Data and Policy Analyst
California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) · Oakland, CA
Posted Nov 12, 2026Apply by 11/23/26
The California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) is hiring a Data and Policy Analyst who will manage, analyze and synthesize health data to evaluate policy proposals and support health equity policy recommendations for communities of color across California. The position may be based anywhere in California (CPEHN has offices in Oakland, Sacramento and Los Angeles) and requires 2 to 4 years of research experience with health or public health data. Position is located in Oakland, CA.
Data and Policy Analyst, California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN). Published 2026-10-26.
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).
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 and benefits to the team both verbally and in writing to support organizational priorities and the development of policy recommendations.
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 evidence-based policy development.
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 tools to manage data sets and draw inferences. Preferred: programming experience (R, SPSS, SAS, STATA), data visualization experience, familiarity with the health care system in California and with policy advocacy or the California legislative process.
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