Data Scientist

Los Angeles County Superior Court; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles County Superior Court is seeking a Data Scientist to analyze and interpret complex data to inform court operations. The ideal candidate will gather necessary data, perform statistical analyses, and communicate findings effectively. This full-time position offers a salary between $87,086.16 and $120,588.00, along with a robust benefits plan.

Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Leave

Commuter Benefit Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in relevant field or experience equivalent.
• Three years of experience in data analytics and statistical analysis.
• Proficient in Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced-level research and analysis for business questions.
• Define metrics, gather data sources, and assess data quality.
• Create performance indicators and graphical presentations.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistical analysis

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Data modeling

Predictive analytics

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration

Master's degree

Job description

Salary : $87,086.16 - $120,588.00 AnnuallyLocation : Los Angeles, CAJob Type : Full-TimeJob Number : R9721IDepartment : 71200 - RESEARCH, PLANNING AND COMMUNICATIONSOpening Date : 05 / 22 / 2025Closing Date : 6 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific Position DescriptionPriority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by June 03, 2025.ABOUT THE COURTLos Angeles Superior Court is the largest unified trial court in the United States. Its 580 judges and commissioners work in one of the 36 facilities within the Court's 12 judicial districts and are supported by more than 5,000 full-time Court employees. The Court has an annual budget of more than $1 billion. Located in Southern California, Los Angeles County is geographically one of the nation's largest counties, covering 4,752 square miles and, with over 10 million residents, is also one of its most populous counties.ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Data Scientist is responsible for performing advanced-level research and analysis to provide reliable, empirical answers to significant business questions related to a wide range of management issues, including : evaluation of court programs and procedures; creation of performance indicators; and gathering basic data about court operations. In each of these areas, the Data Scientist may be involved in defining metrics, identifying possible sources of data, assessing the quality and reliability of those data, data modeling, and creating graphical and written presentations of the results.The official classification for this role is Senior Management Analyst. For a detailed job description, please click Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.SELECTION REQUIREMENTSTo qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the time of application : Option I : A bachelor's degree

• with a major in public or business administration or a closely related field -AND- three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in data analytics and statistical analysis, including the ability to collect, interpret, and present data to support program evaluation and policy
• in public or business administration or a closely related field -AND- one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in data analytics and statistical analysis, including the ability to collect, interpret, and present data to support program evaluation and policy recommendations. Option III : Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in data analytics and statistical analysis, including the ability to collect, interpret, and present data to support program evaluation and policy recommendations.
• EDUCATION VERIFICATION FOR OPTION I AND IIA legible copy of your college diploma -OR- transcripts(s) (unofficial are acceptable) detailing the degree conferred and the name of the educational institution must be attached to your online application. Otherwise, your application materials will be deemed incomplete and disqualified accordingly. For a list of acceptable accredited institutions or international universities, please visit , , or Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. For a list of acceptable evaluation agencies, please visit or Foreign studies submitted without acceptable evaluation will be rejected. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate will possess the following desirable qualifications : Excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of staff, including external departments and outside agencies.Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI at an expert level. Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Knowledge of the Snowflake environment.Demonstrated experience in : Translating business intelligence requirements into data requirements. Creating dashboards and reports to fit requirements that present data in a manner than can be easily interpreted and relied upon for decision making. Creating and performing data quality control and assurance tests.Creating and using data models and relational databases. Creating and using extract, test and load routines. Performing analyses of time series, geo-spatial and operations engineering

quickly to ad hoc requests for data or analysis.Using one or more statistical or analytics packages (e.g., STATA, SPSS, ArcGIS).Performing basic SQL queries to select data and manipulate data sets. EXAMINATION INFORMATIONPART I : Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application

II : Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTSApplications may only be filed online. To learn how to apply online, please access the The Court reserves the right to verify all submitted documentation prior to appointment. The Court will only consider completed applications submitted, along with the required documents, and will reject incomplete applications. A resume will not substitute for a fully completed employment application. To facilitate the full and proper consideration of your work experience, clearly specify what professional experience meets the required job qualifications. When listing your work experience, please specify the beginning and end dates for each job you held and describe your experience for each position. Please provide a current and accurate e-mail address for the Court to communicate with you about this job opportunity. Human Resources staff will notify all applicants of their application status via e-mail. We recommend that you add to your SAFE SENDERS list to avoid the notification being filtered as spam mail.Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process can contact the email address provided below. For additional employment information, please click WHAT TO EXPECT NEXTWe will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) examination part(s) will be placed on an eligible list that will remain active for up to six (6) months. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.Questions regarding this posting may be emailed to Follow us on social media!| | | | | MegaFlex Benefit Plan Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employee's monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employee's years of service. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. For detailed plan information, click InsuranceThe MegaFlex plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.Flexible Spending AccountsEmployees may contribute up to $237 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.Leave BenefitsAnnual Leave - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave.Holidays - 14 days per year.Bereavement leaveRetirement - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employee's salary. - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA). If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit Other Benefits : The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition Reimbursement- The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and / or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title.01 INSTRUCTIONS : The information you provide on this online supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated. All questions must be answered. You are encouraged to respond as specifically and as completely as possible. Attaching or referencing a resume will not be considered responsive. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact and partial information can result in disqualification. Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand these instructions. 02 EDUCATION VERIFICATIONTo receive credit, a legible copy of your diploma or transcript (unofficial are acceptable) from an accredited college or university. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to edit or add documents. Documentation may be submitted as an attachment to your on-line application. Attachment(s) must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and should not exceed 10 MB. Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand the instructions. 03 How do you best meet the qualifications of this position? Option I : A bachelor's degree

• with a major in public or business administration or a closely related field -AND- three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in data analytics and statistical analysis, including the ability to collect, interpret, and present data to support program evaluation and policy recommendations. Option II : A master's degree
• in public or business administration or a closely related field -AND- one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in data analytics and statistical analysis, including the ability to collect, interpret, and present data to support program evaluation and policy recommendations. Option III : Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in data analytics and statistical analysis, including the ability to collect, interpret, and present data to support program evaluation and policy recommendations. None of the above. 04 Describe in detail your qualifying experience as it relates to previous question. If not applicable, indicate N / A.Use the following format : Name of the employer(s)Dates of employmentNumber of hours worked per weekDescribe the SPECIFIC DUTIES and LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY. Please describe specific duties ONLY.DO NOT write "See Attached Resume." 05 How would you organize and prioritize your work to ensure that you meet established deadlines? 06 Describe a project you carried out to provide analysis supporting a business decision :
• Briefly describe the business issue at stake;
• The nature of the data used and its sources;
• What tools were used to extract, transform, and load the data;
• What tools were used for data analytics; and
• What conclusions were drawn from the data.
• Do not include any confidential or proprietary information in your description. 07 Please check the software(s) in which you have verifiable experience : Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) Excel Power BI SPSS statistical software SQL database and database querying languages Stata statistical software R statistical computing language Visual BASIC Other statistical software None of the above 08 For each of the areas checked in question #7, describe your verifiable experience. If not applicable, indicate N / A. Required Question

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