Analyst School Performance Review

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

The School Performance Review Analyst performs high level research and analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of school districts educational financial and operational processes. Analysts review data interview school district personnel observe school operations and prepare detailed reports with findings and actionable recommendations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations optimize resource allocation and support district decision-making.
Analysts may plan assign and/or supervise the work of others. Travel is required and varies by project.

The position reports to the School Performance Review Manager and works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Evaluate school district programs and operations for inefficiencies compliance with laws and regulations and industry best practices.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends and performance gaps.
• Interview school district personnel to gather information on program operations.
• Prepare clear concise and nonbiased reports that contain findings and recommendations for school districts to improve or initiate changes that produce efficiencies and cost savings.
• Present reports to various legislative and public entities.
• Request data and information from various entities independently analyze and interpret data develop recommendations for school district action and concisely report the results in a format appropriate for a wide variety of audiences.
• Apply knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations relevant to public education and school districts.
• Contribute to agency projects and perform related work as assigned.

• Communicate professionally in writing and orally (including presentations in formal and informal settings).
• Create timely relevant accurate and polished work products.
• Use business software successfully (i.e. Word Excel and customized applications).
• Analyze synthesize and summarize quantitative and qualitative information including the ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights.
• Identify alternatives and make recommendations supported with evidence.
• Willing and able to travel for one to two weeks at a time up to three times a year.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information and follow agency protocols.
• Work at a computer and desk for extended periods of time.

• 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 is required.
• Course-work or degree in public policy or administration program evaluation quantitative/qualitative research educational measurement/research financial analysis accounting auditing or a related field is preferred.
• Experience auditing or evaluating programs and operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical software and tools (e.g. Excel Python SAS or R) is preferred.
• Experience working in public school districts is preferred.
• Two years of progressively responsible full-time work experience is preferred.

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 applicants 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 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 U.S. on a full-time basis; and proof of compliance with the Selective Service Law for males between age 18 and 25.

The LBB 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