Assistant Staff Analyst - Cloud Project Management Specialization
About The Position
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
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Successful clearing through the Live Scan process with the County of Los Angeles.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using agile methodologies, particularly in data-related or software development projects.
- Experience developing stakeholder materials, including reports, presentations, training and technical guideline documents.
- Familiarity with healthcare operations, health services programs, or healthcare data concepts.
Responsibilities
- Provide project management support for Azure cloud data and analytics initiatives, including scheduling, tracking milestones, and monitoring deliverables.
- Assist in coordinating activities across data engineering, analytics, infrastructure, and business teams.
- Track project timelines, risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate concerns as appropriate.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting notes, and action items.
- Support requirements gathering efforts by documenting business needs and assisting with review of technical deliverables.
- Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder communications related to cloud data projects.
- Assist with vendor coordination, contract tracking, and compliance-related documentation as needed.
- Support testing, user acceptance activities, and deployment coordination.
- Analyze basic project metrics and provide reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
- Perform other analytical and administrative duties in support of Health Services initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
