Data and Policy Analyst

The California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) is seeking a full-time Data and Policy Analyst. CPEHN is a statewide health policy organization focused on addressing racial and ethnic health disparities. CPEHN works closely with communities of color across the state to elevate local voices and health issues to state and local policymakers and help communities of color advance policy change and structural reform that creates equitable conditions for their communities.

This position may be based anywhere in California. CPEHN maintains physical offices in Oakland, Sacramento, and Los Angeles (air travel required). CPEHN has a mandatory up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine policy.

The Data and Policy Analyst is responsible for data management, interpretation, and synthesis. Specifically, identification of relevant datasets and their limitations, descriptive statistics and analysis, interpretation, and presentation of health-related data. This position will support the evaluation of policy proposals and alternatives, including identifying and communicating the risks/benefits to the team both verbally and in writing to support organizational priorities and the development of policy recommendations. Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives working in a collaborative environment and has strong experience interpreting and managing data and research.

We are looking for someone to join the team to advance the depth and scope of CPEHN’s data and policy analysis through a strong health equity lens while creating content as part of a team working to promote health equity for California’s communities of color.

Key Job Duties:

• Execute the preparation, analysis, and management of internal data (e.g., tracking of coalition activities and impact) and publicly available data (e.g., California Health and Human Services Open Data Portal)


• Work closely with research, policy, and communications staff to support organization-wide research activities and support evidence based policy development including finding and evaluating sources of information and data for quality and relevance to the work, primary data collection, and analysis of internal and external data for network and policy evaluations

Essential Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills grounded through an equity lens


• Strong writing and proofreading skills


• Strong time management skills, including prioritization of multiple projects with conflicting deadlines


• Communicate effectively, persuasively and professionally, in both written and verbal forms, with a wide range of individuals, organizations and funding sources


• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work independently with minimal supervision


• Cultural humility and ability to understand issues impacting all communities of color

Required Qualifications:

• At least 2-4 years of research experience utilizing health, health care and/or public health system data


• At least 2-4 years experience using excel or similar to manage data sets and draw inferences

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2-4 years of programming experience (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS, STATA) to manipulate large data sets and draw inferences


• At least 2-4 years of experience with data visualization (e.g., Excel/Microsoft BI, Tableau, ArcGIS)


• Familiarity with health care system in California or the United States.


• Familiarity with policy advocacy or with the California Statewide legislative process.

Culture: 

We center equity at the heart of our culture, which can be seen in our hiring, salary transparency, and our commitment to the growth of our staff. We pride ourselves in uplifting a healthy work-life balance, which includes monthly “Slow Fridays” to encourage our team to take vacation, and annual “Fun Days” set aside to allow break time and opportunity for fun, and a hybrid work schedule. 

Compensation and Benefits:

$70,000 - $72,000. At CPEHN, we understand the importance of benefits and how they contribute to the overall well-being of our staff. We provide excellent benefits (100% employer paid health and dental insurance, up to 10 % employer retirement contributions, sabbatical leave, generous PTO with 1 week winter holiday every year, frontloaded sick leave, and more). CPEHN provides all employees with professional development funds to grow and hone skills relevant to their work. 

To Apply: 

Submit your application via Bamboo:

• Cover letter


• Resume


• 1 writing sample (no longer than 2 pages) 


• 1 data-focused document

CPEHN is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.