Program Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to understand program data and outcomes, analyze the data, and properly explain the implications of that information to others
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to think about information critically without prompting, analyzing a problem, generating, and implementing practical solutions, and assessing the success of the plan.
• Ability to build trust, teamwork, resolve conflicts, and develop collaborative working relationships with internal and external resources at all levels through effective written and oral communication.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Successful clearance through Los Angeles County’s Live Scan process.
• Experience working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to be flexible with program changes and work duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently problem solve.
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Health Care Administration/Management, Public Administration, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and evaluates the administrative requirements of LACDMH Outpatient Program Organizational Provider Agreements, including complex multi‑program contracts with varying programmatic requirements, and deliverables. Provides administrative monitoring of OPOP contractors by gathering, reviewing, and analyzing data, documentation, and performance indicators to assess compliance with contract terms, program service exhibits, specialty service exhibits, and any additional requisite contract exhibits.
• Participates in and conducts in‑person site visits to agencies to review administrative processes, validate compliance, and support ongoing monitoring activities. Prepares, develops, and initiates internal administrative processes to implement adjustments to Agreements, including Service Request Forms, Board Policy 4.055 tracking and reporting, Service Delivery Plans, and Provider File Adjustment Requests.
• Collaborates with internal DMH units to execute contract amendments, initiate Board Letters, and ensure timely processing of administrative changes. Prepares written analyses, summaries, and recommendations to support Program Manager decision‑making regarding contractual modifications, administrative actions, and program adjustments.
• Participates in and assists the Health Program Analyst III in developing standardized policies, guidelines, tools, and procedures for the administrative management and monitoring of Agreements.
• Coordinates with finance, programs and administrative units to ensure alignment of contract requirements, and operational processes.
• Performs special projects and assignments as directed by the Program Manager to support division goals, improve administrative efficiency, and strengthen contract oversight.

Benefits

• Health insurance