Research, Analysis, and Development Analyst*

The Job

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), Research, Analysis and Development (RAD) unit is recruiting for a Staff Analyst II to perform complex professional administrative and analytical work in support of departmental operations, regulatory compliance, and program performance monitoring. The RAD team serves as a central resource for data, reporting, and performance analysis across the department. The team develops and maintains key tools such as data dashboards, monthly clinic reports, and public-facing directories, providing internal and external stakeholders with clear visibility into performance and outcomes. RAD also leads critical reporting and compliance efforts tied to state and federal requirements (e.g., Behavioral Health Service Act, Network Adequacy, Timely Access), ensuring data is accurate, timely, and actionable.

In addition, the unit supports continuous improvement efforts by analyzing quality measures (e.g., Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set [HEDIS], Performance Improvement Plans [PIPs]), reviewing workflows, and partnering with programs to identify opportunities to enhance operations. RAD also supports data infrastructure and integration initiatives, helping ensure data systems are reliable, connected, and accessible. This infrastructure is critical to ensuring department success in audits such as those conducted by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the External Quality Review Organization (EQRO).

This position will be responsible for supporting RAD through a variety of administrative processes on assigned projects that include, but are not limited to, data collection, analysis, and validation; project coordination with DBH programs and other departments to achieve mutual goals; supporting readiness and compliance with reporting measures and audits; researching methods necessary for program improvement proposals and implementation; and preparing diverse reports, records, correspondence, and other related documents as assigned.

Primary duties include:

• Conduct research and analytical studies of organizational operations and programs
• Analyze large and complex datasets and develop reports and recommendations
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and other analytical documents
• Present data and findings to management and stakeholders
• Coordinate and support contracts, agreements, and BAI fact sheets and tracking
• Support audit readiness, compliance activities, and regulatory reporting
• Develop and recommend policies, procedures, and operational improvements
• Coordinate and support program or project-based work assignments
• Plan and coordinate administrative and operational studies
• Support administrative processes including tracking and documentation for the IRB, program projects, process improvement/implementation, and/or other department initiatives assigned to RAD
• Maintain cross-functional knowledge to ensure continuity of operations

*Official title: Staff Analyst II.

For additional details, please refer to the Staff Analyst II job description.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.

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The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
To review job-specific benefits, please refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass the pre-employment process, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, prior to appointment .

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

These positions require both education and experience; to advance in the process applicants must meet one of the three options for Experience and one of the two options for Education:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (must meet one (1) of the following options) : Option 1
Eighteen (18) months of full-time equivalent, professional-level, analytical experience in research project management/coordination.

Option 2
Two (2) years of full-time equivalent, professional-level, analytical experience in a combination of areas including: administrative, research, project coordination/management, data analysis, or organizational functions.

Option 3
Two (2) years of experience as a Staff Analyst II Trainee in San Bernardino County.

REQUIRED EDUCATION (must meet one (1) of the following options) : Option 1
Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study.

Option 2
Associate’s degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study AND two (2) years of experience* supporting management or professional level administrative services staff in any of the following areas: analytical studies, organizational operations, staffing projections and related budgeting, fiscal/budget analysis, data analysis, statistical analysis, accounting, economics or other closely related duties.

*T he 2 years of experience used to qualify under Education Option 2 will be treated as a substitution for the Bachelor’s degree and will not count towards any of the three options under the Required Experience .

Important Notes Regarding Qualifying Education and Experience: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Refer to the NACES website for more information on evaluation services. General office/clerical, retail sales, eligibility worker, employment services, child support services and other similar experience is not considered qualifying.

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience preparing and processing county, state or federal contracts, procurement and service contracts, processing or preparing grant applications, conducting competitive bids, and negotiating contracts with vendors. Understanding of the County's Board approval process and experience preparing Board Agenda Items (BAI) is highly desired.

Essential knowledge and skills include:

• An understanding of principles and practices of public administration as applied to procurement processes, contracts and grants administration and compliance.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to prepare clear and accurate bid and procurement documents , legally binding agreements/contracts, and compelling grant application proposals.
• Effective and persuasive communicator with the skills and knowledge of techniques required to negotiate contract terms beneficial to the County and educate and ensure contractor compliance.
• The ability to perform complex, sensitive, and detailed administrative and analytical work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative to make decisions, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.
  
• Proficient with procurement management systems, such as ePro, and SAP contract management modules.
  

Selection Process

Application Procedure : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do NOT receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 6/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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