Staff Analyst - Data Analytics Specialization at Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

Salary Range: $6,806.73 - $9,820.80 monthly

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 Staff Analyst with a Data Analytics Specialization supports a variety of departmental initiatives, focusing on data analytics, resource deployment, program refinement, and project management. This role requires strong writing and communication skills, agile methodologies expertise, and the ability to facilitate and document meetings across various operational areas. The analyst will contribute to the development of data strategies, assist with hiring processes, and support department-wide projects to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Apply agile project management principles to plan, execute, and monitor projects, ensuring alignment with department goals.


2. Draft and update data governance guidelines and data product roadmaps to support data-driven initiatives and strategic objectives.


3. Organize and lead Data & Analytics (D&A) meetings, ensuring stakeholder participation, capturing key decisions, and following up on action items.


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


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


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


7. Assist with hiring needs, including drafting job duty statements, participating in interview panels, and supporting onboarding activities.


8. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support data governance objectives and promote best practices.


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


10. Perform special assignments and projects, including supporting strategic unit-wide initiatives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for the Staff Analyst– Data Analytics Specialization should possess a strong background in agile project management, preferably for in a Data & Analytics unit. Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to draft clear, concise, and well-structured documents. Experience in drafting data governance guidelines or similar policy documents for enterprise organizations. Proficient in facilitating meetings, taking detailed notes, and managing follow-up actions.

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; advanced degree preferred.


• Four years of experience analyzing and making recommendations for organizational, programmatic, procedural, budgetary, or personnel-related issues.


• Experience using project management tools and templates, and experience using agile methodology and its application to software and data product development.


• Experience developing a variety of stakeholder materials, including but not limited to concise stakeholder presentations and staff training materials/guides.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Successful clearing through the Live Scan and health clearance processes with the County of Los Angeles.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Agile methodologies


• Data analytics and governance frameworks


• Technical and business writing


• Stakeholder management


• Meeting facilitation and note-taking


• Resource deployment and program refinement

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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