Posted May 2, 2025
Research Manager
California State Lottery | CA, US
Salary: Other / Not Specified
$8,025.00 - $9,970.00 per Month
Do you have experience leading a dedicated team of data-driven individuals? Like learning why people do what they do? Want to actually see the value you and your team adds to a business? The Business Planning & Research Unit at the California Lottery is seeking an organized, analytical, and creative leader to manage and mentor the high-performing Research team. The Research Data Supervisor 2 (Research Manager) is responsible for the planning, development, and communication of thoughtful evaluations and consumer insight studies that are key to business and marketing strategy decisions; all with the ultimate goal of maximizing sales and contributions to California public schools.
Experience:
Either I
One year in the California state civil service performing data research-oriented duties in a class with a level of responsibility equivalent to that of Research Data Supervisor I, orthe Research Data Specialist I; or
II
Experience: Five years of professional data research-oriented experience which must have included responsibility for the determination of research data gathering and reporting design and methodology of a complete research project. (Research experience applied toward this pattern must include at least one year of experience performing duties with a level of responsibility equivalent to Research Data Supervisor I, or the Research Data Specialist I.)
Desirable QualificationsIn addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably with a specialization in statistics, economics, data analysis, quantitative research, or psychology.
- 5+ years of experience in consumer market research, specifically with the design and execution of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- 5+ years of experience in quantitative and statistical analysis on programs or initiatives.
- 3+ years of managerial/lead experience with the ability to lead an established team of high-functioning, technical staff. Strong team building skills to encourage a collaborative culture.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability and experience in building successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders to establish collaborative partnerships.
- Expert knowledge and experience with workflow planning, timeline management, and work prioritization techniques and principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and conducting presentations before audiences of all levels and size. Ability to convey and explain complex problems and recommendations to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Ability to shift to changing priorities, critically and strategically think through problems and risks, and be detail oriented.
- Demonstrated experience evaluating processes and working with others to improve efficiencies and productivity.
California State Lottery
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=476565The California Lottery is a great place to begin, maintain, or advance your career. We’re always looking for talented, creative employees who can help us continue to prosper and grow. Since our mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges, when you join us, you’ll contribute to something big and meaningful - creating a better tomorrow, one student at a time.
We believe in professional development and provide all the support, resources, and tools you need to be successful, including an innovative, energetic, transparent, team-oriented environment. Whether you are experienced, changing careers, or starting out, the California Lottery is a great place to work.
The Lottery has openings at our Sacramento Headquarters and nine district offices. If the odds are that you’re a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.
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