Principal Information Systems Analyst - Business Intelligence Specialization

Salary Range: $9,888.12 - $11,992.20 monthly

SUMMARY

The Data & Analytics Unit is responsible for managing, 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Builds complex data models for business intelligence solutions consumption and creates dashboards and reports using data visualization tools such as Tableau and Business Objects.


* Applies transformations, data cleansing, normalization best practices, as well as abstraction and inheritance programming concepts to ensure high-quality data solutions.


* Elicits and documents user requirements for large, highly complex new systems or system enhancements; ensures functional and technical requirements are fully documented.

Translates technical tasks to a non-technical audience.


* Enhances project management processes for enterprise reporting, deep dive analyses, and ad hoc requests leveraging an agile framework.


* Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to uncover trends and insights, and creates dashboards, visualizations, and reports for stakeholders.


* Conducts statistical analyses to support program evaluation and strategic planning.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for the Principal Information Systems Analyst – Business Intelligence Specialization should possess at least 5+ years of experience in analytics, data management, and business intelligence, with at least two years at a Senior Information Systems Analyst level.

The Principal Business Information Systems Analyst is part of the DHS Data & Analytics Unit, overseeing advanced data analyses, responding to complex data requests, and creating data models, dashboards, and reports.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to drive collaboration across departments, influence decision-making, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should have a proven track record of translating complex data into clear, strategic recommendations and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Education/Experience


* Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems or a closely related quantitative field.


* 5+ years of experience, with 2+ years at a Senior Information Systems Analyst level creating complex data models from transactional clinical and operational data for use in interactive business intelligence solutions.

Skilled at writing and optimizing Transact-SQL code.


* Strong proficiency in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and tools, data modeling, and data architecture best practices.


* Proven experience with big data technol...