Management Analyst

Overview

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive
- EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER: Y1848A-EA

FIRST DAY OF FILING: October 1, 2025, AT 12:00 p.m., PT

This examination will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

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 the initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance (weighted 100%).

Those who pass the assessment may be considered for permanent appointment to Management Analyst
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The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness. The County is working to revise and expand its response to help those affected. If you are seeking a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The mission of DHS is to advance the health of patients and communities by providing extraordinary care. Housing for Health (HFH) provides housing and supportive services to DHS clients who are homeless and have complex medical and/or behavioral health conditions.

• Assist 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); work with DHS executive and senior 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; analyze changes in contractor ownership during the agreement period; 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, CIO and CEO as necessary and prepare internal and external correspondence.
• Assist line operations in identifying contractual and funding problems, and in resolving differences with contractors.
• Assist 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; research and prepare complex contract documents, submissions, reports, and briefing materials for senior management; consult with County Counsel and other departments to formulate recommendations.
• Assist in conducting legal research on applicable laws and regulations, analyze impact to department contracting efforts, and confer with County attorneys to formulate recommendations.
• Conduct reviews of contractor compliance with licensure, insurance, Living Wage Ordinance, and Jury Duty Ordinance.

OPTION I: Four (4) years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments involving researching, analyzing, and synthesizing data and recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: 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.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to use 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.

YOU MUST MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT TO FILL ANY VACANCY RELATED TO THIS RECRUITMENT.

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS: Before the end of your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.…