Data Analyst - Public Education

• Assist with the maintenance and deployment of the data and technical systems that comprise the school finance model. 
• Conduct quality assurance procedures to produce accurate and complete work products. 
• Complete ad hoc requests and analyses in Excel or Python to be distributed to a variety of audiences.
• Communicate effectively by adequately simplifying and translating complex data and providing high level summaries and options for a variety of audiences, use language appropriate for the audience.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Public Education policy reports.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other LBB analysts on budget, performance, and revenue issues, as appropriate. 
• Work collaboratively with other teams to effectively support legislative deliberations and agency success.
• Contribute to or complete additional assignments that meet agency or legislative needs.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Legislative functions, procedures, and public administration practices.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths, weaknesses, and solutions to novel problems.
• Skill in using Python, Git, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications for research and presenting conclusions.
• Skill in developing and maintaining data and technical systems.
• Ability to decode mathematical formulas from complex text to understand the fiscal implications of legislation.
• Ability to effectively engage team members and encourage interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work on computers for extended periods of time.
• Ability to plan, think ahead, and anticipate problems.
• Ability to research and develop expertise in team-specific topics.
• Skill in maintaining confidentiality and objectivity, using sound reasoning to determine course of action and express ideas without bias.
• Skill in listening and responding appropriately in a variety of settings.

Attributes Required of Every LBB Employee

• Embrace agency mission/core values and follow policies, procedures, and processes.
• Work effectively with LBB management and staff, as well as all external customers.
• Coordinate, collaborate and employ good interpersonal skills; demonstrate positive outlook.
• Balance concurrent projects, work under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities/deadlines.
• Act with motivation, organization, and attention to details; complete tasks with an appropriate level of independence.
• Be punctual and have regular attendance.
• Work overtime on nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to meet agency deadlines.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience in Python with demonstrable intermediate proficiency.
• Experience in Excel with demonstrable intermediate proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• A graduate degree preferred but not required. 

• Experience in the fields of public education or public policy, especially with the Texas public school finance system, preferred, but not required. 
• Interest in learning to use new technologies and develop expertise in public education policy.

To apply for this position, you must initially set up an account and select a Username and Password through Governmentjobs.com. You may apply directly through the posting list on our website or on the Governmentjobs.com website. To set up an account go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_login.cfm. Please be sure to write down your Username and Password. Human Resources will not be able to retrieve this information. Only on-line applications will be accepted. 
  
Examples of an applicant's work product and/or copies of transcripts may be required as condition of interview. Finalist may be given a work-related exercise. The person hired may be required to submit official transcripts. Credentials earned at foreign colleges and/or universities must have been evaluated by an acceptable entity and must be equivalent to credentials awarded by U.S. regionally accredited institutions of higher education.
 
The person hired may not simultaneously be employed by the Legislative Budget Board and another state agency or Texas public institution of public/higher education. Any job offer from the Legislative Budget Board is contingent upon:  proof of eligibility/authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; and proof of compliance with the Selective Service Law for males between the ages of 18 and 25.
 
The Legislative Budget Board is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or in the provision of services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to LBB Human Resources at email address hr@lbb.texas.gov.