Texas Staffing
Data Analyst
Research, data, and analytical support are crucial for statewide programs affecting college and career access, early childhood, student assessment, and instructional training and effectiveness. The Data Analyst is responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis on large datasets (e.g., the Texas Student Data System (TSDS), STAAR, etc.), as well as integrating and analyzing data from statewide initiatives including High Quality Instructional Materials development and implementation, A-F accountability, Reading and Math Academies, assessment development, and others. As a part of the Analytics team, the Data Analyst will collaborate with team members to ensure program teams have the data visibility needed to support their work by creating and maintaining user-friendly tools such as dashboards, increasing data literacy and skills through trainings and office hours, and supporting data infrastructure improvement. The Analytics division resides in the Office of Analytics, Assessment, and Reporting. As an internal customer service organization, the Analytics division enables program leaders to make decisions that are data-driven to increase impact for students and families across Texas. Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. Essential Functions Analytics Projects: Generates insights through the collection, analysis, and evaluation of data to improve the effectiveness of program strategy and operations; performs all necessary data cleaning and data visualization to support analysis; applies advanced statistical methods; creates and maintains analytical tools and user-friendly dashboards. Communications and Supports: Partners with relevant stakeholders to understand their needs, incorporates feedback, communicates insights and presents conclusions from analysis. Participates in and contributes to Analytics team processes; applies strong data management and quality control practices; provides input and review for others' work. Office Empowerment: Empowers School Programs staff with data literacy and data analysis skills by leading trainings, office hours, and responding to ad hoc analytics requests. Assists as needed with projects to improve data infrastructure, data collection, and data quality. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in an analytical role. Substitutions: Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis. Other Qualifications Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve Consulting, data science, or other equally rigorous and quantitative experience preferred Bachelors degree in an analytical field (e.g., Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or another related field) preferred Proficiency with R or Python Passionate about working with data, measuring performance, and making decisions based on quantitative reasoning Superior project and time management ability High intellectual ceiling with the ability to learn quickly and solve new and dynamic operating problems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with cloud-based analytics tools such as AWS is preferred Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, etc. is preferred Advanced Excel knowledge with expertise in data analysis functions is preferred Proficiency with SQL is preferred As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.
Research, data, and analytical support are crucial for statewide programs affecting college and career access, early childhood, student assessment, and instructional training and effectiveness. The Data Analyst is responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis on large datasets (e.g., the Texas Student Data System (TSDS), STAAR, etc.), as well as integrating and analyzing data from statewide initiatives including High Quality Instructional Materials development and implementation, A-F accountability, Reading and Math Academies, assessment development, and others. As a part of the Analytics team, the Data Analyst will collaborate with team members to ensure program teams have the data visibility needed to support their work by creating and maintaining user-friendly tools such as dashboards, increasing data literacy and skills through trainings and office hours, and supporting data infrastructure improvement. The Analytics division resides in the Office of Analytics, Assessment, and Reporting. As an internal customer service organization, the Analytics division enables program leaders to make decisions that are data-driven to increase impact for students and families across Texas. Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. Essential Functions Analytics Projects: Generates insights through the collection, analysis, and evaluation of data to improve the effectiveness of program strategy and operations; performs all necessary data cleaning and data visualization to support analysis; applies advanced statistical methods; creates and maintains analytical tools and user-friendly dashboards. Communications and Supports: Partners with relevant stakeholders to understand their needs, incorporates feedback, communicates insights and presents conclusions from analysis. Participates in and contributes to Analytics team processes; applies strong data management and quality control practices; provides input and review for others' work. Office Empowerment: Empowers School Programs staff with data literacy and data analysis skills by leading trainings, office hours, and responding to ad hoc analytics requests. Assists as needed with projects to improve data infrastructure, data collection, and data quality. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in an analytical role. Substitutions: Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis. Other Qualifications Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve Consulting, data science, or other equally rigorous and quantitative experience preferred Bachelors degree in an analytical field (e.g., Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or another related field) preferred Proficiency with R or Python Passionate about working with data, measuring performance, and making decisions based on quantitative reasoning Superior project and time management ability High intellectual ceiling with the ability to learn quickly and solve new and dynamic operating problems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with cloud-based analytics tools such as AWS is preferred Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, etc. is preferred Advanced Excel knowledge with expertise in data analysis functions is preferred Proficiency with SQL is preferred As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.