SENIOR ANALYST, CEO

Position/Program Information

Exam number

M08297-R

When to Submit Your Application: Applications will be accepted on Tuesd ay , May 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. (PT) to 5:00 p.m. (PT) . All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) to be accepted. This exam may reopen as the needs of the service require.

Type of Recruitment
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

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Why work for us?

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 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 nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
The Opportunity
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Senior Analyst, CEO positions within the Chief Executive Office. The position assists the Chief Executive Office to manage the County’s administrative and financial affairs.

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Essential Job Functions

Position Responsibilities

• Independently or at the direction of management, conducts analyses of policy and fiscal impact of programs and services, Board motions, legislative changes, labor relations, matters affecting the County’s labor partners, or various other matters.
• Conducts program and organizational reviews and/or management audits independently or as directed by the CEO and the Board of Supervisors.
• Analyzes budget requests for larger County departments.
• Leads a team in large scale surveys or studies, coordinating research, analytical and report writing tasks among team members within approved study plans.
• Prepares and presents project progress and reports completed analyses or own recommendations, correspondence, surveys, or draft amendments to County Code and Memoranda of Understandings.
• Serves as an expert on complex questions/issues within an assigned area (e.g., Budget and Finance, Classification, Compensation, Employee Relations, Benefits Policy, Homelessness, Information Technology, Asset Management, Legislative Affairs).
• Acts as a representative of the CEO.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify
Five (5) years of professional staff experience * in analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in areas such as budget, finance, operations, capital projects, legislative policy, organization and management, employee relations, classification, compensation, communications, benefits policy, risk management, marketing, or asset management. Two (2) years of the required experience must have been at the level of Los Angeles County, Analyst, CEO** or higher.
No withhold will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Out-of-Class work experience will not be accepted for this examination.
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 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.

Special Requirement Information
* In the County of Los Angeles, professional staff experience is defined as experience gained at the level of Los Angeles County classification of Administrative Assistant II or higher, which functions as an administrative generalist in the central administrative staff organization of a department analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of a variety of operation problems having significant consequences in terms of cost, efficiency or public service.
** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Analyst, CEO is gained working in a central agency or corporate headquarter, providing professional staff support to the head of an organization in the planning, coordination, direction and control of specialized functions such as budget, finance, operations, capital projects, legislative analysis, organization and management studies, employee relations, classification, compensation, benefits policy, risk management, marketing, and asset management under general supervision.

Additional Information

Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent.
Our Assessment Process
This examination will consist of two (2) parts:
Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment, weighted at 75% covering:

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

Only those candidates that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I - multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) will advance to Part II - writing assessment.

Part II: A writing assessment, weighted 25%, covering English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information.

Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
Exam Review
Some exam components are not subject to review by candidates. Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per CSR 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.

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests (https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests).
• 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."

Eligibility and Vacancy Information
Candidates who met the exam requirements and passed the assessments are placed on an eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies within the Chief Executive Office as they occur.

Selection Certification
From those who pass the assessment, we may establish a secondary list to identify candidates with specific qualifications. We seek experience in areas such as asset management, budget and finance, classification and compensation, communications, contracts, human resources, and risk management. To be considered, please complete the supplemental questionnaire carefully and accurately, detailing your related experience rather than referencing your resume or application.
How to Apply
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. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• KTy@hr.lacounty.gov

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 govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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

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

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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.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Kelly Ty
Department Contact Phone: (213) 441-1995
Department Contact Email: KTy@hr.lacounty.gov

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Closing Date/Time: 5/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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