Data Engineer

Education Service Center Region 13; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Service Center Region 13 seeks a Data/Systems Analyst II to design, build, and maintain data pipelines and integration patterns supporting reporting, AI initiatives, and dashboards.

You will contribute to a data lake foundation, reduce silos, and improve data quality across systems, aligning with district and project-based solutions like Pulse and CIS NAV.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in data integration, data engineering, BI, analytics, or systems analysis.
• Experience with SQL, data transformation, and structured data management.
• Experience with data from multiple source systems and supporting reporting or analytics needs.
• Ability to document data flows, troubleshoot data issues, and support production solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines, integration workflows, and transformation processes across Region 13 systems.
• Support the development of a data lake and related data architecture for the Data Task Force initiative.
• Improve interoperability and reduce data silos by connecting operational systems and standardizing data structures.
• Support dashboards, analytics, and recurring reporting for leadership and program teams.
• Maintain documentation of data sources, flows, business rules, and transformation logic.
• Support data quality validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with developers, infrastructure staff, and program teams for Pulse, CIS NAV, dashboards, and related initiatives.
• Contribute to AI enablement by preparing governed data for automation and analytics.
• Support external or district-facing initiatives that depend on analytics and data-driven apps.
• Promote continuous improvement in data management and reporting reliability.

Skills

Data engineering

Data integration

Analytics

Documentation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

APIs

Azure/AWS cloud data services

Job description

• Position Type:
  Technology and Creative Development/ Data/System Analyst II
  
• Date Posted:
  8/3/2026
  
• Location:
  Education Service Center Region 13 - 200
  

Reports To

IT Infrastructure and Services Coordinator

Salary

This is a full-time, 12-month position at 232-days with a minimum annual salary of $82,572.

Summary

Design, develop, and maintain the data pipelines, integration patterns, and data structures that support ESC Region 13 reporting, interoperability, software platforms, and artificial intelligence initiatives. Provide technical expertise in data integration, data quality, metadata, dashboards, and analytics enablement to support both internal decision making and external project delivery.

This position plays a central role in the Data Task Force initiative by helping create the data lake foundation, reducing data silos, and improving the quality and accessibility of information across systems. The role also supports district and project-based solutions such as Pulse, CIS NAV, dashboards, reporting tools, and future data and AI service offerings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field
• Two years of experience in data integration, data engineering, business intelligence, analytics, or systems analysis
• Experience with SQL, data transformation, and structured data management
• Experience working with data from multiple source systems and supporting reporting or analytics needs
• Ability to document data flows, troubleshoot data issues, and support technical solutions in a production environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building ETL or ELT pipelines and working with cloud-based data platforms
• Experience with Python, Power BI, APIs, dashboard development, or automation tools
• Experience with data governance, metadata management, and data quality monitoring
• Experience supporting public sector, education, or student information system environments
• Experience with AI related data preparation, interoperability initiatives, or application support
• Certifications or training related to data analytics, cloud data services, Power BI, SQL, or related tools

Knowledge and Skills

Data Engineering and Integration

• Strong understanding of data extraction, transformation, loading, data modeling, and relational data structures
• Ability to build and maintain pipelines that connect multiple systems and reduce reporting silos
• Familiarity with APIs, data exchange patterns, and interoperability concepts
• Knowledge of cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Experience administering Windows Server and Linux server environments.

Analytics and Reporting Support

• Skilled in SQL and dashboard support for operational and executive reporting
• Ability to organize data in ways that support reliable analytics, performance measurement, and decision intelligence
• Knowledge of data quality controls, validation methods, and reconciliation practices

Governance and AI Enablement

• Understanding of data governance, metadata discipline, and the importance of trusted datasets for responsible AI use
• Ability to support data structures that enable reporting, software platforms, automation, and AI related workflows

Collaboration and Communication

• Strong ability to work across departments, technical teams, and project groups to translate operational needs into data solutions
• Strong documentation, problem solving, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent technical projects.

Major Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines, integration workflows, and transformation processes across Region 13 systems
• Support the development of a data lake and related data architecture for the Data Task Force initiative
• Improve interoperability and reduce data silos by connecting operational systems and standardizing data structures
• Support dashboards, analytics, and recurring reporting for leadership and program teams
• Maintain documentation of data sources, flows, business rules, and transformation logic
• Support data quality validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting activities
• Collaborate with developers, infrastructure staff, and program teams to support Pulse, CIS NAV, dashboards, and related software initiatives
• Contribute to AI enablement by preparing governed and structured data for automation, analytics, and intelligent tools
• Support external or district facing initiatives that depend on analytics, interoperability, dashboard development, or data driven applications
• Promote continuous improvement in data management, reporting reliability, and technical documentation

Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

May provide technical guidance and coordination to project teams, vendors, or temporary support personnel as assigned

Budget Responsibilities

None

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
• Indoor office environment with some remote work flexibility
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for data loads, system maintenance, or project deadlines

Some travel within the region may be required for project support, stakeholder meetings, or district coordination

Equipment Used

• Computer, peripherals, and general office equipment
• Database tools, reporting platforms, data integration tools, scripting tools, and collaboration systems
• Cloud data services, dashboard tools, and software development or support platforms