Senior Analyst FSC

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the position is to ensure reporting departments are meeting the strategic goals of the district and ensures HISD meets goals and mandates of Texas Education Agency. Manages the implementation of collection, auditing, and reporting of the district’s PEIMS and TSDS collections. Ensures campuses are supported through training and ongoing supports so campus data is accurate and timely for all data collections.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree required 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree required 

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

HISD Connect, Microsoft Office 

Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier) 

Texas Student Data System Portal. Texas Education Agency Access Management. Texas Education Agency Waiver Portal. Texas Education Records Exchange 

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities. Leads campus and department staff through influence, and through technical training supports.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables including significant time spent planning, evaluating complex solutions and issues, and negotiating outcomes.

Strong analytic ability and inductive thinking are frequently required to devise new approaches to situations where previously accepted solutions have proven inadequate. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the division. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice and feedback.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected

to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Negotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Regularly assesses and diffuses complex, and escalated customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines. 

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.