THECB - Manager II (Data and Policy Analysis)

THECB - Manager II (Data and Policy Analysis) (00049256) 

Organization

: TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD 

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin 

Work Locations

: TX Hghr Edu Coordinating Board 1801 Congress Ave  Austin 78701 

  

Job

: Management 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time State Job Code: 781U  Salary Admin Plan: N/A Grade: 00  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 6,758.50 - 6,828.50 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 1 

Overtime Status

: Exempt 

Job Posting

: Apr 7, 2025, 7:41:37 PM 

Closing Date

: Apr 22, 2025, 4:59:00 AM 

Description

 

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 highly complex data analysis and data research work contributing to strategic planning, research, and analysis in the Student Financial Aid Programs (SFAP) division of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Work involves analyzing and assembling data, reviewing the work of others to ensure it meets divisional standards regarding data quality, coordinating team efforts relating to regular or recurring projects, and creating novel instruments and methods to support policy research activities, applying appropriate Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) standards at all times.  Provides regular review of work products to ensure quality and to foster a culture of consistent improvement. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Data & Policy Analysis in SFAP’s Policy Department.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Contributes to policy research activities by running, assembling, and analyzing data, including by designing and building novel data instruments, models and forecasts.
•    Receives, assembles, and responds to ad hoc data requests from agency staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.
•    Facilitates workflow and ensures quality of recurring or periodic data requests from agency staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.
•    Assists with the development and execution of the funding system for the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer program.
•    Coordinates implementation of agency and divisional data quality control standards, including being the primary quality control reviewer for SFAP’s Data & Policy Analysis team.
•    Assists the Assistant Director for Data & Policy Analysis on high-complexity or visibility tasks, including forecasting/modeling activities, conducting fiscal analysis for legislative proposals, and developing projections for the agency’s Legislative Appropriations Request, among others.
•    Manages divisional requests for data to the agency’s Data Management & Research division. 
•    Develops database queries for ongoing use by other teams within the division. 
•    Coordinates the production and assembly of divisional data projects for external publication or submission, including the annual Financial Aid Report and responses to national surveys relating to state financial aid.
•    Serves as the divisional point person for support regarding agency data reporting systems relating to tuition and financial aid.
•    Coordinates divisional receipt and proper handling of Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) data.
•    Conducts periodic calculations required of the agency relating to tuition or tuition-associated programs.
•    Processes, evaluates, and makes recommendations regarding institutional requests to the 100-Mile Alternate Nonresident Tuition Program.
•    Applies appropriate Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) standards at all times.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Skill in developing sophisticated database queries that address divisional data needs, including creating highly optimized queries for large datasets and modular, reusable query components for future use.
•    Skill in managing, monitoring, and advancing complex assignments or projects utilizing common tools and techniques.
•    Ability to design novel statistical approaches to address complex analytical needs and lead sophisticated analytical initiatives that leverage advanced techniques that yield significant business insights.
•    Ability to design and implement complex data collection systems across multiple sources, ensuring integration and quality, including by developing data collection strategies, enforcing quality management processes, and recommending improvements to data governance practices.
•    Ability to develop comprehensive data validation approaches for complex datasets, resolve sophisticated quality issues, create validation rules for complex datasets, and implement advanced data cleaning techniques.
•    Ability to develop effective data visualizations, selecting appropriate formats for different data types, messages, and audiences.
•    Ability to create quality assurance frameworks that address divisional quality management needs, including by developing methodologies tailored to divisional processes and weaknesses.
•    Ability to clearly explain the types and sources of state financial aid programs to any audience and possess a thorough understanding of eligibility and disbursement criteria for state financial aid.
•    Ability to meet with and confer with colleagues in person on a regular basis.

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

 

Qualifications

 

Required Minimum Education and Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
•    Five years of relevant full-time experience retrieving, compiling, and analyzing data.
•    Six additional months of full-time relevant work experience described above may substitute for 15 semester hours of required education, up to four years.
•    Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Affairs/Administration, Economics, or field relating to data analysis may substitute for two years required work experience.

Preferred:
•    Master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Affairs/Administration, Economics, or fields related to data analysis.
•    Experience working in a supervisory or lead role, assessing the work of other analysts and providing feedback.
•    Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to student financial aid programs administered by the Coordinating Board gained through experience administering Texas state financial aid programs. 

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; and
•    Frequent work under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
•    Regular Office Attendance is required.

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; and
•    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/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.