Analyst - Applied Research and Performance Audit

**Minimum salary is listed. Actual salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.**

The Applied Research and Performance Audit Analyst performs high level research and analysis work.  The work includes collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from various sources and reporting on the implications and results of the information reviewed.

The position reports to the Applied Research and Performance Audit Manager under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
 

(Duties include but are not limited to):

• Use statistical methods and relational databases to analyze data sets.
• Provide consultation and technical advice on research methods and techniques.
• Identify, define, and research issues of strategic importance and initiate program strategy development.
• Assist in designing and creating computer programs for research applications.
• Review and evaluate planning materials for contractual compliance.
• Collect, organize and analyze data and prepare responses, reports, data visualizations, briefs and publications.
• Plan and conduct data-gathering interviews, research projects and field surveys with guidance.
• Monitor, report on, and participate in legislative, technical, fiscal, policy, interagency and strategic planning meetings.
• Interpret historical, current and projected data to identify problems, causes, and areas for which procedural or system changes are indicated.
• Consult and communicate with other external groups.
• Conduct data quality assurance procedures.
• Consult with management to initiate studies; identify priorities; and define study scope, methodology, purpose, objectives, time frames and resource requirements.
• Contribute to internal office-wide projects.
• Perform related work as assigned.

• Skill with technology (i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel) and methods to analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative information.
• Communicate professionally in writing and orally (including presentations in formal and information settings).
• Ability to independently and effectively create timely, relevant, accurate, and valid work products.
• Knowledge of legislative process and related issues/history/trends for agency performance, budget, finance, and operations.

Attributes Required of Every LBB Employee

• Embrace agency mission/core values and follow policies, procedures, and processes.
• Work effectively with LBB management and staff, as well as all external customers.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and employ good interpersonal skills; demonstrate positive outlook.
• Balance concurrent projects, work under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities/deadlines.
• Act with motivation, organization, and attention to details; complete tasks with an appropriate level of independence.
• Be punctual and have regular attendance.
• Work overtime on nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to meet agency deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Graduation with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• At least two years of experience in a relevant policy area.
• Earned graduate degree is preferred.
• Course-work or degree in public policy administration, program evaluation, quantitative/qualitative research, educational measurement/research, financial affairs, accounting, academic affairs, economics, legal research, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with software package Tableau preferred.
• Legislative experience preferred.
• A graduate degree in a closely related field with appropriate course-work may be substituted for two years of work experience.

To apply for this position, you must initially set up an account and select a Username and Password through Governmentjobs.com.  You may apply directly through the posting list on our website or on the Governmentjobs.com website.  To set up an account go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_login.cfm.  Please be sure to write down your Username and Password.  Human Resources will not be able to retrieve this information.  Only on-line applications will be accepted. 
 
Examples of an applicant's work product and/or copies of transcripts may be required as condition of interview.  Finalist may be given a work-related exercise.  The person hired may be required to submit official transcripts.  Credentials earned at foreign colleges and/or universities must have been evaluated by an acceptable entity and must be equivalent to credentials awarded by U.S. regionally accredited institutions of higher education.

The person hired may not simultaneously be employed by the Legislative Budget Board and another state agency or Texas public institution of public/higher education.  Any job offer from the Legislative Budget Board is contingent upon:  proof of eligibility/authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; and proof of compliance with the Selective Service Law for males between the ages of 18 and 25.

The Legislative Budget Board is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or in the provision of services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.  Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to LBB Human Resources at email address HR@LBB.state.tx.us.