Data Analyst I-Intern

Data Analyst I-Intern (00048195) 

Organization

: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE 

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin 

Work Locations

: Aus Barbara Jordan Building 1601 Congress Avenue  Austin 78701 

  

Job

: Computer and Mathematical 

Employee Status

: Temporary 

Schedule

: Part-time Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00 

Travel

: No State Job Code: 0650  Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 18  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 2,000.00 - 2,000.00 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 2 

Overtime Status

: Non-exempt 

Job Posting

: Feb 21, 2025, 6:04:19 PM 

Closing Date

: Ongoing 

Description

 

Do you have a passion for public service and enjoy making a difference?  Don’t miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! Apply now if you’re looking for a rewarding career in public service. We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers’ compensation system, and educate and protect consumers.

You’ll love the benefits of working at TDI:

·       Flexible work schedules.

·       Hybrid work schedule, if applicable.

·       Work-life-balance.

·       48 hours of accrued vacation a year.

·       48 hours of accrued sick leave a year.

·       20+ holidays every year.

·       Career advancement opportunities.

·       Free parking.

·       Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%).

Working at TDI offers many benefits.  TDI is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  TDI also offers a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.  TDI is located at the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin.  The innovative structure is part of the state’s Capitol Complex project. 

Before you apply:

Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, and licensing and credential requirements. 

Data Analyst I (Intern)

Performs entry-level data analysis and data research work. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Develop your skills with a dynamic team of information technology professionals at TDI. With more than $250 billion in premiums in 2023, Texas is the nation’s second largest insurance market and the fifth largest in the world. The Information Technology division is hiring a data analyst intern to work with IT professionals and program area staff to support and develop the agency’s data management program. You will learn valuable information technology skills and all about data management at a state agency. You will be at the forefront of supporting insurance regulation that impacts the daily lives of Texans.

This part-time, paid position provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the various types of information technology careers within TDI, including project management, system administration, and software development. Through this position, you will build your professional and communications skills and receive hands-on experience in data management practices. This temporary, part-time position is in Austin and requires 20 hours a week, with two days per week of in-office attendance at the Barbara Jordan Building required. This temporary position will begin around March 1, 2025, and end on or before August 31, 2025.

The Information Security Office provides training and a positive, collaborative work culture. An ideal candidate will have data analysis and writing skills, the ability to interpret state and federal laws and technical standards and apply them to novel problems. The candidate will be detail-oriented and an excellent communicator, with good collaboration skills and judgment. The ideal candidate will show a willingness and ability to take on new challenges and subject matter.

This position:

·         Collects, queries, and analyzes data using standard statistical tools, applications, methods, and techniques.

·         Interprets data analysis results to identify significant differences and trends in data to inform decisions.

·         Consults with internal and external customers to identify data analytics needs.

·         Cleans and prunes data to discard irrelevant information.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

This position requires: 

·       Current enrollment in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in mathematics, statistics, information science, information systems, analytics/data science, computer science, business administration, or related degree.

·       Transcripts verifying completion of at least 90 college hours are required.

·       6 months of experience with data structures or algorithms gathered from, completing a data structures, or algorithms class, coursework, course projects, research, individual projects, internships, or other practical experience.

Note | substitution language:

Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. 

Additional job details:

This position requires regular work attendance. The position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. If eligible, the employee must have a secure, dedicated workspace with reliable broadband internet service. The ideal candidate must be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.

·         Transcripts verifying completion of at least 90 college hours are required.

Preferences for this position include:

·         Demonstrated knowledge of data management principles.

·         Experience with data analysis and reporting.

·         Writing sample with your application.

·         Resume with your application.

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

·         State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.

·         Knowledge of statistics and analyzing data sets.

·         Running queries, report writing, and presenting findings.

·         Record keeping, including security procedures for handling, protecting, and distributing confidential data. 

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

·       Problem solving and critical thinking.

·       Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

·       Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.

·       Extracting data from related systems and programs.

·       Conducting data searches.

·       Evaluating and translating large amounts of data.

·       Planning, decision-making, and problem-solving.

·       Effective oral and verbal communication.

·       Working effectively with coworkers, subject matter experts, and management.

·       Tactful communications; both verbal and written.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

·       Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.

·       Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

·       Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.

·       Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.

·       Work both independently and as a team player.

·       Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.

·       Interpret technical information.

·       Compile, review, and analyze data.

·       Prepare reports.

·       Communicate effectively.

·       Bend, stoop, and safely lift items weighing fifty pounds.

·       Research and document problem solutions.

Military Employment Preference

Get help translating your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets. Redact personal or sensitive information from all attachments.

To receive a military employment preference, you must submit the following documents, as applicable, with your application. See How to Apply – Military Employment Preference.

Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:

25N, 255N, 782X, ISM, 0639

Click or copy and paste the following link into your browser to access Military Crosswalk information:

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationTechnology.pdf

How to apply:

All applications must contain complete job histories, including job title, dates of employment, name of employer, manager’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. We may reject applications that do not include all the required information. Resumes do not substitute for this required information.

Submitted through Work in Texas:

Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Career Center to register or log in and access your profile.