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, governance, and regulatory compliance.

The Data & Analytics Unit is seeking an Assistant Staff Analyst to support planning, coordination, and execution of Azure cloud data initiatives by providing project management, analytical, and administrative support. This role partners with technical and business teams to track deliverables, manage documentation, and ensure cloud data projects are delivered on time and in alignment with organizational health services objectives

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provide project management support for Azure cloud data and analytics initiatives, including scheduling, tracking milestones, and monitoring deliverables.
2. Assist in coordinating activities across data engineering, analytics, infrastructure, and business teams.
3. Track project timelines, risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate concerns as appropriate.
4. Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting notes, and action items.
5. Support requirements gathering efforts by documenting business needs and assisting with review of technical deliverables.
6. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder communications related to cloud data projects.
7. Assist with vendor coordination, contract tracking, and compliance-related documentation as needed.
8. Support testing, user acceptance activities, and deployment coordination.
9. Analyze basic project metrics and provide reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
10. Perform other analytical and administrative duties in support of Health Services initiatives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting project management, analytical, and administrative activities related to data, analytics, or technology initiatives. The candidate should be able to assist with coordinating work across technical and business teams, track project timelines and deliverables, and maintain accurate project documentation such as plans, status reports, and meeting notes. Experience supporting requirements gathering, facilitating meetings, and communicating project information to diverse stakeholders is desirable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks, analyze basic project metrics, support vendor or contract-related activities, and perform administrative duties in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline).
• Two years of experience analyzing and making recommendations for organizational, programmatic, procedural, budgetary, or personnel-related issues.
• Experience using agile methodologies, particularly in data-related or software development projects.
• Experience developing stakeholder materials, including reports, presentations, training and technical guideline documents.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Successful clearing through the Live Scan process with the County of Los Angeles.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Basic understanding of project management concepts, methodologies, and tools.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, including data engineers and system analysts, in a collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with healthcare operations, health services programs, or healthcare data concepts.
• Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with common productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, or similar).
• Ability to track multiple tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand: Not applicable

Walk: Not applicable

Sit: Frequently

Handling / Fingering: Constantly

Reach Outward: Constantly

Reach Above Shoulder: Not applicable

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Not applicable

Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Not applicable

Push/Pull: Occasionally - Not applicable

See: Constantly

Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions

Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly = (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Hybrid

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.

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