SAS Programmer/Data Analyst (Programmer III)

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=106455andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationThe Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees primary and secondary public education in Texas and is committed to improving outcomes for all public school students by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems across the state. Core ValuesWe are Determined: We are committed and intentional in pursuing our primary purpose of improving outcomes for students.We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain committed talent that reflects the diversity of Texas, with each individual contributing to our shared vision for students.We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on outcomes, and continuously improve in pursuit of excellence for students.We are Servant Leaders: We are public servants committed to improving opportunities for students and supporting those who serve them. Job DescriptionPosition 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 sits within the Data and Reporting Infrastructure team in the Division of Performance Reporting. This role performs complex programming tasks to create datasets, reports, and other tools to provide actionable insights into student performance across the state. The programmer 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 downloads to provide timely and accurate data to districts and the public. This position will work under minimal supervision. This position requires up to 5% travel, based on business needs, to support program initiatives, collaboration, and operational priorities.Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. Please note that a resume and cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Applicants must also complete the required short answer responses as part of the application questionnaire. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.Essential FunctionsJob duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.1 - Accountability Tools and Trackers: Own the design, development, and delivery of assigned tools and trackers (e.g. AEA Registration, Campus Pairing, HB3 Reimbursements, etc.) for TEAL and public deliveries by serving as the primary architect, programmer, and data processor. Perform complex SAS design, coding, testing, quality control, and documentation as well as data ETL operations necessary for the delivery of these TEAL apps.2 - CI/CD Process Definition, Adoption, and Automation: Own the research, design, development, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes for PR applications, tools, and SAS reporting systems. Establish CI/CD routines and end-to-end workflows for PR Div Programmers community based on core PR needs and prevailing IT infrastructure. Implement and support automated build, test, validation, and deployment workflows using Jira, Bitbucket, and Jenkins aligned with divisional CI/CD standards for SAS reports and data tools.3 - State Performance Reporting: Own the design, development, and delivery of assigned TPRS reports, TAPR d wnloads, and other ad-hoc research, performing data analyses and modeling, and fulfilling Public Information Requests (PIRs) by serving as the primary data processor and programmer. Perform complex SAS design, coding, code revisions, testing, quality control, and documentation as well as necessary data ETL operations. QualificationsMinimum QualificationsEducation: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or universityExperience: At least four (4) years of strong experience in SAS programming, including systems analysis and design, unit and functional testing, SQL programming, coding and reviewing complex programs, data validation, working with large databases, and statistical data analysis. Experience must also include CI/CD practices and processes using tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, and Jenkins, as well as applying SAS procedures, macros, SQL, report writing, and detailed project documentationSubstitutions: Each additional year of related experience above the required minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basisOther QualificationsShare 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 databasesExperience 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 teamsAbility to clearly document processes, programs, testcases, and test results with attention to detailDemonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects and en