Assistant Staff Analyst - Data Analytics Specialization

Salary Range: $35.23-$50.83 per hour

SUMMARY

The Data & Analytics Unit is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting healthcare data to support decision-making across the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS).

The unit manages patient care and operational data, using analytics to identify patterns, predict outcomes, and improve service delivery.

The unit also ensures data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.

The Assistant Staff Analyst will contribute to the development of data strategies, assist with managing and updating the weekly data product roadmap, support data governance initiatives, and track project progress using agile methodologies.

Additionally, this role requires strong organizational skills to take detailed notes in meetings, capture key decisions, and ensure follow-up on action items.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.

Assist in data governance operations, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and supporting best practices for data management.
2.

Update and maintain the weekly data product roadmap, tracking progress, dependencies, and upcoming milestones.
3.

Support agile project management efforts, including planning, execution, and tracking of data and analytics projects.
4.

Organize and facilitate Data & Analytics (D&A) meetings, ensuring stakeholder engagement, taking detailed notes, and documenting key decisions and action items.
5.

Assist in drafting and refining data governance guidelines, policies, and operational procedures to support data-driven initiatives.
6.

Develop clear, concise written materials, including reports, policy documents, and presentations for the D&A unit.
7.

Analyze department services and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and data utilization.
8.

Communicate complex data analytics concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
9.

Support hiring efforts, including drafting job duty statements, and contributing to onboarding activities.
10.

Conduct research and provide detailed analyses and recommendations for management on program, policy, and operational improvements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for the Assistant Staff Analyst – Data Analytics Specialization should have a strong foundation in agile project management, data governance operations, and business analysis.

The role requires excellent writing and communication skills to draft clear, well-structured documents and meeting notes, and managing follow-up actions.

Candidates should have experience tracking project progress, maintaining data product roadmaps, and supporting data governance initiatives.

Familiarity with meeting facilitation, note-taking, and agile methodologies is essential to ensure project alignment with organizational goals.

Education/Experience


* Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economic...