What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I position at County of Los Angeles?
EXAM NUMBER
MV2590A-EA
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE – EMERGENCY
FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted starting Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. (PT)
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The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Information Systems Analyst I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Information Systems Analyst I.
Definition
Under close supervision, using established procedures, defines and analyzes requirements and business functions, defines functional system specifications and tests and coordinates the implementation of new application systems and/or revisions to existing systems.
Classification Standards
Incumbents in this sub-journey level class perform systems analysis and design within a limited framework using basic systems design techniques and analysis tools. Incumbents possess a basic understanding of business functions and have the ability to perform all phases of systems analysis and development including the preparation of general systems design documents, the testing of a complete small system or a component or module of a larger system, and the monitoring of existing application systems functionality. Incumbents must possess good oral communication skills in order to articulate program specifications effectively and train others in the use of application systems. Information Systems Analysts are distinguished from Application Developers in that they generally do not perform programming duties and are not required to have programming knowledge and experience.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Option 1: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree* in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
Option 2: One (1) year of recent experience in information systems analysis and design in a centralized information technology organization.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
OUT OF CLASS
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met by the last day of filing/at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.
License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical Class
2 - Light: Positions within this class require 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.
Exam Content
Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Application And Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add HR@mva.lacounty.gov and kpapazyan@mva.lacounty.gov, as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Social Security Number
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Computer And Internet Access At Public Libraries
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for more information: http://lacountylibrary.org.
No Sharing Of User Id, Email And Password
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
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 County is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: MVA Examinations
Department Contact Phone: (213) 765-9624
Department Contact Email: HR@mva.lacounty.gov
Supplemental Questionnaire
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and minimum questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part-time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.
MV2590A-EA
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE – EMERGENCY
FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted starting Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. (PT)
__________________________________________________________________
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Information Systems Analyst I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Information Systems Analyst I.
Definition
Under close supervision, using established procedures, defines and analyzes requirements and business functions, defines functional system specifications and tests and coordinates the implementation of new application systems and/or revisions to existing systems.
Classification Standards
Incumbents in this sub-journey level class perform systems analysis and design within a limited framework using basic systems design techniques and analysis tools. Incumbents possess a basic understanding of business functions and have the ability to perform all phases of systems analysis and development including the preparation of general systems design documents, the testing of a complete small system or a component or module of a larger system, and the monitoring of existing application systems functionality. Incumbents must possess good oral communication skills in order to articulate program specifications effectively and train others in the use of application systems. Information Systems Analysts are distinguished from Application Developers in that they generally do not perform programming duties and are not required to have programming knowledge and experience.
- Assists in eliciting and documenting user requirements for new systems and system enhancements
- Documents functional and technical requirements following established procedures.
- Completes change management documentation and coordinates approvals under the guidance of a higher-level information systems analyst.
- Participates in user interviews, performs workflow analysis, and assists in defining project scope and objectives.
- Assists in the research of commercial software to identify products that might meet departmental requirements; helps analyze and document products' ability to meet user, functional, and technical requirements.
- Under guidance, evaluates impact of solution alternatives, performs cost/benefit analysis, analyzes constraints, and assesses risk to support go/no go and build/buy decision-making.
- Assist in the development of systems design documents, such as feasibility studies, for new applications and/or enhancements.
- Assists in the preparation of detailed specifications, addressing scope and boundaries of the system, data requirements, algorithms, user functions, forms and reports, workflow, interfaces, security, audit trails, and business continuity requirements.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of project plans; assists in coordinating project reporting.
- Assists in the development of test scenarios; under guidance, prepares user acceptance test documentation and collaborates with system users to conduct user acceptance testing.
- Assists in the maintenance and support of existing applications in accordance with systems development methodology.
- Assists in the preparation of technical systems documentation, user manuals and on-line help.
- Assists in the monitoring of systems compliance with established IT policies, procedures, guidelines, plans and standards.
- Assists in the analysis and resolution of application problems.
- May install software in support of business applications.
- May assist in the preparation of hardware and software specifications for procurement.
- May assist in the monitoring of contractor performance.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Option 1: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree* in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
Option 2: One (1) year of recent experience in information systems analysis and design in a centralized information technology organization.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
- To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution along with your application or email it to hr@mva.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812 PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105 PPG 123 ACE Resource Guide.pdf
OUT OF CLASS
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met by the last day of filing/at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.
License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical Class
2 - Light: Positions within this class require 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.
Exam Content
Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Application And Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add HR@mva.lacounty.gov and kpapazyan@mva.lacounty.gov, as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Social Security Number
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Computer And Internet Access At Public Libraries
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for more information: http://lacountylibrary.org.
No Sharing Of User Id, Email And Password
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
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 County is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: MVA Examinations
Department Contact Phone: (213) 765-9624
Department Contact Email: HR@mva.lacounty.gov
Supplemental Questionnaire
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and minimum questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part-time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.
