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TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Data Analyst (Remote) in Austin, Texas

WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) helps promote the economic prosperity of employers, individuals, families, and communities in Texas. We do this through a variety of services that help ensure individuals have the skills that employers need and that employers can find the skilled workers they need. While we are based in Austin at 1117 Trinity Street, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

This position is a teleworking position. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE: We are looking for a creative and experienced Data Analyst V to join the ETL team in TWCs Division of Information Innovation and Insight (I|3). The division supports the agencys mission by leveraging data to improve decision-making and service efficiency. That is, we leverage Data for Prosperity.

The data analyst will support I|3s mission to extract, transform, and load data for reporting to better serve the employers, individuals, families, and communities of Texas. Our ideal candidate is a self-starting, motivated, and collaborative problem solver who understands the value of teamwork, critical thinking, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and data analysis to assist in management of TWC programs.

Candidates must be enthusiastic about working collaboratively with teammates, TWC staff, and other state agency staff to deliver accurate information on deadline to a wide variety of stakeholders, including other State Agencies and Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDA).

Candidates will have the opportunity to apply their mindset to develop, maintain, and improve current ETL processes, and ultimately make a difference in the lives of Texans.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Data Analyst V will perform highly complex (senior-level) data analysis and data research work. This involves conducting detailed analysis of and extensive research on data; providing results; and monitoring and implementing data quality. Successful candidates will provide technical assistance and guidance to others. Works under limited supervision, withmoderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The data analyst develops, optimizes, and maintains database code and data dictionaries; supports business requirements gathering and documentation; and supports the health and efficiency of our Enterprise Data Warehouse.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in a highly collaborative work environment and develop innovative solutions to business needs.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: -Consult with internal and external customers to identify user needs for business requirements and data sources. -Compile and query data, via an Oracle Enterprise Data Warehouse, based on business requirements to ensure accuracy and understanding of the requirements for development, optimization, and maintenance of data. -Analyze data using standard statistical tools, methods, and techniques with Oracle SQL Developer, DBeaver, and Microsoft Excel for analysis, development, and optimization. -Identify data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure and relationships within data. -Interpret results to identify significant differences in data. -Identify and interpret data patterns and trends and assess data quality. -Clean and prune data to discard irrelevant information. -Prepare concise, comprehensive technical reports to present and interpret data, identify alternatives and make and justify recommendations on data revisions. -Guide the selection of data management tools and the development of standards, usage guidelines and procedures for those tools. -Define, develop nd implement data standards. -Develop data quality measures, analyze data quality results and implement necessary changes to ensure data quality improvement. -Develop software applications or programming to use for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.

YOU QUALIFY WITH: -High school diploma or equivalent -plus- four years of full-time experience in data analysis, research, compilation and/or reporting work. -Each year (30 semester hours) of coursework in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field may be substituted for one year of full-time experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and/or reporting work.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: -Experience with data models, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques. -Ability for critical thinking with an eye for information analysis, objective evaluation, and problem-solving. -Ability for strategic thinking with an eye for self-directed planning, goal setting, vision, pattern recognition, and risk assessment with opportunities for evaluation. -Ability to communicate effectively. -Experience with analyzing problems and devising effective solutions. -Experience with statistics and analyzing large data sets. -Experience with running queries in Oracle SQL Developer, DBeaver, or other similar SQL querying tool. -Experience presenting findings, workshops, and demonstrations of work products. -Experience with conducting data searches.

YOU GAIN: -A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. -Telecommuting offered from anywhere within the State of Texas -Competitive starting salary: $6,074.00 - $7,123.00/month -Defined Retirement Benefit Plan -Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance -Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick, and family care leave. -Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PlanningResearchandStatistics.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:

-To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.

-TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

-In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

-A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.

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