Power BI Data Analyst

Responsibilities

Posting Audience: Internal and External
The Power BI Data Analyst for Information Technology (IT) Applications Shared Services reports to the Director of IT Applications Shared Services
This position assists in leading and facilitating the execution of strategies and oversees common Applications team functions and capabilities to reduce costs and improve efficiency
This position focuses on driving improvements in the areas of resource management, risk management, application security, audit compliance, contract management, disaster recovery and other specific operational duties commonly shared across the IT Applications team
The position is responsible for the development of standardized metrics, dashboards, reporting and process improvements supporting the IT Applications portfolios
This position partners with key stake holders to help them rationalize and optimize department activities and strategies using systems/data analysis
This position is responsible for leading and/or supporting multiple strategic projects
Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
This role requires working onsite in Austin three, or more, days per week
Assists in defining and implementing key measures of success for shared services functions
Promotes proactive approaches to solving business needs and problems using systems/data analysis
Work involves coordinating the planning and analysis of business requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems
Performs data analysis work with primary emphasis on developing new or improved solutions that can be adopted across IT Applications
Leads and/or assists in various data collection and analysis activities to create/improve processes, databases, tools and metrics
Participates in IT contract management (terms, renewals), IT security compliance, application assessments, audits, budgets, and legislative requirements
Performs other duties as required. (25%)
Drives actions and plans that improve key performance indicators in the areas of cost, quality, cycle time and/or other services provided
Benchmarks best practices for capabilities, processes, and systems both internally and with other agencies/entities
Works in the design and implementation of new or revised methods that effectively meet agency needs
Provides vision and strategic direction for new and existing data and analytics systems in support of the HHS business objectives and requirements
Provides technical expertise for activities related to HHS data and its use, or proposed use, in IT Applications Shared Services
This position is responsible for moderate HHS agency/departmental coordination, as well as communication, with IT Applications, IT Infrastructure, IT Security, IT Audit, IT Administration and Finance, IT Procurement, contractors/vendors and other key stakeholders across HHS to ensure solution designs meet key business needs

Skills

Knowledge of project management processes and tools
Knowledge of software development life-cycle methodologies
Knowledge of data management and tools
Knowledge of change management and incident management processes and tools
Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems
Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy
Skill in structured problem-solving techniques
Skill in process improvement techniques
Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups
Skill in technical writing and screening of documents
Ability to think creatively and strategically in the use of technology to solve challenges/problems
Ability to analyze systems and procedures
Ability to write and revise standards and procedures
Ability to handle multiple projects
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to plan, assign, and monitor the work of others

Qualifications

Prefer Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification (Microsoft PL-300 exam)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, plus three (3) years of professional experience with data analytics
Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis

Benefits

💼 Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more
💰 Salary Range: $5,798.00 - $8,651.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds
The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual

Power BI Data Analyst

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