Data Analyst III, IV or V - Materials & Tests Division

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

Data Analyst III: Performs moderately complex data analysis and data research work. Work involves conducting detailed analysis and extensive research on data and providing results in various formats. Monitors and implements measures to ensure data quality. Responsible for using standard statistical tools, methods and techniques to translate data into actionable insights using data visualization software. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Data Analyst IV: Performs complex data analysis and data research work. Work involves conducting detailed analysis and extensive research on data and providing results in various formats. Monitors and implements measures to ensure data quality. Responsible for using standard statistical tools, methods and techniques to translate data into actionable insights using data visualization software. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Data Analyst V: Performs highly complex data analysis and data research work. Work involves conducting detailed analysis and extensive research on data and providing results in various formats. Monitors and implements measures to ensure data quality. Responsible for using standard statistical tools, methods and techniques to translate data into actionable insights using data visualization software. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mgmt Info Systems, Comp Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
Data Analyst III - 2 years data analysis, research, compilation, and/or report writing and design work experience.
Data Analyst IV - 3 years data analysis, research, compilation, and/or report writing and design work experience.
Data Analyst V - 4 years data analysis, research, compilation, and/or report writing and design work experience.
Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.
Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Data analysis and interpretation
Designing complex graphic materials using graphic software, applications and/or traditional methods
Business processes and methodologies, data import and export protocols
Technical requirement analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development and data modeling
The use of technical tools such as Excel, Access, SQL and other heavy data analysis
Report writing and design
Protects sensitive and confidential information
Developing and presenting reports in multiple formats
Analyze data and derive informative conclusions.
Use of applicable data visualization/ configuration tools such as Tableau Microsoft Power BI
Effectively organize and prioritize work demands in a fast-paced environment
Implement and use new technology and work processes to enhance decision-making
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Responsibilities

Data Analyst III: Participates in preparing and conducting presentations of performance visualizations and reports.
Participates in data visualization tool system administration monitoring and upgrades.
Identifies and interprets data patterns and trends and assesses data quality.
Prepares concise, comprehensive technical reports to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations on data revisions.
Compiles and queries data.
Analyzes data using standard statistical tools, methods, and techniques
Cleans and prunes data to discard irrelevant information.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Data Analyst IV: all of the above and:
Identifies data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data.
Performs quality assurance and serves as a subject matter expert on data integrity, extraction, and compilation
Modifies existing reports and/or develops new reports by analyzing databases, data sources, and structures for the benefit of users
Data Analyst V: all of the above and
Drives the selection of data management tools, and the development of standards, usage guidelines, and procedures for those tools.
Defines, develops and implements data standards
Develops software applications or programming to use for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.
Develops and implements databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
Serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.