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STATE COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Comptroller - Data Policy Analyst in Austin, Texas
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Applications must be filed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047019 Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly. Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptrollers Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptrollers office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.Clickhereto see an inside look at the Texas Comptrollers office! About The Division General description Were looking for a Data Policy Analyst to join our Data Analysis team in the Data Analysis and Transparency division to provide accurate, data-driven, unbiased economic research on relevant issues affecting the Texas economy. Your day-to-day will involve policy and statistical analysis to support the Comptrollers fiduciary responsibility, to facilitate sound decision-making by state lawmakers and agencies, and to inform the public. As a Data Policy Analyst, you will produce articles for publication on important economic topics impacting the state, produce legislatively mandated reports and update databases to help Texas citizens stay continuously informed. You will conduct research to provide agency leadership and other divisions with information necessary for public engagement. This position is part of a team of people who are open-minded, collaborative, adaptable and dedicated to getting the numbers right. You would be a great fit for this role if you are self-motivated, resourceful, can deliver results as a sole contributor and as part of a team. Work Hours 40 hours a week between the hours of 7 a.m. 6 p.m. with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Hours may change based on business needs, especially during legislative sessions. This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. One (1) year full-time experience in qualitative and quantitative research, research planning, data analysis, financial analysis, and/or policy development relating to general government programs, or related field. Preferred Qualifications Bachelors or higher degree in business administration, public administration, government, political science, economics, statistics, finance, research methodology, social science, journalism or related field. Experience with Texas financial and/or policy issues. Experience working in a Texas state agency or in the Texas state legislature. Experience researching, analyzing and writing of reports or Web content related to data analysis and/or policy development. Experience analyzing and inte preting state or local economies. Experience conducting complex data analysis using software programs such as Excel, Stata, SAS or SPSS. Experience coordinating projects, including project planning, developing project timelines and managing multiple team members. Substitution:Post-graduate education may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with a maximum of 60 hours(two years). SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties. This position requires the employee primarily to perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive computer, telephone, and client or customer contact. It requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel and reach as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail for long periods of time despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual and auditory abilities are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and for communicating with internal and external customers. May involve moving up to 25 lbs. of office equipment or material on a limited basis. The position may require air and ground travel to other locations, as necessary. Employees are required to use their personal mobile phones as a part of 2 factor/multi factor authentication for accessing CPA systems securely. You will also receive critical/emergency calls/texts on your cell phone to ensure immediate communication. In this role you will: Plans, coordinates, conducts and administers data analysis and research projects. Develops plans, policies and procedures for data analysis and research projects focusing on local, regional and state economies. Designs studies and methodologies. Oversees the methods of analysis and the presentation of results, for printed and Web-based reports. Reviews and organizes data collection and applies statistical methods. Writes reports or articles on data analysis and research projects. May lead small teams on data analysis projects. Prepares estimated project completion timelines, maintains records of work accomplished, time expended and prepares necessary reports. Translates complex data and information into relevant and valuable content for public and internal publications. Monitors trends in data tools, concepts and technologies. Analyzes economic trends affecting Texans and explains these in an understandable form for printed and Web-based agency publications. Prepares and presents reports for publication. Reviews data, legislation, regulations, and policies to determine impact. Evaluates findings relative to specific projects. Monitors consultant contracts. Provides input to and prepares correspondence, speeches, articles, press releases, reports, etc. Delivers presentations to outside groups and individuals. Testifies at hearings and legislative meetings. Drafts and reviews legislation, as requested by management. Drafts fiscal notes and determines administrative costs for pending legislation, as requested by management. Monitors legislative hearings of interest as appropriate. Prepares and provides work status briefing to management. Works with other federal, state, and local agencies, legislators and/or constituents. Performs other related duties as assigned.