Senior Risk and Compliance Data Analyst (Data Analyst V) - Internal Vacancy

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-business day internal posting. We are only accepting applications from current Texas Education Agency (TEA) employees. External applicants will not be considered. **

Position Overview:
The Senior Risk and Compliance Data Analyst reports to the Grants Federal Compliance Officer for the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration. The Senior Risk and Compliance Data Analyst performs risk assessment and compliance data analysis, data research, examination, and identification of data patterns and trends to support compliance with federal requirements, enforcement actions, subrecipient monitoring, and complaints. This work is time sensitive and includes data analysis to track and inform on noncompliance actions, corrective action plans, risk assessment activities, federal subrecipient data awards, expenditure, findings, and audit trends. This individual performs highly complex (senior level) data analysis and research work. The Senior Risk and Compliance Data Analyst works under limited supervision, with moderate 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 tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Essential Functions:
Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

1. Data Analysis: collects, reviews, tracks, and analysis risk assessment, non-compliance activities, corrective actions, complaints, and subrecipient monitoring data
2. Data Management: maintains, updates, and assesses risk assessment, non-compliance activities, corrective actions, complaints, and subrecipient monitoring data, procedures, and systems
3. Develop Data Reports, Tools and Resources: develops and maintains risk assessment, non-compliance activities, corrective actions, complaints, and subrecipient monitoring data reports, tools, and resources
4. Ad-Hoc and Special Projects: creates ad-hoc and special projects as assigned, including but not limited to, data projects related to public information requests, complaints, risk assessment, corrective actions, investigations, and other referrals