Position Information

TxDOT's Right of Way Division is looking for a Data Analyst who really enjoys problem-solving and collaborating closely with stakeholders. If you want to build an exciting career involving complex solutions, let's talk!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

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Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Performs complex data analysis and data research work within the Contracts and Finance section of the Right of Way division. 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.

Essential Duties:

• Accesses/analyzes information from business organization cross-sections to make informed business decisions and provide excellent customer service.
• Develops reports, dashboards and interactive visualizations using different components of Tableau software including Tableau desktop, Tableau Prep, and Tableau server.
• Analyzes data using standard statistical tools, methods, and techniques, including predictive models
• Consults with management, performance analysts, program staff, and external entities to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of visualizations for continuous improvement
• Collaborates with performance analysts to analyze and interpret data patterns, to understand correlations between data sets.
• Identifies data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data.
• Interprets results to identify significant differences in data.
• Identifies and interprets data patterns and trends and assesses data quality.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 3 years data analysis, research, compilation, and/or report writing and design work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competencies:

• Analyze data and derive informative conclusions
• Translate complex data into user-friendly information, and communicates technical information effectively across various skill levels
• Implement and use new technology and work processes to enhance decision-making.
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Business processes and methodologies, data import and export protocols
• Technical requirement analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development and data modeling
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• The use of technical tools such as Tableau, Excel, Access, SQL and other heavy data analysis
• Report development and design
• Working with streaming (live) data and unstructured data from multiple data sources.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)