Job Description and Duties The Research Scientist IV (RS IV) will: Serve as the Public Health Economist (PHE), Collaborate with CDPH Centers/Offices/Divisions and partners to conduct and support public health economic and regulatory impact analyses including cost effectiveness analysis, cost benefit analysis, budget- and priority-setting research, and return on investment analysis, Work as part of a transdisciplinary team to inform and enhance public health strategic and policy decisions, resource allocations, and policy opportunities, and to communicate public health impact and accountability, Provide leadership and support around data collection, analysis and interpretation for community health assessment and progr