Associate, Games Data, Demand Model, and Code Set

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Associate, Games Data, Demand Model, and Code Set:

The Games Data, Demand Model, and Code Set Associate 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 & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-3 years related 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 

• The position is located in Los Angeles with in-person attendance required at least four days per week.  
• Majority of the work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment. 
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods in 2028.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, economics or a related field/equivalent work experience 

Expectations:

• Experience working in Event Planning or large-scale project management is preferred 
• Passion for sports, community engagement, or involvement in large-scale events

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000.00-75,000.00. 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 operating 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. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.