Management analyst Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Management Analyst

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Management Analyst vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Management Analyst.

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers, four acute hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.

Housing for Health (HFH) provides housing and supportive services to Department of Health Services (DHS) clients who are homeless and who have complex medical and/or behavioral health conditions. Since its inception, HFH has expanded to provide a continuum of housing and supportive services to unhoused county residents. HFH is now one of the two largest homeless housing and services entities in Los Angeles County.

Performs a variety of analytical, technical, and/or confidential and sensitive assignments in core functional areas of human resources, contract development and administration, or health programs operations and administration.

Assists with the development of solicitation documents including, but not limited to: Request for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ), Request for Applications (RFA), Requests for Services (RFS), and Work Order Solicitations (WOS); working directly with DHS executive and senior managers and facility/program managers to define the scope of services, contractor qualifications, and performance specifications; conduct the solicitation process; and prepare final recommendations supporting contract recommendations.

Research requests for contract amendments and make recommendations on appropriate action; and analyze changes in contractor ownership during the agreement period, research and make recommendations for action, and prepare appropriate contractual documents and Board of Supervisors (Board) and County Counsel correspondence to effectuate changes.

Assist in developing Board letters for approval of contracts and contract amendments, acceptance of grants and donations, purchase of fixed assets and other transactions requiring Board approval; obtain approvals from DHS internal operations, County Counsel, Chief Information Office and Chief Executive Office and other departments as necessary and prepare other internal and external correspondence as necessary.

Assist line operations in identifying contractual and funding problems, and in resolving differences with contractors.

Assists in formulating policies and procedures for contract development and/or in designing forms and other tools to aid in contract development.

Provide strategic recommendations on procurement and contracting issues; which include research and preparation of complex contract documents, submissions, reports, and briefing materials for senior management and consult with County Counsel and other departments to formulate recommendations.

Assists in conducting legal research on applicable laws and regulations, analyzes impact to department contracting efforts and may confer with County attorneys to formulate recommendations.

Conducts reviews of contractor's compliance with such requirements as licensure, insurance, Living Wage Ordinance, and Jury Duty Ordinance.

Four (4) years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments, which involved researching, analyzing, and synthesizing data and recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas. Experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments that involve researching, analyzing, and synthesizing data and recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas is gained at the Los Angeles County class of Management Assistant or higher. A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort, including occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.