Data Analyst (Austin)

WHO WE ARE:

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) connects people with careers across the state. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This full-time position will be based in the TWC office in Austin at 101 E. 15th Street. The selected candidate must be able to work on site between the hours of 8:00am- 5:00pm, Monday- Friday. TWC offers flexible schedules between the hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM depending on work performance and/or demonstration of need.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:

We are seeking a creative and experienced Data Analyst III-IV to join the Department of Analytics and Evaluation in TWC's Information Innovation & Insight (I|3) division. The Data Analyst III-IV will learn quickly, value public service, and pursue analytical work to unlock the power of data to improve TWC's services for Texas employers, individuals, families, and communities. Team members in A&E are mostly self-directed and produce high-quality research and evaluation work as well as proactively creating and applying complex statistical models to solve system problems.

As a collaborative partner with the Re-employment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Department, the Data Analyst III-IV will help unemployed Texans return to work faster by using insightful research, data analysis, and evaluative performance to help TWC understand and improve services, enhance job outcomes, and implement good stewardship of federal and state funds. The data analyst will work closely with TWC staff in other departments and external vendors to implement causal impact studies of RESEA program interventions.

The Data Analyst III-IV will work under limited supervision with broad latitude for the use of initiative, creativity, innovation, and independent judgment. Team members operate collaboratively in an environment that encourages cross-training and peer mentorship. In addition, the position offers access to a wealth of networking and professional development opportunities across I|3, TWC, and with national workforce system partners.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Data Analyst III: Performs moderately complex (journey-level) data analysis and data research work. Work involves conducting detailed analysis of, and extensive research on, data; providing results; and monitoring and implementing data quality. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Data Analyst IV: Performs complex (journey-level) data analysis and data research work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may provide guidance to other data analysts and may identify data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

• Develop, implement, and optimize databases, data collection systems, statistical modeling, and data analytics techniques
• Contribute to experimental or quasi-experimental studies to assess causal impact of RESEA program interventions
• Conduct multiple simultaneous tasks and prepare ad hoc analyses and reports on short timeframes
• Formulate and deploy methods for mitigating and correcting data entry, integrity, and collection issues
• Present, interpret, and meaningfully contextualize data for technical and nontechnical audiences
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with RESEA and UI program staff, subject matter experts, and others
• Develop and follow data governance, peer review, and quality assurance policies and protocols
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer programming and data analytic software use
• Commit to continuous professional development to cultivate technical skills and UI program knowledge
• Perform other work duties as assigned and required to cultivate the RESEA program

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

• Data Analyst III - will have knowledge of SQL, Python and/or R, training and/or experience in applying descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for business and economic decision making, including measures of central tendency/dispersion; probability distributions; sampling distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; simple linear regression; and correlation analysis. Will also have training and/or experience in additional analytical techniques, such as forecasting; general and generalized linear models; nonparametric statistical hypothesis testing; hierarchical models; and interactive data visualization.
• Data Analyst IV - will have Knowledge of SQL, Python and/or R, plus training and/or experience in applying descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for business and economic decision making, and mixed methods qualitative and quantitative program evaluation. Will also have training and/or experience in additional analytical techniques, such as forecasting; general and generalized linear models; nonparametric statistical hypothesis testing; and/or interactive data visualization. Plus, at least two years of experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and/or reporting work in a public administration/healthcare context, for example, in the RESEA or another workforce program.
• For both levels: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

• Data Analyst III: Two years of full-time experience in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field.
• Data Analyst IV: Three years of full-time experience in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field.
• Both Levels: Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU GAIN:

The position offers access to a wealth of networking and professional development opportunities across I|3, TWC, and with national workforce system partners.

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive starting salary: $5,500.00 - $6,250.00 /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.

We will only consider applications that include all the following:

1. An attached writing sample (at least 1,000 words of business communication or technical writing)

2. An attached cover letter explaining why you are interested in the job and how you think you'd be a good fit at the Texas Workforce Commission

3. An attached resume tailored to the Data Analyst III-IV position that specifies the classification you think is appropriate for your skillset (III or IV). Please refer to https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ for details.

The first attachment must be your resume, and the second attachment must be your cover letter and writing sample combined. Attached file names must be clearly labeled, for example, containing "resume" for your resume. For a file contains two items (e.g., a cover letter and writing sample), it must be labeled as such (e.g., "Cover_Letter_Writing_Sample.pdf"). Applications that do not follow this instruction will not be considered, even if all requested items are included.

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: http://www.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 (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or 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.