Policy Data & Systems Analyst — Hybrid (Austin)

Texas 2036; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas 2036 is seeking a Data and Systems Analyst to design reproducible data workflows, maintain datasets, and support policy teams with data-driven insights. You will develop data pipelines, automate cleaning and transformation, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure accurate, accessible data outputs across Texas 2036 publications.

The role requires strong skills in data analysis and statistical programming (Stata/Python/R), plus experience with SQL, APIs, and Git.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in data science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with large statewide or archival datasets in applied research or analytics.
• Experience with managing and harmonizing large datasets and building data workflows.
• Proficiency with Stata, Python, or R for data analysis.
• Experience automating data cleaning, transformation, reporting and analysis.
• Ability to create clear data visualizations for non-technical audiences.
• Strong documentation and data governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain reproducible data workflows that enable analysts and policy staff to access reliable, well-documented datasets for ongoing research and analysis.
• Support research analysts and policy teams in preparing datasets for analysis, visualization and reporting.
• Contribute to the development of recurring data products and indicators used in Texas 2036 publications and communications.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and shared datasets that support recurring insight products and organizational access to trusted information.
• Automate data collection, cleaning, and transformation processes for commonly used datasets.
• Identify opportunities to better leverage existing datasets and integrate new data sources that strengthen Texas 2036’s analytical capacity.
• Improve documentation, version control, and data governance practices to support transparency, reproducibility and institutional knowledge.
• Collaborate with research, policy, and communications teams to ensure data outputs are accurate, consistent and maintainable.
• Collaborate with external vendors and technical partners supporting data tools, visualizations, and analytical infrastructure.
• Evaluate and implement emerging data and analytical tools — including AI-assisted workflows — that improve data processing, documentation and analytical efficiency.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support the overall mission and goals of Texas 2036.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical programming

Data visualization

Data pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in data science, statistics, economics, public policy or related field

Tools

SQL

APIs

Git

Job description

Texas 2036 is seeking a Data and Systems Analyst to design reproducible data workflows, maintain datasets, and support policy teams with data-driven insights. You will develop data pipelines, automate cleaning and transformation, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure accurate, accessible data outputs across Texas 2036 publications.

The role requires strong skills in data analysis and statistical programming (Stata/Python/R), plus experience with SQL, APIs, and Git.