Integrated Data & Governance Officer

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages strategic processes for data governance; develops and leads a centralized data governance structure for Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to support data-driven decisions; provides support and direction for research and evaluation activities conducted throughout the organization.

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Policy & process development?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Data governance concepts, terminology, and best practices

• Measurement theory
• Research design and evaluation methodologies
• Principles, techniques, and terminology of educational research and program evaluation
• Descriptive, and inferential statistical techniques, interpretation, validation, and application to measuring instructional outcomes
• Database management and visualization tools
• Data collection systems as related to educational research and program evaluation analysis, and the development of logic models
• Applicable sections of Federal laws, the California Education Code, California Code of Regulations, and policies, rules and regulations of the Los Angeles County Office of Education
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and 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
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation - Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Action & Results Focus - Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Oral Communication - Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Presentation Skill - Formally delivering information to groups
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing
• Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Influencing - Affecting or changing others’ positions and opinions
• Relationship Building - Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Group Facilitation - Enabling constructive and productive group interaction
• Leadership - Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Managing Performance - Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• 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 their languages, abilities, religions and cultures

Required Education and Experience

Education: A bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences, data science, business administration, public administration or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this class 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: Five years of experience developing, managing, and implementing policies, standards, and procedures related to data governance, data strategy, or data integration. At least three of the required years must involve managing or directing education initiatives, accountability systems, program evaluation, or research projects.

Additional Requirements: A master’s degree in social or behavior sciences, data science, business, administration, public administration, or other closely related field is preferred. A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.

Hybrid remote schedules may be available.

Selection Process

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of Training & Experience Evaluation (T/E) and Technical Interview.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays