Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

SAS Programmer/Data Analyst (Programmer III) (00050490)

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 10, 2025, 8:09:34 PM

Closing Date

: Ongoing

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.

Position Overview: TEA’s Performance Reporting division seeks to ensure continuous improvement in the academic achievement of all Texas public school students by developing and implementing transparent, rigorous, and fair academic accountability systems; providing accurate and comprehensive academic performance reporting systems, tools, and trackers; and monitoring and validating data to ensure the integrity of these systems.

The SAS Programmer/Data Analyst will work in the Data Infrastructure team in the Division of Performance Reporting. The Programmer will perform complex programming tasks to create datasets, reporting, and other utility programs that provide actionable insights into student performance across the state. They will assist in the creation and maintenance of applications that support the processing of accountability and other data and will be responsible for configuring data download systems to provide timely and accurate data to districts and the general public. This position will work under minimal supervision.

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

Please note that a resume 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. Data Processing and Reporting: Serve as the primary programmer for various data processing and reporting deliverables that provide actionable insights about student performance to educational leaders. To effectively fulfill this function, the candidate is expected to: (a) perform SAS program design, programming, testing, quality control, and debugging; (b) complete code revisions, changes, and additions according to program specifications; and (c) follow programming best practices and adhere to the divisional programming standards.

2. Data Downloads: Serve as the primary programmer responsible for updating and maintaining various data download systems owned by the Performance Reporting division. To effectively fulfill this function, the candidate is expected to: (a) perform SAS program design, programming, testing, quality control, and debugging; (b) complete code revisions, changes, and additions according to program specifications; and (c) follow programming best practices and adhere to the divisional programming standards.

3. Application Development: Assist with the development of new applications and support the ongoing enhancement and maintenance of existing applications in the secure Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) system. The candidate is expected to create and maintain applications using SAS/IntrNet and/or related technologies, as well as support data integration, consistency, and standards within these applications.

4. Ad Hoc Analysis and Reporting: Supports division outcomes by completing ad-hoc research, performing data analyses and modeling, and fulfilling Public Information Requests (PIRs). To effectively fulfill this function, the candidate is expected to: (a) perform SAS program design, programming, testing, quality control, and debugging; (b) complete code revisions, changes, and additions according to program specifications; and (c) follow programming best practices and adhere to the divisional programming standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Degree field(s): Computer Science or a related field highly preferred
• Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in SAS programming, including systems analysis, design, unit and functional testing, SQL programming basics, and statistical data analysis
• Substitutions: Each additional year of related experience above the required minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis

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.
• Experience with SAS programming language, constructs, IDEs (e.g. SAS Studio and SAS Enterprise Guide) and standards for writing and reviewing complex programming, data validation techniques, and working with large databases.
• Experience with designing, developing, and maintaining modern web pages involving React.js framework, Javascript, Jquery, JSON, HTML5, CSS, etc.
• Familiarity with modern Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts, processes, and DevOps tooling like Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, etc.
• Experience in accurately performing program peer reviews, unit tests, and web checks in collaboration with other internal teams.
• Ability to clearly document processes, programs, testcases, and test results with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects and ensure accurate and high-quality work.
• Demonstrated desire to acquire expert knowledge and build skills necessary to effectively fulfill position's essential job functions and responsibilities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret a wide variety of education data, prepare summary reports, and perform statistical analyses to inform decision-making.
• Demonstrated willingness to accept direction, feedback, and suggestions for improvement in a positive and proactive manner.

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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