Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) aims to improve outcomes for public-school students in Texas by providing leadership and support to school systems. They are seeking a Data Analyst for the PREP Allotment, who will play a critical role in producing data insights related to educator preparation and certification, utilizing SAS and various software tools to develop reports and optimize data pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and execute SAS code to query, compile, and manipulate data required for PREP Allotment client units
- Perform complex analysis on the relationships between data, build data visualizations, interpret findings, identify data patterns, and communicate results and key insights to respond to identified client unit(s)
- Support the creation of all necessary state, federal, and internal reporting, including Public Information Requests
- Design, develop, test, and implement data collection tools including surveys and forms using software such as Qualtrics and Smartsheet's
- Review and manipulate collected data using SAS and Business Intelligence Software to identify trends, generate insights, and present key findings to identified client units
- Serve as an essential partner to identified client units, guide decision-making and align EDRS collaborations with clients' needs and goals
- Conducts quality review of data sets and other analytical products created or received by the EDRS - EPCE unit, acting on feedback from other team members to systematically improve data and visualization products
- Develop, implement, test, and document technical work related to the EDRS-EPCE unit and other internal projects within TEA
- Maintain data governance standards, management tools, usage guidelines, and any storage procedures
Skills
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
- At least three (3) years of experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and/or reporting work
- Experience working with large data sets and educational systems
- Knowledge of statistical procedures used in the analysis of data sets
- Skill with software & programming languages used for statistical analysis and database interaction, including SAS, SQL, and other applicable programming and statistical languages and packages
- Experience using Qualtrics to design surveys and the ability analyze findings based on responses
- Expertise in developing engaging visualizations of data using Business Intelligence software, PowerBI preferred
- Experience with designing, generating, and updating high-quality reports suitable for a range of audiences based on user requirements
- Experience with Texas education data
- Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple work streams using project management techniques with general supervision
- Experience with analyzing systems and procedures to identify improvements to data production, data reporting, or data analytics
- Communicating clearly, effectively, and appropriately, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to compose, review, and edit technical documents
- Proficient at interpretation and application of guidelines, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
- A desire to self-reflect, give & receive feedback, and continuously improve
- Experience in maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups
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