Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Education Data SAS Programmer (Programmer III) (00050359)

Organization

: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin

Work Locations

:

Texas Education Agency

1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE

Austin 78701

Job

: Computer and Mathematical

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 0243

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 24

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 5,425.33 - 6,976.38 (Monthly)

Number of Openings

: 1

Overtime Status

: Exempt

Job Posting

: Jun 2, 2025, 10:01:24 PM

Closing Date

: Jun 17, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

Description

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

Core Values:

• We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
• We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
• We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
• We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

This is a 10-day posting, which will close on June 16, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Position Overview: The Education Data SAS Programmer position reports to the PEIMS Reporting Unit director in the Research and Analysis Division. This position is responsible for developing a wide range of programs to produce high-quality reports and data files that disseminate information about students, district employees, and educational organizations using statewide data. The data displayed in these reports play a critical role in informing stakeholders about the Texas public school system, both in terms of student learning environments and opportunities and district operations.

To provide useful information for the advancement of Texas education, the Programmer works closely with a team of education data analysts to develop programs to produce reports, manage TSDS searches, perform quality assurance tasks, and identify ways to improve the quality and efficiency of the report production processes. The position works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume, tailored cover letter, and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

Essential Functions

Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

1. SAS Programming: Use SAS programming to develop reports and data files, ensure all data requests comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

2. Web Report Development: Leads or supports improvements in web products or ad hoc production processes.

3. Quality Assurance: Perform quality assurance tasks on colleagues’ reports and data files.

4. Project Management: Manage TSDS searches, including DFPS and PIR requests for current student location information.

5. Documentation: Documents project processes, technical comments, and possible issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Experience: At least three (3) years of experience with SAS or SQL programming

Other Qualifications

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military
• Prior experience developing and maintaining web reports
• Ability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize and analyze
• Meticulous attention to detail
• An ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment
• Expertise in systematically analyzing programs and data systems in-depth and proposing/implementing appropriate solutions
• Knowledge base to develop expertise in the state’s educational data systems, including PEIMS and TSDS
• Capacity to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment
• Strong project management skills
• Highly organized; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
• A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve
• Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.

To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State’s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military “occupational category” that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title.

This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.

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