Business Analyst Jobs in Austin, TX

Why the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

Established in 1949, TASB has grown alongside Texas to meet the evolving needs of the school boards it serves.

Today, 500 employees work together to promote educational excellence for Texas public schoolchildren. TASB offers high-quality services that help 1,023 school districts operate more efficiently and effectively in serving more than 5.5 million public school students statewide.

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team members who are passionate about putting people first and empowering local school district leaders. The TASB team is adaptable and responsive to the needs of our members.

Our culture is reflected in TASB Together, which guides the way we work and encourages employees to learn, grow, and contribute in alignment with our TASB Mission:

The Texas Association of School Boards promotes educational excellence for Texas schoolchildren through the advancement of good governance, valuable learning experience for school leaders, and public school advocacy. We also provide high-quality services and programs to school districts – helping them operate more efficiently and effectively.

As part of its commitment to employee growth and development, TASB offers competitive pay and rich benefits, including a 2:1 match of retirement contributions up to 5% after one year, (which means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote and hybrid work options for certain roles, flexible schedules, and more.

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our commitment to supporting school boards and championing public education across Texas. This role includes work in TASB’s Risk Management Services division, which provides administrative services to the TASB Risk Management Fund – a multi-line self-insurance pool (or “risk pool”) of Texas schools. If you consider your work exceptional, have a passion for risk management or risk pools, and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

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About You

We are seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst with a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and quantitative analysis to join our fast-paced division. In this role, you will apply statistical methodologies, analytical modeling, and data-driven problem-solving techniques using tools such as SQL, R, Python, Power BI, and ArcGIS. By combining internal and external data sources, you will transform complex information into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making, performance measurement, and key business intelligence initiatives.

A Typical Day

As a Business Intelligence Analyst, no two days are exactly the same. You will work with data from across the organization to uncover insights, monitor performance, and support informed decision-making. A typical day may include:

• Compiling and analyzing data from multiple internal and external sources to identify trends, monitor performance, and provide actionable business insights.
• Executing recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes for both internal stakeholders and Fund members.
• Monitoring claims, underwriting, financial, operational, and member service performance through established reporting tools and methodologies.
• Validating, reconciling, and quality-checking data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability across systems and reporting environments.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate business questions into meaningful analytical solutions.
• Developing and enhancing dashboards, reports, and visualizations that help stakeholders track performance and make informed decisions.
• Investigating data issues and partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve data quality, processing, or integration challenges.

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How You’ll Make an Impact

In this role, you will play a key part in helping Risk Management Services leverage data as a strategic asset. Your work will directly contribute to improving business outcomes, operational efficiency, and decision-making by:

• Applying statistical methods, quantitative analysis, and analytical models to evaluate Fund performance and identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Supporting data-driven decision-making through meaningful reporting, trend analysis, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Partnering with managers and staff across Risk Management Services to deliver analyses that support operational, financial, and strategic objectives.
• Recommending performance measures, metrics, and reporting solutions that provide greater visibility into business operations.
• Participating in data modernization, reporting enhancement, and business intelligence initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness.
• Helping ensure that leaders and business partners have timely, accurate, and actionable information to guide decision-making.
• Preparing presentations, executive summaries, and visual reports that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.

Skills or Requirements for Success

Successful candidates bring strong quantitative abilities, curiosity, and a passion for transforming data into actionable insights, including:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• One to two years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, statistical analysis, reporting, or a related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, data modeling, macro development, complex formulas, and analytical functions.
• Experience querying and analyzing data using SQL or a similar data programming language.
• Understanding of relational databases, data structures, and normalization principles.
• Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, Business Objects, or similar business intelligence tools.
• Familiarity with Python, R, VBA, or other programming and statistical analysis languages preferred.
• Interest in predictive analytics, statistical modeling, machine learning, or artificial intelligence applications preferred.

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be a part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impact Texas public schools.
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development, wellness seminars, and more.
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events throughout the year.

Posting Notices

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• The health and safety of our employees and members is our top priority.
• The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.

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