Head Start Business Operations Manager at Los Angeles County Office of Education, CA

About the Department

Insurance: Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans To learn more, visit: https://www.lacoe.edu

Online applications must be submitted by: 10/23/2025 5:00 P.M. (Pacific)

Retirement: PERS Defined Benefit Plan Paid Time Off: 24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking critical thinkers with strong project management skills for the position of Head Start Business Operations Manager.

Under administrative direction, plans, directs, organizes, coordinates and manages internal fiscal and operational services for the Head Start and Early Learning division. 

The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following

Knowledge:

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• Applicable laws, codes, and regulations including federal and state program regulations and policies that apply to the management and administration of Head Start and Early Learning programs
• Fiscal laws for both public and non-profit organizations
• Principles and practices of financial management including budget development and administration, accounting and auditing
• Financial analysis procedures, methods and related techniques
• Business operations and administrative practices
• Records access and retention requirements
• Principles and practices of procurement and contract administration
• Concepts, capabilities and applications of financial information systems
• Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
  
  

Competencies:

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• Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Negotiating – Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromises
• Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Developing Others – Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Managing Performance – Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational performance
• Business Process Analysis – Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
• Leveraging Technology – Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures
  
  

Required Education and Experience

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Education: A bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or other field closely related to the job requirements of this classification, from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Experience: Five years of experience coordinating and managing business/financial functions, including two years of supervisory experience.

Additional Requirements: A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites may be required. Business/financial experience within a Head Start program is preferred.

Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19. 

Selection Process

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Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a Technical Project and Interview.

Contact

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Additional Information

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Pending PC Approval 10/16/25

Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to https://lacoe.edu/jobs/hr/classified.  For additional information on our testing procedures, please visit Applicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.

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