Data Analyst / Report Writer

Local Candidates Job Title: Data Analyst / Report Writer Duration: 6+ Months Location: Austin, Texas 78751 (Remote) Position Type: Contract Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Interview Type: Webcam or In-Person A state agency is seeking the services of 1 Data Analyst/Report Writer 3 who meets the general qualifications of Data Analyst/Report Writer 3 in Data/Database Administration and the specifications outlined below. Position Overview: 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 transforming data into actionable insights and recommendations that help schools identify areas for growth and set meaningful goals. Key Responsibilities: • Analyze school system data and translate insights into clear, practical recommendations to help schools identify priorities, set goals, and improve student outcomes. • Use data findings to build and maintain low-code platforms (e.g., Power Platform, Qualtrics, etc.) that display school system data and collect progress and impact inputs. • Create dashboards and tools that allow school systems to easily access and interpret data in one place. • Build automated systems (forms, surveys, applications) to collect and organize data so schools and agency staff can quickly understand results without requiring technical expertise. • Analyze statutory data across multiple federal and state plans to identify overlaps and redundancies. Propose data-driven solutions to unify plan requirements and eliminate duplication. • Develop scoring tools and tracking systems (e.g., Excel scorecards) to review applications, measure progress, and monitor outcomes over time. Required Skills & Experience: • 8+ Years: Data Analytics and Data Storytelling • 8+ Years: Low-code platform experience • 5+ Years: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) • 3+ Years: Data Visualization experience (Power BI) • 1+ Year (Preferred): Qualtrics experience • 1+ Year (Preferred): Smartsheet experience • 1+ Year (Preferred): Experience working with state agencies, education sector, or related fields