Data Analyst V

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Austin, TX

1d • $6,378 - $10,786

About The Position

The Forecast Data Analyst V is part of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Chief Financial Officer Office and manages the Financial Forecasting Team. The role provides leadership, technical oversight, and strategic forecasting support to agency leadership. The team develops and maintains financial, workload, and operational forecasting models supporting budgeting, resource allocation, strategic planning, and executive decision-making.

The position collaborates with DFPS leadership and program areas to provide data-driven insights that improve agency operations and support positive outcomes for children, families, and vulnerable adults. It performs highly advanced forecasting, statistical, and financial analysis, exercising considerable independent judgment and initiative.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, or another closely related quantitative field, or qualifying experience substituted for education year-for-year as allowed by agency policy.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in analytics, forecasting, finance, economics, statistics, or data science.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python and/or R.
• Demonstrated proficiency in extracting, transforming, and analyzing large datasets.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical modeling and forecasting techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing analytical team, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and make sound decisions using quantitative evidence.
• Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to executive leadership, technical staff, and non-technical stakeholders; build relationships; facilitate collaboration; adapt to changing priorities; and exercise sound judgment and initiative.
• Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and, if applicable, a driver’s record check.
• Staff must be familiar with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 accessibility standards for creating accessible content.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading analytical projects, mentoring staff, or supervising professional employees.
• Experience with SAS, SPSS, STATA, Power BI, Azure Analytics Services, Databricks, scikit-learn, Pandas, ggplot2, dplyr, or similar analytical and forecasting tools.
• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Relevant data science, cloud computing, or financial analytics certifications.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises, coaches, manages the performance of, and supports professional development for Financial Forecasting Team staff.
• Establishes team priorities, manages workloads, and ensures timely completion of high-quality analytical deliverables.
• Mentors and develops staff in forecasting methodologies, statistical analysis, data visualization, and professional communication.
• Supports recruitment, onboarding, training, and succession planning.
• Oversees development, validation, implementation, and maintenance of financial and operational forecasting models.
• Conducts advanced forecasting, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and scenario analysis to support agency planning and decision-making.
• Performs final review and quality assurance of analytical products, reports, forecasts, and presentations produced by team members.
• Evaluates emerging forecasting methodologies, analytical techniques, technologies, and software tools to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensures analytical methods and data products adhere to established standards and best practices.
• Advises executive leadership by translating complex analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Supports budget planning, resource allocation, legislative inquiries, and strategic initiatives through quantitative analysis and forecasting.
• Collaborates with program, finance, budget, information technology, and executive leadership staff to identify forecasting needs and provide analytical solutions.
• Represents the Financial Forecasting Team in meetings, presentations, and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicates technical concepts and forecasting results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• 100% paid health insurance for the employee and 50% paid for eligible family members.
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus 401(k) and 457 savings plans.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Employee discounts, including gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior