Data Analyst Preparing and Retaining Educators Partnerships; PREP Allotment; Data

Position Title

Data Analyst for Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnerships (PREP) Allotment (Data Analyst IV) )

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Texas-Austin

Texas Education Agency 1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE Austin 78701

Computer and Mathematical

Regular

Yes, 5% of the Time

State Job Code: 0653

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 24

Salary (Pay Basis): 5,425.33 - 7,155.75 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status:
Exempt

Closing Date:
June 16, 2026 11:59pm

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.

• 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.

Salary and Hiring Notes
—The Texas Education Agency will provide salary ranges for new hires and internal hires. Candidates who exceed the requirements may receive salaries in the higher portion of the range.

This is a 10-day posting, which will close on June 16, 2026 at 11:59pm.

The Division of Educator Data, Research, and Strategy (EDRS) provides analytical leadership and support for departments across the Office of Educator Systems and Support. EDRS supports the Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement (EPCE) department in the collection, reporting, and analysis of data related to the preparation and certification of educators, the oversight of educator preparation programs (EPPs), and the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

The PREP Allotment sub-group sits within the EDRS-EPCE unit. The Data Analyst for PREP Allotment plays a key role in producing data insights for programs connected to the Prep Allotment, which are mandated from House Bill 2 passed in 89th legislative session. Reporting to the Director of Data and Research for the PREP Allotment, the person in this role writes SAS code to extract and transform data sets for delivery to external and internal clients.

They develop and maintain key reporting deliverables providing accurate information about initiatives for monitoring and continuous improvement.

The analyst builds and updates reports, dashboards, and other data products using Microsoft Office, Power Bi, Smartsheet, and other software tools. The analyst also develops, revises, runs, and troubleshoots SAS programs to systematize data cleaning and analysis. The analyst leverages Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) techniques to optimize data pipelines in the production of data, which is described above. The person assists defining, developing, and implementing data standards, developing quality measures using data, and building procedures to efficiently store and document data.

With moderate oversight, this person proposes and implements necessary changes to improve data quality and ensure that reports are efficiently produced and replicable. The analyst works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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

Please note that a resume, tailored cover letter, 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.

• Client support:
  Datasets and Reports. Design, develop, test, and execute SAS code to query, compile, and manipulate data required for PREP Allotment client units. Perform complex analysis on the relationships between…