 200 programs and services that range from infectious disease control and prevention to laboratory services, environmental health, food safety, emergency preparedness, health equity, vital records and statistics, and more. These programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and community partners, impact the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Learn more at http://www.cdph.ca.gov

Industry: Public Safety
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

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**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.

**“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”**

**“CDPH is an E-Verify Employer”**

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.**

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment

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

**Telework:**

Hybrid

**Job Type: ** 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

**Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.**

RESEARCH SCIENTIST MANAGER JC-519225

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