Analyst - School Performance Review

Legislative Budget Board • Austin, TX

386d • $50,000 - $180,960 • Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst - School Performance Review position at the Legislative Budget Board involves evaluating school district programs and operations to ensure compliance with laws and regulations while identifying inefficiencies. The role requires analyzing data, preparing reports with findings and recommendations, and presenting these reports to various stakeholders. The analyst will also contribute to agency projects and perform related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.
• Course-work or degree in public policy or administration, program evaluation, quantitative/qualitative research, educational measurement/research, financial analysis, accounting, auditing, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience auditing or evaluating programs and operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical software and tools (e.g., Excel, Python, SAS, or R) is preferred.
• Two years of progressively responsible full-time work experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience auditing or evaluating programs and operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical software and tools (e.g., Excel, Python, SAS, or R) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate school district programs and operations for inefficiencies, compliance with laws and regulations, and industry best practices.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends and performance gaps.
• Interview school district personnel to gather information on program operations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and nonbiased reports that contain findings and recommendations for school districts to improve or initiate changes that produce efficiencies and cost savings.
• Present reports to various legislative and public entities.
• Request data and information from various entities, independently analyze and interpret data, develop recommendations for school district action, and concisely report the results in a format appropriate for a wide variety of audiences.
• Apply knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to public education and school districts.
• Contribute to agency projects and perform related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Potential for overtime on nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to meet agency deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree