Demographic Research and Planning Analyst I

Los Angeles Unified School District • Los Angeles, CA

440d • $96,429 - $118,477

About The Position

The Demographic Research and Planning Analyst I position at the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) involves analyzing student residential and demographic patterns to support long-range planning for school utilization and the need for new facilities. The role includes conducting demographic studies, producing reports, and participating in boundary studies to inform decision-making regarding school enrollments and construction projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in economics, urban planning, statistics, demography, geography, or a related field.
• Two years of technical experience in research, mapping, or data analysis in relevant fields.
• Experience using United States census, birth, and population data is preferable.
• Master's degree may substitute for required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of quantitative methods, including statistics.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and software such as ArcGIS.
• Familiarity with mapping concepts and cartography techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Analyze student residential and demographic patterns.
• Participate in the production of District-wide and sub-area student enrollment projections.
• Conduct attendance boundary studies.
• Perform demographic and statistical analyses using various datasets.
• Generate reports, charts, graphs, and diagrams to summarize data.
• Analyze population and enrollment data and prepare residential patterns.
• Assist in managing and developing databases.
• Conduct demographic studies involving enrollment projections.
• Analyze proposals for attendance zone changes and school construction projects.
• Participate in field surveys to determine demographic distributions and estimated school enrollments.
• Represent the department at meetings with District administrators and public agencies.
• Maintain official District attendance boundary descriptions.
• Produce maps depicting school locations and boundaries.
• Research source confirmations and ensure quality control of data.
• Respond to inquiries related to demographic and geographic issues.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees