Data Analyst (Data Governance)

Description

• Supporting implementation of agency-wide data governance structures, processes, and standards
• Assisting with the expansion and execution of the data maturity assessment process
• Supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of an agency-wide data catalog
• Assisting with the development, review, and refinement of agency guidance related to data governance and data management
• Developing reports and documentation to support agency data governance priorities and improvement initiatives

Business Need

Texas Government Code 2054.137 requires state agencies to establish a data governance program to identify, manage, and oversee agency data assets, including related processes and procedures. Additional resources are needed to advance the agency's data management program by implementing initiatives and processes identified through the data maturity assessment. Support is also needed to develop and review agency guidance and address emerging requirements related to changes in data structures, availability, and data management strategies.

Years of Experience

• Three years of experience in data analysis, data management, data governance, or a related field
• Experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and/or reporting work
• Preferred: graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field

Required Skills

• Knowledge of data governance principles, data management practices, and data lifecycle concepts
• Knowledge of data quality, metadata management, data stewardship, and data classification concepts
• Skill in analyzing, documenting, and evaluating data management processes, practices, and requirements
• Skill in developing data management documentation and guidance
• Skill in facilitating stakeholder engagement, gathering feedback, and coordinating activities across the agency
• Ability to communicate data management concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Skills

• Skill in supporting implementation of data governance frameworks
• Skill in conducting data maturity assessments
• Knowledge in evaluating data structures
• Skill in preparing data management reports, assessment results, and implementation documentation

Scope / Responsibilities

The requested resource will support agency-wide data governance and data management initiatives, including implementation of governance processes, standards, and practices. Responsibilities will include coordinating with agency stakeholders and teams, gathering and analyzing data maturity assessment results and feedback, identifying opportunities for improvement, and preparing documentation and recommendations to support implementation of data management initiatives.

Role Description: Data Analyst

• Consults with internal and external customers to identify user needs; analyzes data using standard statistical tools, methods, and techniques
• Identifies data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data
• Identifies and interprets data patterns and trends; assesses data quality; cleans and prunes data to discard irrelevant information
• Prepares concise, comprehensive technical reports to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations on data revisions
• Knowledge of statistics and analyzing data sets, running queries, report writing, and presenting findings
• Knowledge of data models, database design and development, data mining, and segmentation techniques
• Knowledge of record keeping, including security procedures for handling, protecting, and distributing confidential data

Experience and Education

• Experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and/or reporting work
• Generally preferred: graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field