• Job Description

  Req#: 53869
  
  TX Hghr Edu Coordinating Board (781TX-00001)
  1801 Congress Ave
  Austin, 78701
  
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  THECB is observing a hybrid telecommuting schedule with employees required to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

  We are located at the George Herbert Walker Bush building located in the capitol complex at 1801 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701.

  General Description:
  Performs moderately complex (journey-level) data analysis and data research work within the Educational Data Center (EDC). Work involves conducting detailed analysis and extensive research on funding data, providing results, and monitoring and implementing data quality. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Funding Analysis in the EDC.

  General Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Analyzes funding data using standard statistical tools, methods, and techniques such as SAS (Statistical Analysis System), SQL (Structured Query Language), Python, or similar.
  • Consults with internal and external stakeholders to identify user needs.
  • Compiles and queries funding data for use in reporting and data analysis.
  • Identifies data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data.
  • Identifies and interprets data patterns and trends and assesses data quality.
  • Prepares concise, comprehensive technical reports to present and interpret data.
  • Assists in defining, developing, and implementing data standards.
  • Assists in developing data quality measures, analyzing data quality results, and implementing necessary changes to ensure data quality improvement.
  • Perform quality assurance and serve as a subject matter expert on data integrity, extraction, and compilation.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Knowledge of:
  • Statistics and analyzing data
  • Running queries, report writing, and presenting findings
  • Record keeping, including security procedures for handling, protecting, and distributing confidential data
  Skill in:
  • Analyzing problems and devising effective solutions
  • Conducting data searches
  • Evaluating and translating large amounts of data
  • Critical thinking
  Ability to:
  • Compile, review, and analyze data
  • Prepare reports
  • Maintain accuracy and attention to detail
  • Communicate effectively
  • Provide guidance to others

  Military Crosswalk: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PlanningResearchandStatistics.pdf

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  Qualifications

  Required Minimum Education and Experience:
  • 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 or related field.
  • 2+ years using SAS software for data analysis and modeling or the equivalent (i.e. SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), Stata, R).

  Preferred:
  • Perform advanced statistical analysis and modeling using SAS tools.
  • Experience developing and automating reports using SAS reporting tools.
  • 3+ years of experience with advanced, end-user, data preparation and manipulation tools and languages: SAS, SQL, Python, or R; be willing to adapt to new tools.
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of required work experience.
  • Experience with school funding or financial data.
  • Experience with higher education data.

  Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:
  Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:
  • Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at work
  • Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers and telephones
  • Frequent sitting
  • Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others

  Workforce:
  Must be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of customer service deliverables
  • Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work schedules, working extended hours as necessary
  • Adhere to the organization’s internal management policies and procedures
  • Contribute to the agency’s performance measures and mission
  • Travel occasionally for work assignments and training

  Application Requirements:
  The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Board’s employment opportunities website at https://www.highered.texas.gov/about/human-resources/careers/.

  The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in E-Verify for each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at 512-427-6190. For vocal and/or hearing assistance call 7-1-1.

  Notes to Applicant:
  If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

  Your job application must be completely filled out. Your application must contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer and a description of duties performed in a way that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.

  Veterans Information: THECB is committed to hiring Veterans. To receive Veteran’s Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214 -member #4, must be attached when submitting your application.

  AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THECB does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

  Job offer and continuation of employment with THECB is contingent upon:
  • Proof of education and experience listed on the application.
  • Eligibility/authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background check.
  • Compliance with the Selective Service Law for males ages 18-25. Please be advised that under Texas law, names and other information concerning applicants or nominees may be subject to disclosure upon request.

  THECB does not allow dual employment with other state of Texas agencies or institutions.

  Skills assessment may be conducted at time of interview.

  No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

• About the company

  Texas is a state in the South Central region of the United States.

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