Assistant Staff Analyst (N440, N441, N442, N443)

Salary Range: $35.23-$50.83 hourly

SUMMARY

The Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) consolidates the County’s response to homelessness.

HSH is driven by a commitment to accountability, transparency, and improving care for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The department works closely with service providers, the County’s 88 cities, and unincorporated areas to deliver high‑quality, life‑saving services.

Staff schedules are based on business need and may include a hybrid work model where employees work both remotely and from the office.

The HSH – Interim Housing Invoicing & Payments Team ensures timely, accurate, and compliant processing of invoices submitted by contracted Interim Housing providers.

The team reviews monthly expenditures, verifies supporting documentation, applies County fiscal policies, and collaborates with internal and external partners to resolve discrepancies.

This work is essential to maintaining fiscal accountability and ensuring providers receive the funding needed to operate Interim Housing programs across Los Angeles County.

The Assistant Staff Analyst (ASA) on the Invoicing & Payments Team will manage a portfolio of Interim Housing contracts and serve as the primary point of contact for invoice‑related matters.

Responsibilities include reviewing monthly invoices for accuracy and compliance, communicating with providers to resolve issues, offering technical assistance on invoicing requirements, and supporting timely payment processing.

The ASA may also participate in monitoring activities, contribute to process improvements, and help ensure consistent application of HSH fiscal standards.

Ideal candidates are detail‑oriented, organized, strong communicators, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with evolving program needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Manages a portfolio of Interim Housing (IH) providers and ensures invoices, supporting documentation, and expenditures align with contract requirements and the approved budget.


* Reviews and analyzes monthly IH invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with HSH fiscal policies, Auditor Controller Instructions, Uniform Guidance and program expectations.


* Conducts meetings with assigned IH providers to discuss invoice issues, documentation needs, expenditure trends, and corrective actions; documents meeting notes and follow‑up items.


* Provides technical assistance to providers on invoicing requirements, cost‑allocation methods, documentation standards, and allowable vs.

unallowable costs.


* Performs quality assurance reviews of provider documentation, including payroll registers, general ledgers, expenditure reports, and other fiscal records submitted with invoices.


* Identifies discrepancies or compliance concerns in provider submissions and works collaboratively with providers to resolve issues and prevent recurring errors.


* Coordinates with internal...