Tableau Developer

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals. Systems Analyst V / Tableau Developers - If you have great Tableau developer skills and are a strong SQL coder, here is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Data and Decision Support (DDS) division within the Office of Data and Systems Improvement (ODSI) at the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) agency. ODSI’s mission is to ensure effective coordination, communication and consistency around data reporting and how it’s used in understanding and improving performance and outcomes. DDS supports that mission by providing Tableau reports (as well as other outputs) that empower DFPS leadership and stakeholders to the best decisions backed by relevant, high-quality information. The person in this position reports to the manager of the DDS Data Reports Engineering Analytics Management team (DREAM).
Essential Job Functions:
We’re looking for someone who wants to dedicate their data and reporting skills to serving and protecting the most vulnerable Texans. Someone who is excited to be a part of an established team of highly skilled, capable, and motivated individuals. We want someone who is intellectually curious, wanting to understand not just what is happening but why, and who’s not afraid to think outside the box for innovative and new ways of doing things. At DDS we take the data collected during the critical field work done by DFPS, and work to make that data available and consumable in order to help the agency make better data driven decisions.The specific job functions:-- The person in this position will develop a variety of reports and visualizations in an understandable, useable format. They will assist in the development and deployment of the DFPS online interactive data book. They will also use their flexible skill set to complete many other special projects assigned to the unit.--The person in this position will help troubleshoot advanced technical issues and provide excellent customer support to staff with questions about agency dashboards.-- The person in this position will extract data from IMPACT, and other agency and external databases, and document, design, validate and implement reports for multiple areas of specialization using selected DFPS methodology and reporting tools, such as with Tableau Desktop and SQL queries.-- The person in this position will review work products of other analysts and will interact routinely DFPS staff and analysts to ensure requirements are met and work products are appropriately validated.-- The person in this position may train or mentor other analysts.--The person in this position will perform their job duties remotely (telework, work from home) and will keep regular work hours in accordance with agency policy.

Requirements

• Knowledge of relational databases.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with personal computer hardware and peripheral equipment.
• Knowledge of data processing practices and theory.
• Knowledge of Bitbucket, Informatica and Data bricks.
• Skill in using selected software such as Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, SQL, PL/SQL, Excel, TOAD and/or Oracle SQL Developer.
• Skilled in critical thinking.
• Skills in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Skill in computer systems, coding, management reporting, and data warehouse functions.
• Skill in analyzing problems and devising effective solutions.
• Ability to effectively manage workload and work schedule while working remotely.
• Ability to be customer service focused.
• Ability to analyze systems, procedures and troubleshoot problems to help develop solutions.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately.
• Ability to learn and apply new technology.
• Ability to draft concise reports, with visual representations, and to make oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work constructively in a team, and on one's own.
• Ability to adapt and modify behavior in response to changes in situations or priorities.
• Ability to analyze complex procedures and data.
• Ability to evaluate technical data and develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to prepare and present comprehensive reports and recommendations in written and oral form.
• Ability to communicate, coordinate and gain rapport with external and internal business partners.
• Ability to analyze functional/design requirements and to develop solutions to implement the requirements.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and in accordance with standards.
• Experience with creating Tableau dashboards - minimum 1 year
• Experience in writing SQL and/or PL/SQL code.
• Experience with TOAD, Oracle SQL Developer.
• Experience in data extraction and report layout and design.
• Experience in using Excel.

Nice To Haves

• DFPS experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Bitbucket, Informatica, and Data bricks

Responsibilities

• Develop a variety of reports and visualizations in an understandable, useable format.
• Assist in the development and deployment of the DFPS online interactive data book.
• Complete many other special projects assigned to the unit.
• Help troubleshoot advanced technical issues and provide excellent customer support to staff with questions about agency dashboards.
• Extract data from IMPACT, and other agency and external databases, and document, design, validate and implement reports for multiple areas of specialization using selected DFPS methodology and reporting tools, such as with Tableau Desktop and SQL queries.
• Review work products of other analysts and will interact routinely DFPS staff and analysts to ensure requirements are met and work products are appropriately validated.
• Train or mentor other analysts.
• Perform job duties remotely (telework, work from home) and will keep regular work hours in accordance with agency policy.

Benefits

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance—at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed