Summary

This job involves handling analytical and technical tasks in human resources, contract management, or health program operations for Los Angeles County, focusing on confidential and sensitive assignments to support public services.

A good fit would be someone with strong problem-solving skills and experience in administrative or analytical roles, who enjoys working in a large government organization to help manage diverse programs.

It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals looking for stable public-sector benefits and career growth.

Key Requirements

Experience in analytical and technical assignments in human resources, contract development/administration, or health programs
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Knowledge from specialized experience, training, or education in relevant fields
Work in a central administrative department or line department's program-support function
Strong skills in problem-solving and administrative operations
Commitment to preserving workplace dignity and employee rights

Full Job Description

EXAM NUMBER:

R1848Y-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from everyone!

WHEN TO APPLY:
Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, March 9, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. (PT). Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (PT) will not be considered.

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WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation!

As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee.

The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country.

Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

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Requirements

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS A MANAGEMENT ANALYST?

Perform 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.

Management Analyst is a broad-based, flexibly-staffed class in which incumbents utilize a similar level of analytical and technical skills and abilities while drawing upon knowledge acquired through specialized experience, training, and/or education. Positions allocable to this class that function in human resources and contracts development and administration are located in a central administrative department or the central administrative office of a line department; and positions that function in line department health programs are located in the centralized program-support function or in a centrally-administered, department-wide program.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Management Analyst.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION 1:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university -AND- Two (2) years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments that involved researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas**.

-OR-

OPTION 2:

A Master's degree or higher from an accredited* college or university in a discipline related to core administrative areas such as contract development and administration or human resources; health programs analysis; or in a discipline related to the core business function or mission of the department.

-OR-

OPTION 3:

Four (4) years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments which involved researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas**.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*In order to receive credit for the required degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of the filing period. Please submit documentation to ealcazar@hr.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.

**Experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments that involved researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas is gained at the level of Los Angeles County class of Management Assistant or higher.

Note! You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

For Los Angeles County employees, acceptable classes, include but are not limited to:

Administrative Assistant I	Employment Services Assistant I, Sheriff	Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant
Administrative Intern I	Human Resources Trainee	Senior Personnel Assistant
Appeal Hearing Specialist	Intermediate Board Specialist	Staff Assistant I
Associate Analyst, CEO	Operations Assistant I, Sheriff	Staff Development Specialist
Contract Monitor	Program Assistant, PSS

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withhold will be allowed. Required education and/or experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS:
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Class II - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

EXAMINATION CONTENT
Once we verify that you meet the requirements to qualify, we will invite you to a multiple choice and/or simulations assessment, weighted 100%, assessing:

Professional Potential, Achievement, Maintaining Working Relationships, Analyzing Information, Learning Quickly, Generating New Ideas, Using Time Efficiently, Working to High Quality Standards, Adapting to Change, Coping with Uncertainty, Willingness to Learn, Responsibility, Deductive Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension.

Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be placed on the eligible list.

EXAM REVIEW

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

TEST PREPARATION:

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

Note: We may use an alternative banding method in line with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D).

If you are placed on the list and are available for hire, the following experience may strengthen your candidacy (depending on the department and role):

Working in government or nonprofit organizations or with health service providers
Working with a public homelessness services agency, such as LAHSA within the last six months
Preparing presentations for and/or presenting to a large audience
Drafting reports, briefing materials, policies, or standard operating procedures for leadership or external partners
Managing projects or workstreams, including developing timelines and tracking deliverable

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION:

In accordance with TITLE 5 - PERSONNEL, APPENDIX 1 (Civil Service Rule 11.03) of the Los Angeles County Code, from those who pass the assessment, we may establish secondary list(s) targeting additional qualifications we are seeking for specialized positions.

REMINDER:

Applicants are required to respond to all supplemental questions during the application process. Be sure to provide detailed and accurate responses to all questions. The questions are designed to elicit information to confirm the applicant qualifies not only for the position itself, but also for placement on any Selective Certification lists. To provide the best responses, applicants should allow at least one (1) hour to complete the application and supplemental questionnaire.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.

Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.

Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address.

If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox.

It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.

Note: New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, please include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Have any questions about anything listed above, please contact:

Testing Accommodation Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

Testing Accommodation Phone: (213) 441-3150
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
Department Contact Name: Erika Alcazar
Department Contact Phone: (213) 349-8006
Department Contact Email: EAlcazar@hr.lacounty.gov

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