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

Company Description

The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall vision and the state's mission and goals that relate to maintaining the viability of the state's natural resources, health, and economic development.

To accomplish our goals of planning for the state's water resources and providing affordable water and wastewater services, the TWDB provides water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial assistance, and technical assistance services to the citizens of Texas. The tremendous population growth that the state continues to experience and the recurrent threat of severe drought only intensify the need for the TWDB to accomplish its goals in an effective and efficient manner.

Job Description

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page at https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board’s Mission - Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. 

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers 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.

The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. 

**Must meet agency in-office requirements**

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.