Data Strategist (Data Analyst V) - Internal Vacancy

Data Strategist (Data Analyst V) - Internal Vacancy (00049502) 

Organization

: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY 

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin 

Work Locations

: Texas Education Agency 1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE  Austin 78701 

  

Job

: Computer and Mathematical 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time State Job Code: 0654  Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 26  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 6,377.50 - 8,581.66 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 1 

Overtime Status

: Exempt 

Job Posting

: Apr 21, 2025, 9:54:55 PM 

Closing Date

: Apr 26, 2025, 4:59:00 AM 

Description

 MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.    Core Values:   • We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.   • We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.  • We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.  • We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.    New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.    This is a 5-day internal posting.  We are only accepting applications from current Texas Education Agency (TEA) employees. External applicants will not be considered.   Position Overview: This position functions within the Analytics division of the Office of Analytics, Assessment, and Reporting (OAAR). This division supports program leaders across the Offices of School Programs (OSP) and OAAR. As an internal customer service organization, the division is both a decision-making engine and an operations support provider for program leaders to save time and increase impact. OSP and OAAR are made up over 200 staff members and are responsible for various programmatic areas including Student Assessment; College, Career, and Military Preparation; Early Childhood Education; Instructional Strategy; and Curriculum.
The Data Strategist is responsible for leading analytical projects from definition to execution that impact over 5.5 million Texas students.  The Data Strategist will collaborate with partners across TEA to improve data infrastructure and governance, analyze and maintain complex data sets, and identify actionable insights and program opportunities.   This position helps establish and drive next-level improvements in OSP and OAAR operations. This position may provide guidance to others and works under limited supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.   Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.     Please note that a resume and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.     Essential Functions Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.   1. Data Strategy & Governance: Partners with Analytics team leadership to define, implement, and enhance processes that promote and enable the strategic use of data within the agency and effective governance of the Program Area Data Lake. Conducts background research and interviews to understand data governance best practices and agency opportunity areas; develops informed recommendations to improve agency data management. Defines and documents processes (e.g. access, object organization / naming conventions) associated with the Program Area Data Lake, appropriately balancing the needs for flexibility and control. Develops recommendations for ETL pipelines and database schemas that appropriately balance use case needs with technical feasibility. 2. Communications & Supports: Partners with relevant stakeholders to understand their needs, incorporate feedback, communicate recommendations. Independently maintains relationships with relevant program leads on “client” teams and serves as go-between between program teams and IT when implementing new tech solutions and automated data feeds, assisting with translating program needs into technical requirements. Develops and implements a concept of data stewardship for program area data, partnering with stewards to ensure data is appropriately documented and maintained. Effectively navigates a complex stakeholder landscape to implement projects and communicate progress. 3. 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. Develops and implements strong data validation and quality control processes. Drives work forward independently with minimal oversight.

 

Qualifications

 Minimum Qualifications • Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university • Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in data analytics or related field  • Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience   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  • Strong analytical skills with experience implementing data transformation pipelines and analyses • Strong research and problem-solving skills, knowledge of data governance best practices, and ability to develop recommendations to solve ambiguous problems • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Superior project and time management ability • Experience with AWS tools including S3, Glue, and Athena • Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau • Proficiency with SQL • Proficiency with Python preferred • Incredible attention to detail • Self-starter with an outcomes-based approach to project management • A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve   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.    To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State’s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military “occupational category” that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title.    This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.     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. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.  #LI-DNI