Director, Governance, Research and Integrated Data

Director, Governance, Research and Integrated Data

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources is seeking an innovative, knowledgeable, and experienced leader to serve as Director of the Governance, Research, and Integrated Data (GRID) division. The role plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the division’s efforts to develop evidence through research, evaluation, and integrated data systems, and guides initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce redundancy across LACOE.

Under administrative direction, the Director will:

• Oversee analysis, design, development, implementation, and use of evidence through research, evaluation and integrated data systems.
• Guide efforts to enhance efficiency and reduce redundancy in systems used across LACOE.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage projects, and coordinate strategic initiatives.

Well qualified candidates will possess the following.

• Data governance practices as codified in the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK)
• California Education Code, California Code of Regulations, and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Data warehouse and integration services for central data repositories
• Research and evaluation methodology, including methods of logic mapping, identification of relevant metrics, and analytical methods for predicting and evaluating outcomes
• Continuous improvement methods including improvement science, process improvement, and quality assurance techniques used in education agencies and large organizations
• Federal, state, and county laws, codes, regulations and requirements pertaining to data, privacy, educational accountability, and research
• Principles, concepts, and techniques of project management, feasibility studies, cost benefit analyses, system studies, program evaluations, needs assessments, and capacity assessment
• Concepts, capabilities, and applications of database and information systems
• Principles, practices, and techniques for the operation of large-scale infrastructure systems and services
• Principles and practices of systems design
• Principles of management analysis and organizational design
• Principles and practices of human resources, budgeting, and organizational management
• Contract negotiation and administration
• Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, 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
• Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Delegating – Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability
• Developing Others – Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Leadership – Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Managing Performance – Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
• Leveraging Technology – Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• 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…