Data Analysis and Quality Assurance Director (Austin)

Data Analysis and Quality Assurance (DAQA) Director

Who We Are

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We are based in Austin on the east side of the Texas State Capitol, in the Business Operations Division located at 1117 Trinity Street in Austin. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

Who You Are

A self-starting, motivated, collaborative problem solver who understands the value of data analysis in measurement of procurement and contract related activities for the Procurement and Contract Services Department. You should share our department’s mission to provide excellent customer service and ensure that departmental processes are impartial, transparent, and professional. You should be innovative and open to new ideas to streamline existing processes. We strive to ensure that acquisitions of program services are conducted with the best outcome for the State in mind.

What You Will Do

The Data Analysis and Quality Assurance (DAQA) Director:

• Directs data reporting and analysis activities.
• Develops and implements techniques for analyzing and reporting data in meaningful ways and remains compliant with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Develops and establishes goals and objectives consistent with the agency policy and procedure.
• Provides direction, guidance, and assistance in developing reports and collecting data related to contracts and procurement.
• Reviews and approves reports, data collection and analysis, and ensures accuracy and that quality reports are distributed.
• Reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance related to contract and procurement databases.
• Makes recommendations to improve data collection and analysis.
• Plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.
• Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance.
• Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Works under
  
  

minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

You Will Be Trusted To

• Establish goals and objectives.
• Respond to audit requests from internal and external entities.
• Develop guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Develop schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals.
• Coordinate and evaluate data collection, reporting, and quality.
• Develop and evaluate data reports and policies and procedures for producing quality reports and maintaining data integrity.
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
• Work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

You Qualify With

• Five years of full-time experience in the oversight and direction of an agency program; or in strategic planning and policy development and implementation, two years of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
  
  

You Are a Great Fit With

• A minimum of two years’ experience in data collection and analysis.
• One year experience in the management and direction of staff relevant to data collection and analysis.
• Experience with state data reporting and analysis.
  
  

You Gain

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive starting salary: $9,166.67 to $9,583.34/month, depending on experience
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
  
  

Veterans

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

How To Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search).

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.