• Job Description

  Req#: 17986
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  WHO WE ARE:
  Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin at 1117 Trinity Street, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.
  You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. Although this position is eligible for telework, you must be willing to travel to attend occasional meetings in person. Individuals who prefer to telecommute are expected to live and work in Texas and have access to broadband Internet service sufficient to support themselves and any other simultaneous at-home users.
  WHO YOU ARE:
  We are seeking a creative and experienced Data Analyst IV-V to join the Department of Analytics and Evaluation in TWC's Information Innovation & Insight (I|3) division. The Data Analyst IV-V will learn quickly, value public service, and pursue analytical work to unlock the power of data to improve TWC's services for Texas employers, individuals, families, and communities.
  As a collaborative partner with the Re-employment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Department, the Data Analyst IV-V will help unemployed Texans return to work faster by using insightful research, data analysis, and evaluative performance to help TWC understand and improve services, enhance job outcomes, and implement good stewardship of federal and state funds. The Data Analyst IV-V will work under limited supervision with broad latitude for the use of initiative, creativity, innovation, and independent judgment. In addition, the position offers access to a wealth of networking and professional development opportunities across I|3, TWC, and with national workforce system partners.
  WHAT YOU WILL DO:
  -Data Analyst IV: Performs complex (journey-level) data analysis and data research work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may provide guidance to other data analysts and may identify data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data.
  -Data Analyst V: Performs highly complex (senior-level) data analysis and data research work. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may: · Guide the selection of data management tools and the development of standards, usage guidelines, and procedures for those tools. · Define, develop, and implement data and reporting standards. · Develop data quality measures, analyze data quality results, and implement necessary changes to ensure data quality improvement. · Develop software applications or programming to use for statistical modeling, data analysis, and graphic analysis.
  YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
  -Develop, implement, and optimize databases, data collection systems, advanced statistical modeling, and data analytics techniques
  -Design experimental or quasi-experimental studies to assess causal impact of RESEA program interventions
  -Conduct multiple simultaneous tasks and prepare ad hoc analyses and reports on short timeframes
  -Formulate and deploy methods for mitigating and correcting data entry, integrity, and collection issues
  -Present, interpret, and meaningfully contextualize data for technical and nontechnical audiences
  -Communicate and collaborate effectively with RESEA and UI program staff, subject matter experts, and others
  -Develop and follow data governance, peer review, and quality assurance policies and protocols
  -Demonstrate proficiency in computer programming and data analytic software use
  -Commit to continuous professional development to cultivate technical skills and UI program knowledge.
  -Perform other work duties as assigned and required to cultivate the RESEA program
  
  YOU QUALIFY WITH:
  -Data Analyst IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus three years of full-time experience in data analysis, research, compilation and/or reporting work.
  -Data Analyst V: High school diploma or equivalent -plus- four years of full-time experience in data analysis, research, compilation and/or reporting work.
  -Both Levels: Each year (30 semester hours) of coursework in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field may be substituted for one year of full-time experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and/or reporting work.
  
  YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
  -Training and/or experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and/or reporting work.
  -Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field
  -Data Analyst IV - will have Knowledge of SQL, Python and/or R, plus training and/or experience in applying descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for business and economic decision making, including: probability distributions; sampling distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; simple linear regression; and correlation analysis. Will also have training and/or experience in additional analytical techniques, such as: forecasting; general and generalized linear models; nonparametric statistical hypothesis testing; and/or interactive data visualization.
  -Data Analyst V - will have training and/or experience in the above, plus two additional years of relevant experience and training and/or experience at applying advanced quantitative analysis techniques such as experimental and/or quasi-experimental causal impact analysis, mixed methods qualitative and quantitative program evaluation, and/or machine learning and artificial intelligence. Plus, at least two years of experience in data analysis, research and/or reporting work in a public administration context, for example, in the RESEA Program or another workforce program.
  
  
  YOU GAIN:
  The position offers access to a wealth of networking and professional development opportunities across I|3, TWC, and with national workforce system partners.
  - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
  - Telecommuting offered from anywhere within the State of Texas
  - Competitive starting salary: $5,460.00 - $6,615.00/month
  - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
  - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
  - Medical Insurance
  - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
  - Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
  VETERANS:
  Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PlanningResearchandStatistics.pdf
  HOW TO APPLY:
  To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in Taleo.
  At this time, TWC is not considering applications from persons who require immediate or future sponsorship for an employment visa to maintain work authorization eligibility.
  A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
  
  Austin:1117 Trinity St (320TX-4002)
  1117 Trinity St
  Austin, 78701-1919
  
  

• About the company

  Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.

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