Principal Information Systems Analyst - Data Analytics Specialization

Heluna Health • Alhambra, CA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data & Analytics Unit collects, analyzes, and interprets healthcare data to support decision-making across the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. It manages patient care and operational data, uses analytics to identify patterns, predict outcomes, and improve service delivery, and ensures data integrity, governance, and regulatory compliance.

The Principal Information Systems Analyst with a Data Analytics Specialization supports departmental initiatives by establishing, maintaining, and applying data governance practices that enable accurate, consistent, and reliable analytics and reporting. The role performs highly complex data analysis to support standardized data definitions and documentation, contributes to data strategies and governance standards, and supports department-wide projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems, or a closely related quantitative field.
• At least 5 years of experience, including at least 2 years at a Senior Information Systems Analyst level developing and maintaining enterprise-wide data governance standards.
• Strong background in data analytics, data governance, and enterprise reporting; preferably in a Data & Analytics unit.
• Strong writing and communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, concise, well-structured documents.
• Experience drafting data governance guidelines or similar policy documents for enterprise organizations.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and applying data standards, definitions, and compliance across analytical environments.
• Proficiency in ETL processes and tools, data modeling, and data architecture best practices.
• Experience using project management tools and templates and applying agile methodology to software and data product development.
• Experience developing stakeholder materials, including concise presentations and staff training materials or guides.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, take detailed notes, and manage follow-up actions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, system design, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
• Ability to analyze, build, troubleshoot, and solve complex data and governance requirements; translate complex data into strategic recommendations; and foster data-driven decision-making.
• Successful clearance through the County of Los Angeles Live Scan.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of JIRA and Smartsheet.
• Experience in a Data & Analytics unit.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain data governance standards for data elements, business rules, metadata, and reporting logic across analytical and reporting environments.
• Deliver data governance guidelines, policies, and operational procedures to support data-driven initiatives.
• Conduct data governance operations, ensure compliance with established guidelines, and support data management best practices.
• Develop clear, concise written materials, including reports, policy documents, and PowerPoint presentations for the Data & Analytics unit.
• Analyze departmental services and recommend improvements to operational efficiency and data utilization.
• Communicate complex data analytics concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Assist with the maintenance, build, and testing of technical systems and reports.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships to support data governance objectives and promote best practices.
• Perform special assignments and projects, including support for strategic unit-wide initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior