Job Description

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

Core Values:

• We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.

• We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.

• We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.

• We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

The posted salary range budgeted for this position is between $5,521.58 and $7,288.58 monthly. New hires will be typically brought into the agency at a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification in the Office of Technology unless the average pay exceeds the midpoint for the state position's classification salary group. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who far exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role.

Position Overview

The Data Compliance Analyst in the Data Reporting Compliance Unit will oversee the planning, developing, and implementing data reporting quality reviews, including some programming related to Leaver Records Data Validation (LRDV) and Discipline Data Validation (DDV). This position is critical in supporting multiple data-driven systems by ensuring data submitted through the Texas Student Data System (TSDS) Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) complies with required data submission standards. This position also manages the TSDS PEIMS data correction requests from local education agencies (LEAs), which includes trend analysis of the correction requests, and training of the Education Service Centers (ESCs) and LEAs to reduce the need for data corrections. This position works to increase transparency, fairness, and rigor and ultimately strengthen organizational foundations. The position works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

About Office of IT

The Office of Information Technology works closely with all agency divisions to implement innovative technology solutions in a cost-efficient manner that supports the goals and priorities of the Texas Education Agency. The Office of IT provides efficient technology solutions and stellar customer services to internal staff, 20 Educational Service Centers, and 1,200-plus public-school districts and charter schools. The following services are provided by IT: leadership on IT initiatives; guidance on security/policy issues; new application development/enhancements; software acquisition; technical support; assistance with technical sections of purchasing documents such as Request for Information (RFI), Request for Offers (RFO), Request for Proposals (RFP); and oversight on the data collection process which helps to support and improve outcomes for all of Texas' 5 million-plus students.

Essential Functions

Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

1. Data Quality Review: plan, develop, and conduct inquiries when PEIMS data submitted by LEAs contain anomalies or discrepancies as determined by the Performance-Based Monitoring (PBM) Division; annually, review and provide updates to the PBM manuals

2. LEA Documentation Analysis: compile, research, and analyze documentation and information submitted by identified LEAs to determine the accuracy of reported data

3. Formal Written Documentation: prepare formal written results for LEAs based on the documentation provided by the LEA during the data quality review. Issue corrective action plans to LEAs as needed

4. TSDS PEIMS Working Collection: work with LEAs requesting to make data corrections through the TSDS PEIMS working collection; analyze the corrections being requested and work with TEA program areas, LEAs, and ESCs to determine the trends and training needed

5. Technical Assistance and Training: provide technical assistance and training to LEAs, ESCs, and other users on the Texas Education Data Standards leaver reporting, discipline reporting, and other data issues discovered through the working collection



Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

• Experience: At least five [5] years of experience reviewing data for institutional databases with data submission standards, preferably in a school district setting

• Substitutions: Each additional year of related experience above the required minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Other Qualifications

• Belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with a variety of people and groups, including school district and education service center personnel and TEA staff

• Ability to analyze problems and process information logically with strong attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous tasks, develop solutions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment in a positive and patient manner

• Ability to express ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing

• Experience working with state education data sources

• Experience with the Performance-Based Monitoring Data Validation System preferred

• Experience with the Texas Education Data Standard leaver and discipline reporting preferred

• Familiarity with student discipline policy

• SAS programming experience or willingness to learn some SAS programming

• May need to work outside normal work hours to accommodate other duties and tasks assigned

• Ability to analyze technical documentation

• Ability to self-reflect, give and receive feedback, and continuously improve

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.

To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State's Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military "occupational category" that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title.

This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.