Data Analyst

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16879
Department: Commissioner Precinct 4
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 8:31 AM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 200

Position Description
Harris County Precinct 4 seeks a Data Analyst to join our team. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Strategy and Performance, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization. The Data Analyst will collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather, clean, manipulate, and analyze data, ensuring it is accurate, actionable, and aligned with strategic objectives. This role requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work with advanced data tools and techniques to help improve operations and financial transparency.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

• Develop a deep understanding of Precinct 4's data needs and provide insights to inform decision-making across various departments.
• Clean, manipulate, and analyze large datasets to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports in Power BI or other data visualization tools to communicate complex data in clear, actionable formats.
• Build and manage data models, ensuring proper relationships between datasets to support efficient analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to provide analytical support for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Apply advanced Excel skills to perform data analysis and build data models for forecasting and reporting.
• Utilize Power Apps and VBA where applicable to streamline data collection and reporting processes.
• Perform regular audits of data to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Assist with the development and implementation of best practices for data analysis and reporting, ensuring high standards of quality control.
• Stay current with new trends and technologies in data analysis and continually enhance skills and knowledge.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on data analysis to improve operational efficiency and support strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure data is accurately collected, documented, and reported according to established guidelines.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
;br> If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements
Additional Requirements:

Resume and Cover Letter.
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Information Technology, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in data analysis, including experience with data cleaning, manipulation, and modeling.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, advanced formulas, macros, advanced data visualization).
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large datasets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications including Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management and analysis.
• Ability to work with large, complex datasets and clean/manipulate data to generate meaningful insights.
• Experience with VBA and Power Apps is preferred but not required.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to think analytically and make data-driven decisions.
• Willingness to learn and develop new data analysis techniques and tools.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences
Experience:

• Experience with financial data and reporting is preferred.
• Familiarity with Python, R, or other coding languages.
• Familiarity with data governance, security, and best practices for managing sensitive data.

General Information
Hours:

• Regular full-time
• 40 hours per week

Salary:

• Depends on Qualifications

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Data Science
• Information Technology
• Business Analytics
• Finance
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in data analysis, including experience with data cleaning, manipulation, and modeling?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more
• I do not have this experience

05

Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in data analysis, including experience with data cleaning, manipulation, and modeling. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience ( Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ) If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
06

Do you have experience with financial data and reporting?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have familiarity with Python, R, or other coding languages?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have familiarity with data governance, security, and best practices for managing sensitive data?

• Yes
• No

Required Question