Integrated Data & Governance Officer

Los Angeles County Office of Education•Downey, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking individuals with data governance and systems integration expertise to apply for the Integrated Data & Governance Officer position. Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages strategic processes for data governance; develops and leads a centralized data governance structure for Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to support data-driven decisions; provides support and direction for research and evaluation activities conducted throughout the organization.

Requirements

Data governance concepts, terminology, and best practices
Measurement theory
Research design and evaluation methodologies
Principles, techniques, and terminology of educational research and program evaluation
Descriptive, and inferential statistical techniques, interpretation, validation, and application to measuring instructional outcomes
Database management and visualization tools
Data collection systems as related to educational research and program evaluation analysis, and the development of logic models
Applicable sections of Federal laws, the California Education Code, California Code of Regulations, and policies, rules and regulations of the Los Angeles County Office of Education
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications
Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
Action & Results Focus – Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Influencing – Affecting or changing others’ positions and opinions
Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Group Facilitation – Enabling constructive and productive group interaction
Leadership – Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
Managing Performance – Ensuring superior individual and group performance
Managing Change – Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change
Organizational Systems Thinking – Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions
Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communication and interaction that respects and includes all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
A bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, data science, business administration, public administration or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this class from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Five years of experience developing, managing, and implementing policies, standards, and procedures related to data governance, data strategy, or data integration.
At least three of the required years must involve managing or directing education initiatives, accountability systems, program evaluation, or research projects.
A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in social or behavior sciences, data science, business, administration, public administration, or other closely related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages strategic processes for data governance.
Develops and leads a centralized data governance structure for Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to support data-driven decisions.
Provides support and direction for research and evaluation activities conducted throughout the organization.