Data Analyst

Salary: $79,000.00 - $102,000.00 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 15586
Department: Engineering Department
Opening Date: 09/08/2025
Closing Date: 9/22/2025 11:59 PM Central

Position Description
Position Overview:

Data Analyst plays a critical role in transforming raw data into actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. This position requires expertise in data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business needs, design and maintain dashboards, generate automated reports, and provide meaningful recommendations that improve efficiency and performance.

Job Duties:

• Collect, clean, and analyze large data sets from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.
• Translate complex data findings into clear, concise insights for leadership and stakeholders.
• Automate recurring reports and establish data pipelines to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with business units to define reporting requirements, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Identify data trends, anomalies, and opportunities to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, quality standards, and security policies.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and data support for special projects and organizational initiatives.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to building best practices within the analytics team
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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
Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or related roles.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

• Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence.
• Proficiency in BI and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Excel).
• Strong knowledge of SQL and experience working with relational databases.
• Familiarity with programming languages for data analysis (Python, R) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently or in a team environment.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on 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
Preferences:

Education:

• Master's degree in management information systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, or a relevant quantitative field

Experience:

• 6 years of professional experience in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, or a relevant quantitative field

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

• Experience with predictive analytics, statistical modeling, or machine learning.
• Knowledge of data governance and best practices for data security.
• Ability to translate business questions into analytical solutions.
• Strong presentation skills for communicating insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

General Information
General Information:

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.

Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).

This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FEATURED BENEFITS:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Wellness.

Professional development opportunity.

Flexible spending account.

457 deferred compensation plans.

Retirement pension (TCDRS).

Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).

Disability and life insurance.

Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
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 analytics
• Statistics
• Computer Science
• Business
• related field

03

How many years of professional experience do you have in data analysis, business intelligence, or related roles ?

• less than a year
• 1- 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 or4+ years

04

Do you have proven experience in data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a strong knowledge of SQL and experience working with relational databases?

• Yes
• No

Required Question