The Legislative Budget Board (LBB) needs a Data Analyst to perform analysis and synthesis of data related to the Texas criminal justice system and/or health and human service populations. This role will involve forecasting future needs and costs, developing web applications and automations, and communicating findings to legislative committees and management.
Requirements
- Use analytic software (i.e. Python, R, etc.) and relational databases to analyze data sets.
- Analyze, synthesize, and summarize quantitative and qualitative information.
- Identify alternatives and make recommendations supported with empirical evidence.
- Course-work or degree in public policy or administration, program evaluation, quantitative research, qualitative research, educational measurement/research, financial affairs, math, statistics, legal research, or a related field is preferred.
- Two years of progressively responsible full-time work experience in data collection, analysis, and error resolution is preferred.
- Use appropriate coding language and practices for developing web applications and automations.
Responsibilities
- Collect, organize, and assess data for accuracy.
- Use statistical methods and software to analyze data sets and project program participation and costs.
- Present and explain findings and recommendations to LBB management, legislative committees, and others.
- Conduct quality assurance procedures to generate accurate and complete work products.
- Prepare written reports that present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations.
- Evaluate the implications of proposed or adopted federal and/or state legislation, rules, or regulations and make applicable recommendations.
- Prepare fiscal and population impact estimates of recommendations and legislation.
Other
- Think critically, take initiative, and use good judgment.
- Communicate professionally in writing and orally (including presentations in formal and informal settings).
- Create timely, relevant, accurate, and polished work products.
- Attentive to detail and complete tasks with an appropriate level of independence.
- Willing and able to travel up to 25%.
