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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.

New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. 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 exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

This is a 5-business day internal posting.  We are only accepting applications from current Texas Education Agency (TEA) employees. External applicants will not be considered. 

Position Overview:
The Senior Risk and Compliance Data Analyst reports to the Grants Federal Compliance Officer for the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration. The Senior Risk and Compliance Data Analyst performs risk assessment and compliance data analysis, data research, examination, and identification of data patterns and trends to support compliance with federal requirements, enforcement actions, subrecipient monitoring, and complaints. This work is time sensitive and includes data analysis to track and inform on noncompliance actions, corrective action plans, risk assessment activities, federal subrecipient data awards, expenditure, findings, and audit trends. This individual performs highly complex (senior level) data analysis and research work. The Senior Risk and Compliance Data Analyst works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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

Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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

1. Data Analysis: collects, reviews, tracks, and analysis risk assessment, non-compliance activities, corrective actions, complaints, and subrecipient monitoring data
2. Data Management: maintains, updates, and assesses risk assessment, non-compliance activities, corrective actions, complaints, and subrecipient monitoring data, procedures, and systems
3. Develop Data Reports, Tools and Resources: develops and maintains risk assessment, non-compliance activities, corrective actions, complaints, and subrecipient monitoring data reports, tools, and resources
4. Ad-Hoc and Special Projects: creates ad-hoc and special projects as assigned, including but not limited to, data projects related to public information requests, complaints, risk assessment, corrective actions, investigations, and other referrals

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
Experience: At least four [4] years of experience in system analysis, database administrator, or web-based application work 
Substitutions: Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

Other Qualifications:
Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military.
Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment.
Knowledge of statistics, analyzing data sets; running queries, report writing, and presenting findings; and including security procedures for handling, protecting, and distributing confidential data. 
Knowledge of data models, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques. 
Identify and interpret data patterns and trends and assess data quality for unit and department reports.
Provide guidance and effective solutions to the Federal Compliance Officer about potential data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data.
Assist the Federal Compliance Officer with the selection of data management tools and the development of standards, usage guidelines, and procedures for those tools. 
Assist the Federal Compliance Officer in defining, developing, and implementing department data and reporting standards.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly organized; attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve; and communicate effectively. 
Ability to engage in a collaborative, results oriented team environment.
Course work in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field is generally preferred.
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.

To learn more about working at TEA, including hiring timelines, process details, and candidate resources, please visit the Employment at TEA page.

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. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.

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