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Under general direction, identifies and makes recommendations to resolve business process challenges in the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and school districts and identifies, creates, and codes various reports and dashboards for end-users.

The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following

Knowledge:

• Data access through the use of SQL and Business Intelligence (BI) software such as Business Object, Microsoft Power BI, or equivalent data retrieval tools
• BI practices and related technologies
• Principles of data integration and tools
• Principles of data modeling and data visualization practices
• System analysis and design techniques
  

Competencies:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
• Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Innovation – Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
• Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Handling Conflict – Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Managing Change – Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change
• Leveraging Technology – Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
  

Required Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree with major coursework in information technology, computer science, business administration, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Experience: Three years of experience with data modeling, gathering and writing business requirements, and developing business reports and/or dashboards.

Additional Requirements: Certification in Business Intelligence, such as Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) credential, are desired. A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required.

Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.

Selection Process

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a Performance Exam and Structured Interview.

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Additional Information

Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For complete application information, please go to https://www.lacoe.edu/pc. For additional information on our selection procedures, please visit Exam Preparation on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.

Based on full-time assignment:

• Although new employees usually begin at the first salary step, advanced salary step placement may be requested
  

• 24 vacation days per year
  

• 15 paid holidays per year
  

• 12 paid sick days annually
  

• Insurance includes health, medical, dental, vision and group life
  

• Retirement CALPERS combined with Social Security, and pre-tax retirement savings account options