SYSTEMS ANALYST

IMDiversity; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,101 - 135,238; Full time

Job summary

City of Los Angeles is hiring a full-time Systems Analyst in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on analyzing and improving computer-based information systems across departments, with evaluation of cost-benefit and feasibility for new or modified systems.

A bachelor’s degree in CS/IS or related field is required, plus two years of relevant experience or equivalent related experience and courses. The position supports enterprise IT initiatives and project implementations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field; or
• Graduation from a four-year college or university plus two years of relevant full-time paid experience in analysis or development of computer-based information systems.
• Two years of full-time paid experience as a Systems Aide with the City of Los Angeles; and completion of specified courses in IS or related degree programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze procedures, methods and operations of computer-based information systems.
• Design, implement, and recommend information systems to improve efficiency and economy of City operations.
• Perform cost-benefit and feasibility analyses for modifications or new information systems; manage maintenance and support activities.
• Access and analyze information from automated files using high-level retrieval languages.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Two years of full-time related experience

Two years as Systems Aide with City of Los Angeles

Job description

SYSTEMS ANALYST 1596 (B) (REV 07-15-2026)

Salary
$92,101.00 - $135,238.00 Annually

Location
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

Job Type
FULL-TIME

Job Number
1596 OP 2025/02/21 C

Department
ALL DEPARTMENTS

Description

Annual Salary

$114,088 to $134,279
The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $92,101 to $114,422 and $108,847 to $135,239

NOTES

Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf (Download PDF reader).
A Systems Analyst analyzes procedures, methods and operations of computer-based information systems; designs, implements, and recommends information systems to improve the efficiency and economy of City operations; performs cost benefit and feasibility analyses related to the modification of existing computer-based information systems, the maintenance and support of information systems, or the implementation of new computer-based systems; and accesses and analyzes information from automated files using high-level retrieval languages.

Requirement(S)/Minimum Qualification(s)

1. 1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a major in a closely related field; or
2. 2. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of full-time paid experience in a class at the level of Management Assistant which provides experience in: the development, analysis, implementation or major modification of new or existing computer-based information systems or relational databases; or performing cost benefit, feasibility and requirements analysis for a large-scale computer-based information system; or performing system implementation and support activities including software and hardware acquisition, installation, modifications to system configuration, system and application upgrade installation; or
3. 3. Two years of full-time paid experience as a Systems Aide with the City of Los Angeles; and Satisfactory completion of four courses, of at least three semester or four quarter units each, in Information Systems, Systems Analysis, or a closely related degree program, professional designation, or certificate program from an accredited college or university. At least three of the courses must be from the core courses required in the program, and one course may be from either the required core courses or the prescribed elective courses of the program. A course in systems analysis and design is especially desired, but not required.

Process Notes

As a condition of employment for the Systems Analyst positions within the departments of Animal Services, Building and Safety, City Planning, Information Technology Agency, Fire, Office of Finance, General Services, Harbor, Housing, Library, Public Works/Bureau of Contract Administration, Public Works/Bureau of Engineering, Public Works/Bureau of Sanitation, Public Works/Bureau of Street Services, Recreation and Parks, and Water and Power, a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified or deemed ineligible for hire if their DMV record reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction. The City of Los Angeles reserves the right to issue a notice of disqualification or ineligibility at any time before a final job offer is extended.

Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at https://personnel.lacity.gov/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf

College students within three months of meeting the education requirements indicated under Requirement #1 at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they can provide proof that the full education requirements have been met.

Applicants qualifying under Requirement #2 above must identify in the Supplemental Questions section of the application the specific projects that provide qualifying experience. The minor application, modification or use of existing systems is not considered to be qualifying experience.

Four years of full-time paid experience in any of the areas noted in Requirement #2 above may be substituted for the required degree only. The two years’ experience in the areas noted is still required to fully meet Requirement #2.

Applicants qualifying under Requirement #3 above must list in the Supplemental Question section of the application the name of the school attended, course titles, number of units, completion dates, and grades. General education courses will not meet the education requirement outlined in Requirement #3. A copy of the offering institution’s catalog program description and course list must be attached to the on-line application and submitted to the Personnel Department at the time of filing. Failure to submit the requested documents may result in processing delays and/or disqualification.

Applicants completing the exam process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying four-year degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing.