Senior Programmer Analyst III, Technology

Position: Senior Programmer Analyst III, TECHNOLOGY
SUMMARY:

Evaluate, research, analyze, develop, and serve as a business decision maker to determine computer system requirements that will provide solutions for Cypress-Fairbanks Student Information System (SIS) including, but not limited to Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Public Information Education Management Systems (PEIMS), eFinance systems, BI solutions, AI-powered analytics, Power School, and any other systems that are supported by Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Degree(s):

* Preferred bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required, or minimum of seven (7) years' experience with SIS (Power School, eSchool

PLUS).

* Professional experience:

* Preferred minimum of five (5) years' experience with Texas K-12 business processes and best practices.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Advanced knowledge of enterprise data architecture, analytics, and business intelligence platforms.

* Advanced SQL and database management experience.

* Experience designing and supporting enterprise data warehouses and data lakes.

* Experience with Business Intelligence platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, or similar technologies.

* Experience developing executive dashboards, scorecards, and self-service reporting solutions.

* Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and master data management principles.

* Experience designing and supporting ETL/ELT processes and enterprise data integrations.

* Experience leveraging AI-powered tools, predictive analytics, machine learning technologies, and automation solutions.

* Knowledge of cloud technologies including Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Snowflake, or similar platforms.

* Ability to analyze complex business processes and translate requirements into technical solutions.

* Ability to lead technical projects and mentor technical staff.

* Strong software troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

* Strong organizational, written, verbal, and presentation skills.

* Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

* Ability to implement policy, standards, and best practices.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 244 days

SALARY:

$90,097 - TA 8

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Lead the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise reporting, analytics, and business intelligence solutions.

* Develop and maintain district dashboards, scorecards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and executive reporting tools.

* Collaborate with district leadership to identify strategic reporting, analytics, and data visualization needs.

* Lead efforts to integrate data from multiple enterprise systems including student, finance, human resources, assessment, transportation, and operational platforms.

* Design and maintain enterprise data warehouse and data lake solutions.

* Develop and support ETL/ELT processes that ensure timely, accurate, and secure movement of data across systems.

* Evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-powered technologies that improve operational efficiency, reporting, decision making, and customer service.

* Identify opportunities for automation and business process improvement through technology solutions.

* Establish and promote data governance standards, data quality practices, and reporting best practices.

* Serve as a technical advisor for district initiatives involving analytics, reporting, integrations, and data strategy.

* Lead cross-functional discovery sessions to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable technology solutions.

* Develop advanced reports, queries, visualizations, and predictive analytics models.

* Coordinate with software vendors and internal stakeholders to implement new functionality and integrations.

* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Programmer Analyst I and II positions.

* Assist with strategic planning related to enterprise data, analytics, AI, and emerging technologies.

* Create and maintain technical documentation, data dictionaries, standards, and operational procedures.

* Manage assigned projects and ensure successful delivery of project milestones.

* Monitor emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that align with district goals.

* Provide excellent customer service.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* None

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

* Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computers and peripherals

* Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

* Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of mouse; occasional reaching

* Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

* Environment:
Frequent district-wide travel and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours

* Work after-hours

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an…