SAS Programmer​/Data Analyst; Programmer III

Position: SAS Programmer/Data Analyst (Programmer III)

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MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

Core Values

• We are Determined:
  We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
• We are People-Centered:
  We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
• We are Learners:
  We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
• We are Servant Leaders:
  Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role.

The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

Position Overview: TEA’s Performance Reporting division seeks to ensure continuous improvement in the academic achievement of all Texas public school students by developing and implementing transparent, rigorous, and fair academic accountability systems; providing accurate and comprehensive academic performance reporting systems, tools, and trackers; and monitoring and validating data to ensure the integrity of these systems.

The SAS Programmer/Data Analyst will work in the Data Infrastructure team in the Division of Performance Reporting. The Programmer will perform complex programming tasks to create datasets, reporting, and other utility programs that provide actionable insights into student performance across the state. They will assist in the creation and maintenance of applications that support the processing of accountability and other data and will be responsible for configuring data download systems to provide timely and accurate data to districts and the general public.

This position will work under minimal supervision.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

Essential Functions

Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

• Data Processing and Reporting:
  Serve as the primary programmer for various data processing and reporting deliverables that provide actionable insights about student performance to educational leaders. To effectively fulfill this function, the candidate is expected to: (a) perform SAS program design, programming, testing, quality control, and debugging; (b) complete code revisions, changes, and additions according to program specifications; and (c) follow programming best practices and adhere to the divisional programming standards.
• Data Downloads:
  Serve as the primary programmer responsible for updating and maintaining various data download systems owned by the Performance Reporting division. To effectively fulfill this function, the candidate is expected to: (a) perform SAS program design, programming, testing, quality control, and debugging; (b) complete code revisions, changes, and additions according to program specifications; and (c) follow programming best practices and adhere to the…