The Texas Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Division needs a Data Analyst to refine data sets, perform analysis and research, and ensure data integrity for their federal child and special nutrition programs, which manage over $2.5 billion annually.
Requirements
- Experience with MS Excel and/or data analytics software or related.
- Work experience with SQL.
- Knowledge of statistics and analyzing data sets; of running queries, report writing, and presenting findings; of record keeping, including security procedures for handling, protecting, and distributing confidential data; and of data models, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
- Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software; in conducting data searches; in evaluating and translating large amounts of data; in critical thinking, providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; and in analyzing problems and devising effective solutions.
- Ability to compile, review, and analyze data; to prepare reports; to maintain accuracy and attention to detail; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to exercise sound judgement and discretion.
- Work experience with Smartsheet
- Work experience with a state or federal agency.
Responsibilities
- Compile, manipulate and/or query data reports to create precise data sets using standard evaluation tools, methods, and techniques.
- Analyze, summarize, and present quantitative and qualitative data reports clearly and appropriately for a wide variety of customer and business needs
- Consult with internal and external customers to identify and translate user needs and validate data requirements.
- Conduct quality assurance to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Recommend and implement data quality practices to address the root cause of repeated inaccuracies and/or gaps, collaborating with division staff as needed.
- Provide technical assistance and training to internal and external customers to support the understanding and use of division data, reports, tools, and other assets.
- Develop, fulfill, and/or improve performance measures, program metrics, and other evaluation criteria, as assigned.
Other
- Internal Posting – Open to Current TDA Employees Only
- Travel, Yes, 5 % of the Time
- Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed.
- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
- A valid government-issued driver’s license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required.
