TWDB - 25-18 - Flood Modeling Data Analyst (Data Analyst IV)

$65,104 - $93,900/Yr

Texas Water Development Board - Austin, TX

Part-time - Mid Level

Remote - Austin, TX

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About the position

The Flood Modeling Data Analyst (Data Analyst IV) at the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is responsible for performing complex data analysis, research, and modeling work within the Flood Modeling Department. This role involves executing technical projects related to floodplain modeling, coordinating flood mapping and analytics tasks, and ensuring compliance with agency-approved technical standards. The analyst will conduct detailed analyses of flood risk data, provide reports, and support outreach efforts related to flood risk management in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific data collection, management, analysis, and dissemination of flood data.
• Support the development of the Water Data for Texas web portal.
• Perform statistical and geospatial analyses of flood data to identify patterns and trends.
• Implement data quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Identify data gaps, errors, and inconsistencies in flood data.
• Write and maintain programs and scripts using R, Python, and ArcGIS.
• Develop outreach materials and presentations about flood risk data and modeling.
• Train others in data analysis and modeling techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field.
• Four years of experience in scientific data compilation, analysis, and reporting, particularly in water resources.
• Experience with statistical and geospatial analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as R, Python, SQL, or C#.
• Experience with numerical/visualization tools like MATLAB, SciPy, and PowerBI.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate degree in a related field.
• Experience with ESRI products including ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.
• Familiarity with collaborative programming environments and version control systems like GitHub.
• Experience in database design and maintenance.
• Knowledge of high-performance computing.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance