Senior Data and Research Analyst-Promotional-HCD-26254302PHCD

This is a promotional opportunity open only to current County of San Diego employees within Housing and Community Development. Temporary employees, with the exception of Certified Temporary employees, are not eligible for promotional recruitments. For more information, please click on this link to review the FAQ on Promotional Recruitments.

The Housing and Community Development Services department (HCDS) is currently recruiting for

Senior Data and Research Analyst

Interviews will be the week of April 20, 2026.

Job offer for selected candidates will be made the week of April 27, 2026.

The Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) department) is currently recruiting for a Senior Data and Research Analyst. Senior Data and Research Analysts play a critical role in developing and maintaining interactive, recurring dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, and case management data. These visualizations are distributed to executive leadership and external partners to inform decisions and track performance.

For a complete job description, including essential functions and examples of qualifying education and experience, please read additional information on the Senior Data and Research Analyst.

Hiring Timeline and Dates

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins week of April 27, 2026.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening and passing a probation background check.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency; AND, two (2) years of full-time professional level experience performing data analysis and research activities to support program, policy, and/or operational decision-making; OR,
• Six (6) years of full-time professional level experience performing data analysis and research activities to support program, policy, and/or operational decision-making.

A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; OR, additional years of experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Attachments

For your education and/or certifications to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree, transcripts, diploma, foreign equivalency report and/or certifications to your application.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has experience in SQL and a passion for using data to drive meaningful change. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex problems through data, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team that is shaping the future of Housing and Community Development Services in San Diego County.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Note: current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation Process

Qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month eligible list based on the information provided on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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