REQT: Direct Client: Senior Data Analyst @ Austin, TX REMOTE

Senior Data Analyst

Austin, TX REMOTE

6 months contract

Please do not submit profiles of candidates who are not local to Texas (TX).

Candidates with prior experience working for State Government clients are preferred.

We are looking for candidates who can work on our W2.

The Division of Integrated District Supports is seeking a Data Analyst to support the development of a platform that showcases school system data in a clear and usable way. This role focuses on turning data into insights and recommendations that help schools identify areas for growth and set meaningful goals.

1. Analyze school system data and turn insights into clear, practical recommendations that help schools identify priorities, set goals, and improve student outcomes.
2. Use data findings to build and maintain low-code platforms (e.g., Power Platform, Qualtrics etc. ) that display school system data and collect inputs from school system's progress and impact.
3. Create dashboards and tools that allow school systems to easily see their data in one place. Build systems (such as forms, surveys, or applications) that automatically collect and organize data so schools and agency staff can quickly understand results and take action without needing technical expertise.
4. Analyze statutory data across multiple federal and state plans to identify overlaps and redundancies, and use data-driven insights to propose ways to unify plan requirements and eliminate duplication.
5. Build scoring tools and trackers (such as excel scorecards) that help review school system's applications, measure progress, and monitor results overtime.

Required Qualifications

• Experience analyzing data and translating findings into clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and/or database tools to pull, combine, and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Experience building or supporting low-code tools or platforms (e.g., Power Platform or similar) to display data and collect input.
• Ability to synthesize information across datasets, policies, or requirements to identify patterns, gaps, or redundancies.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain data and insights to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage tasks asynchronously, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with statutory, compliance, or policy-related data, particularly in education or government settings.
• Experience identifying and reducing duplication across systems, plans, or reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with dashboards, data visualization, or automated data collection tools.
• Experience supporting goal-setting, planning, or performance monitoring using data.
• Background in education, public sector, civic tech, or related fields.

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