RRC - Data Analyst IV - Oil and Gas Technical Permitting – Subsurface Investigation Unit

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry; and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas’ website here https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
• Telework options for eligible positions
• Flexible work schedules
• Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this You Tube video that describes this amazing benefit
• 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
• Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave
• Career development programs/opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at https:// To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at .

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration and production, seeks a Data Analyst IV to provide data analysis, data management, and research work for a newly formed Subsurface Investigation Unit in the Technical Permitting Section of the Oil & Gas Division. Major responsibilities include analyzing, maintaining, and enhancing division's existing databases, resources, and tools.

Creating and analyzing subsurface investigation data while collaborating with other team members. Performing data clean-up and transformation, including migration of data from existing databases to new databases. Coordinating and communicating as needed with RRC's Information Technology Services Division.

• Understand and utilize RRC applications to compile and query data.
• Develop and maintain data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI, including advanced use of DAX and Power Query (M language) for data modeling and transformation.
• Design and implement automated workflows with Power Automate to streamline document routing, notifications, and Excel log updates.
• Utilize Python scripting to support process automation, data extraction, and data transformation tasks.
• Build and manage relational data models and maintain data accuracy across Excel, Access, ArcGIS Pro, and SQL-based systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement by optimizing workflows, enhancing data validation methods, and standardizing reporting practices across teams.
• Analyzes data using standard statistical tools, methods, and techniques.
• Consults with internal and external customers to identify user needs.
• Interpret results to identify gaps in the data, processes, or applications.
• Quality control data by discarding irrelevant information.
• Create meaningful reports and dashboards for daily/weekly/monthly reviews at various levels.
• Assists in developing methods for mitigating data issues by creating and testing user cases.
• Assists in preparing technical reports to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations on data revisions.
• Assists in identifying and interpreting data patterns and trends and assessing data quality.
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Establish and maintain standard work procedures governing the appropriate use of data.
• Perform related work as assigned.

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• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Data Science;
  Business Analytics;
  Computer Science;
  Computer Information Systems;
  Management Information Systems;
  Mathematics;
  Statistics;
  Finance, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of…