TJJD - Data Analyst III - OIO Research Analyst - (AUS) - 51678

TJJD - Data Analyst III - OIO Research Analyst - (AUS) - 51678 (00051678)
Organization TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
Primary Location Texas-Austin
Work Locations Austin Central Office George H.W. Bush Building, Suite 13.1400 1801 N. Congress Ave. Austin 78701

Job Computer and Mathematical
Employee Status Regular
Schedule Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week 40.00
State Job Code 0652
Salary Admin Plan B
Grade 22
Salary (Pay Basis) 6,833.33 - 6,833.33 (Monthly)
Number of Openings 1
Overtime Status Exempt
Job Posting Aug 5, 2025, 8:59:36 AM
Closing Date: Aug 15, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Description HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available athttps://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)

• TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
  

• Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
  

• Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
  

• Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)
  

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00051678&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs routine journey level research and analytical functions with the goal of helping to identify and communicate trends to internal and external stakeholders regarding the mission of the Office of Independent Ombudsman to ensure the rights of youth committed to the Texas Department of Juvenile Justice. Work involves: planning and conducting research and coordinating analytics planning; using research methods and statistical analysis to generate insight on organizational function and program performance; collecting, compiling, analyzing, data manipulation, and interpreting of qualitative and quantitative research data; designing and communicating reports, dashboards, presentations, research, and other tools for both external and agency stakeholders; assisting with the response to internal and external data requests; designing and implementing sound research projects and performing related statistical analysis; May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week.

Performs complex (journey-level) work under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week, be on-call, and up to 25% of the time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Collaborates and confers with research, data, reporting, executive management, and other relevant staff across the agency to support agency data needs and amplify the agency’s mission, goals, and core values.

Collaborates with the Chief and or Deputy Chief Ombudsman in identifying and adopting best practices in reporting and research analysis, including data integrity, design, analysis, validation, and documentation, to advance the agency’s use of qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Collaborates with the Chief and or Deputy Chief Ombudsman to execute procedures established for evaluating program activities, policies, and agency initiatives including those related to the Texas Model, and clearly communicates evaluation findings to executive staff and other stakeholders as needed.

Collects, cleans, and performs manipulation of qualitative and quantitative data. This includes creating and managing data collection protocols, cleaning and merging data, analyzing data using statistical procedures and programs, producing and reviewing literature reviews, conducting field work/surveys (such as interviews, focus groups, and site visits), writing reports summarizing work.

Prepares data and comprehensive statistical and narrative reports for presentation for agency management, professional organizations, governmental entities, and the public.

Collaborates with the Chief and or Deputy Chief Ombudsman to formulate research objectives and programs; assists in developing research designs, scope, methodologies, and processes used in conducting and administering research and evaluation activities; provides consultation on research methods and techniques and data collection and coding issues; and provides technical assistance on the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based programs.

Translates qualitative and quantitative data and insights into meaningful visualizations and stories.

Understands and performs data quality assurance procedures, audit functions, and dataset preparation techniques.

Prepares or assists in preparing reports of operational data.

Acquires and prepares organizational data as well as external data and research to help leadership and program staff understand and act on issues.

Learns new data systems, analytic techniques, data collection protocols, research methodologies, and computer programs for data processing and analysis as the need arises.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
  
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.
  

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

Actively embody and support the Texas Model 2.0 by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a social, behavioral science, or other related area related to research and analytics, with courses in research methods and statistical techniques. Two (2) years of full-time wage-earning experience in applied research, research planning or design, data/statistical analysis, evaluating effectiveness of programs and initiatives; or legislative or policy analysis.

OR

Bachelor’s degree plus a Master’s degree in a social, behavioral science, or other related area related to research and analytics, with courses in research methods and statistical techniques.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and/or statistical software (e.g. SAS, SPSS, Stata, R, Python).
  

• Experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and/or reporting work.
  

Experience and Education Substitutions:

Completed course hours of graduate study may be substituted for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.

One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.

Completion of data analysis or data science ‘boot camp’ program or related coursework may count toward years of experience depending on hours of study and content of program.

Experience requirements may be satisfied by the prorated part-time equivalent.

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of statistical topics such as distributions, hypothesis testing, variance, and correlation.
  
• Knowledge of research methodologies
  

• Knowledge of analyzing datasets
  

• Knowledge of running queries, report writing, presenting findings
  

• Knowledge of record keeping, including security procedures for handling, protecting, and distributing confidential data.
  

• Skill in analyzing.
  

• Skill in critical thinking.
  

• Skill in conceptual modeling, and problem-solving skills pertaining to data-related issues.
  

• Skill in research design, visualization techniques, managing and analyzing data
  

• Skill in using statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Stata, R, Python).
  

• Ability to compile, review, and analyze data.
  

• Ability to see (with or without visual aid).
  

• Ability to hear (with or without hear aid).
  

• Ability to prepare reports.
  

• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
  

• Ability to communicate effectively.
  

• Ability to develop and implement effective solutions.
  

• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
  

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  

• Ability to convey complex ideas and concepts.
  

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships within and outside the agency.
  

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Alphabetizing

Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Carrying up to 25 lbs.

Pulling

Pushing

Repeated bending

Identify colors

Reaching above shoulder

Manual/finger dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Planning, Research, and Statistics MOS Codes.

SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.