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Los Angeles, California, United States
Onsite
LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.
The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.
Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.
Position Summary
The Associate, Games Data, Demand Model, and Code Set, will play a key role in developing LA28’s data and analysis capability as part of the Planning and Programs team. This role will support the development of LA28’s Games Demand Model, the single source of truth containing the latest demand data and assumptions for LA28, ensuring all functional areas are planning their operations from the same baseline.
This position will be leading the day-to-day activities around the development and maintenance of the Games Demand Model and its components: creation and maintenance of key data sets, support to the data owners and stewards across LA28 to maintain data accuracy and completeness, support the ETL (extract, transform and load) process and the development of business intelligence insights through various reports and ad-hoc analysis.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess strong communication abilities and have experience as a data analyst.
This role will report directly into the Games Data and Analysis Director and work closely with a variety of data owners and stewards across LA28’s functional areas.
Key Responsibilities
Games Demand Model
Lead the day-to-day maintenance of the Games Demand Model, ensuring that all LA28 functional areas and external partners make use of the latest demand data and assumptions
Create, store, maintain, archive and dispose of Games Demand Model datasets and code sets in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Support various data owners and stewards within LA28 to ensure data integrity, accuracy and relevance of the datasets required for the Games Demand Model. This includes, but is not limited to, venues, schedules, stakeholder population estimates, behavioral assumptions, etc.
Support the development of planning assumptions to help model the demand for services by Olympic Games Stakeholders.
Act as data owner for certain key datasets and code sets within LA28
Collaborate closely with the Technology team to develop and maintain the overall system and data architecture supporting the Games Demand Model
Support the ETL (extract, transform and load) process necessary for the Games Demand Model in partnership with the Technology team
Develop dashboards, ad-hoc analyses or other communication materials to support operational planning and decision-making of LA28 functional areas
Provide data analysis advice to decide on how to best evolve the Games Demand Model and address the priority data needs expressed by the LA28 functional areas
Lead the development and integration of new datasets and planning assumptions within the Games Demand Model
Prepare materials to support the Games Demand Model Governance (e.g. meeting agendas, presentations, minutes)
Data related activities
Contribute to the definition of LA28’s Games-time monitoring and reporting to support the operations of the Main Operations Centre and evaluate planned versus actual usage of key services to adjust operations.
Promote the consistent use of terminology stored in common code sets throughout LA28
Develop data governance policies and procedures as required
Support communications efforts within LA28 to inform when changes to key planning assumptions have been made
Support the Games-time operational data capture efforts
Background and Requirements
Minimum of 3+ years related work experience
A Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, economics or a related field/equivalent work experience
Proficiency in data analysis and exposure to data engineering/processing best practices
Strong knowledge of data analysis tools, software and programming languages (e.g. Azure Data Factory, SQL, Python, Tableau, Excel)
Statistics literacy and experience in developing forecast models
Expertise in developing and maintaining code sets and taxonomies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinking and the ability to see the big picture
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Expectations
Experience working in Event Planning or large-scale project management is preferred
Passion for sports, community engagement, or involvement in large-scale events
The annual base salary range for this position is $70,500 - $82,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.
LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.