Director, Governance, Research and Integrated Data

Los Angeles County Office Of Education

Job Location:

Downey, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 169272 - 209700

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bulletin

An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects
the rich diversity of Los Angeles County

Director Governance Research & Integrated Data

$14106 to $17475 Monthly

Insurance:
Your choice of several medical dental vision and life insurance plans

To learn more visit:

Online applications
must be submitted by:

01/23/2026

5:00 P.M. (Pacific)

Retirement:
PERS Defined Benefit Plan

Paid Time Off:
24 vacation 15 holidays and 12 illness days.

The Los Angeles County of Education (LACOE) is seeking an innovative knowledgeable experienced leader for the position of Director Governance Research and Integrated Data.

Under administrative direction plans organizes coordinates and directs the work of the Governance Research and Integrated Data (GRID) division of the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE); oversees the analysis design development implementation and use of evidence through research evaluation and integrated data systems; and guides efforts to enhancing efficiency and reducing redundancy in systems used across LACOE.

The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following

Knowledge:

Data governance practices as codified in the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK)
California Education Code California Code of Regulations and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Data warehouse and integration services for central data repositories
Research and evaluation methodology including methods of logic mapping identification of relevant metrics and analytical methods for predicting and evaluating outcomes
Continuous improvement methods including improvement science process improvement and quality assurance techniques used in education agencies and large organizations
Federal state and county laws codes regulations and requirements pertaining to data privacy educational accountability and research
Principles concepts and techniques of project management feasibility studies cost benefit analyses system studies program evaluations needs assessments and capacity assessment
Concepts capabilities and applications of database and information systems
Principles practices and techniques for the operation of large-scale infrastructure systems and services
Principles and practices of systems design
Principles of management analysis and organizational design
Principles and practices of human resources budgeting and organizational management
Contract negotiation and administration
Fundamental concepts of employment laws codes and regulations including EEO FLSA FMLA and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements

Competencies:

Analyzing & Interpreting Data Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
Critical Thinking Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claims
Decision Making Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Legal & Regulatory Navigation Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Professional & Technical Expertise Applying technical subject matter to the job
Oral Communication Engaging effectively in dialogue
Writing Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Relationship Building Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Delegating Sharing responsibility authority and accountability
Developing Others Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
Leadership Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
Managing Performance Ensuring superior individual and group performance
Teamwork Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Allocating Resources Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
Leveraging Technology Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
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 ExperienceEducation:A bachelors 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 in planning developing and implementing data initiatives research and continuous improvement work in a public agency including three years of experience leading or managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Additional Requirements:A masters degree in social or behavioral sciences data science business administration public administration or other closely related fields is preferred. A valid California drivers license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites may be required.

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

Contact

For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to
Janlie Vuong at

For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

For complete application information please go to Personnel Commission9300 Imperial Hwy EC-Annex Downey CA 90242

Additional InformationMinimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information please go to For additional information on our testing procedures please visitApplicant Resources 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 you would like to request an accommodation please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.

This examination is authorized asOpen open to the public.

Recruitment ID: 26-LAC912

This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.

Required Experience:

Director

BulletinAn equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflectsthe rich diversity of Los Angeles CountyDirector Governance Research & Integrated Data$14106 to $17475 MonthlyInsurance:Your choice of several medical dental vision and life insurance plansTo learn more visit:Onlin...

Bulletin

Insurance:
Your choice of several medical dental vision and life insurance plans

To learn more visit:

Online applications
must be submitted by:

01/23/2026

5:00 P.M. (Pacific)

Retirement:
PERS Defined Benefit Plan

Paid Time Off:
24 vacation 15 holidays and 12 illness days.

Data governance practices as codified in the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK)
California Education Code California Code of Regulations and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Data warehouse and integration services for central data repositories
Research and evaluation methodology including methods of logic mapping identification of relevant metrics and analytical methods for predicting and evaluating outcomes
Continuous improvement methods including improvement science process improvement and quality assurance techniques used in education agencies and large organizations
Federal state and county laws codes regulations and requirements pertaining to data privacy educational accountability and research
Principles concepts and techniques of project management feasibility studies cost benefit analyses system studies program evaluations needs assessments and capacity assessment
Concepts capabilities and applications of database and information systems
Principles practices and techniques for the operation of large-scale infrastructure systems and services
Principles and practices of systems design
Principles of management analysis and organizational design
Principles and practices of human resources budgeting and organizational management
Contract negotiation and administration
Fundamental concepts of employment laws codes and regulations including EEO FLSA FMLA and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements

Competencies:

Analyzing & Interpreting Data Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
Critical Thinking Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claims
Decision Making Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Legal & Regulatory Navigation Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Professional & Technical Expertise Applying technical subject matter to the job
Oral Communication Engaging effectively in dialogue
Writing Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Relationship Building Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Delegating Sharing responsibility authority and accountability
Developing Others Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
Leadership Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
Managing Performance Ensuring superior individual and group performance
Teamwork Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Allocating Resources Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
Leveraging Technology Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
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