TWDB - 26-94: Sr. Data Analyst (Data Analyst III)

*Must meet agency in-office requirements*

TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD’S MISSION

Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

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The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit:

http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp.

Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of SEI15 Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management, 0203 Ground Intelligence Officer, 8U000 Unit Deployment Manager, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

** GENERAL DESCRIPTION**

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) data analysis and data research work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Design and build tools for data collection, extraction, and analysis using SQL-based programs and other data analytic software. Responds to requests for information on an ad hoc basis for the public, the Office of Water Supply and Infrastructure, executive-level management, and the agency’s Board members or their respective staff. Oversees and maintain a library of data analysis tools, queries, databases, and reports for the division. Spearheads the development of software applications or programming to drive significant improvements in operational efficiencies. Provides guidance and knowledge sharing to junior team data analysts on best practices, data tools and software, and institutional knowledge regarding data use and products. Makes recommendations for tools, applications, techniques, and processes that would benefit the team’s goals, projects, and products. Assist other Program Administration & Reporting staff to improve and coordinate long-term projects; develop and upgrade related documentation. Develops and monitors team product metrics to monitor usage and success. Updates and maintains all existing desktop procedures related to the reporting duties included in their performance plan. Initiates, assists, and works with cross-divisional teams to complete updates/upgrades for the agency’s databases. Provides strategic support and advice to other sections of the Technical Systems Oversight Department in completing and implementing long- term projects. Collects, produces, and maintains supporting documentation and maintain standards of source documents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Designs and builds tools for data collection, extraction, and analysis using SQL-based programs and other data analytic software.

• Responds to requests for information on an ad hoc basis for the public, the Office of Water Supply and Infrastructure, executive-level management, and the agency’s Board members or their respective staff.

• Maintains a library of data analysis tools, queries, databases, and reports for the division.

• Spearheads the development of software applications or programming to drive significant improvements in operational efficiencies.

• Provides guidance and knowledge sharing to junior team data analysts on best practices, data tools and software, and institutional knowledge regarding data use and products.

• Makes recommendations for tools, applications, techniques, and processes that would benefit the team’s goals, projects, and products.

• Assists other Program Administration & Reporting staff to improve and coordinate long-term projects; develops and upgrades related documentation.

• Develops and monitors team product metrics to monitor usage and success.

• Updates and maintains all existing desktop procedures related to the reporting duties included in their performance plan.

• Initiates, assists, and works with cross-divisional teams to complete updates/upgrades for the agency’s databases.

• Provides strategic support and advice to other sections of the Technical Systems Oversight Department in completing and implementing long-term projects.

• Collects, produces, and maintains supporting documentation and maintains standards of source documents.

• 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.

• As Senior Data Analyst, reviews and maintains data analyst staff processes and documented procedures for consistency across the team and accuracy.

• 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.