24-135 - Data Services Analyst (Data Analyst III)

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Job Description

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account (url removed) in the CAPPS online application system at (url removed). Please visit our job opportunities page at (url removed) for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board's Mission - Leading the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about our employee benefits and more, visit (url removed).

The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.

Updated Job Requisition Salary Range as of September 1, 2024

Minimum: $5,425.35 - Maximum: $7,570.88

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

This position requires an in office presence in downtown Austin once a week and as needed per managers request.

Job Description Summary

The Texas Water Development Board is a data driven agency with highly motivated and engaged employees. Our agency's mission is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. We are currently seeking a talented Data Analyst to join our Data Services Department.

This individual will perform moderately complex (journey-level) data analysis and data research work. Work involves delivery of quality reporting and business intelligence solutions to the agency. Assists client teams by providing insight to make informed, data driven decisions. Engages in all phases of the data management lifecycle. Gathers and analyze requirements, researched, collects, processes, stores and secures data. Shares, communicates, archives, reuses and repurposes data. May train others. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Data Services Department.

Essential Job Functions

Elicits business requirements for data analysis, development of technical specifications and UAT specs.

Delivers analysis solutions.

Identifies data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data.

Interprets results to identify significant differences in data.

Coordinate Data Governance efforts with Data stewards and cross functional teams across the agency. Contribute to Data Governance agenda and roadmap.

Coordinates the analysis of program policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas.

Coordinates and/or analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems.

Analyzes computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.

Conducts fit gap analysis.

Identifies opportunities for improving business processes through automation.

Assists in the preparation of proposals to develop new systems.

Designs and implements data analysis and reports using SSRS, Power BI, MS Excel or other reporting tools.

Implements efficient defect management, root cause analysis, and resolution processes.

Assists in setting technical direction for the team and analyzes data using standard statistical tools, methods, and techniques.

Identifies data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data.

Interprets results to identify significant differences in data.

Implements Data Quality check routines and exceptional handling.

Assists in defining, developing, and implementing data standards.

Develops databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize efficiency and quality for M/L, AI algorithms.

Develops goals and objectives for the use and improvement of an efficient and cost-effective data system.

Maintains confidential and sensitive information.

Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency's records retention procedures and schedule.

Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.

May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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