Data Governance & Business Analyst Specialist

Who We Are 

The Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) is a constitutionally established education endowment with a 150+ year history of supporting Texas public schools. Today, PSF manages more than $60 billion in assets and invests with a long-term perspective to generate sustainable funding for Texas K–12 education. Through a diversified investment portfolio, along with strong operational, legal, financial, and governance functions, PSF serves as a careful steward of public capital. Our work helps secure billions of dollars in school district bonds and supports more than 5 million students across 1,000+ school districts statewide. Guided by principles of fiduciary responsibility, integrity, and service to Texans, PSF plays an enduring role in strengthening public education and investing in Texas’s future. 

Job Summary 

You will report to the Director of Enterprise Applications at Texas PSF and play a key role in advancing enterprise data strategy. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining data policies, standards, and practices that enable consistent, high-quality data solutions across the organization. 

You will lead the Enterprise Data Governance program, driving the development, adoption, and enforcement of policies that support effective data management. You will also design and implement innovative data and analytics solutions, helping to evolve the organization’s overall data and analytical capabilities. In addition, you will perform key Business Analyst functions by partnering with stakeholders to gather, document, and translate business requirements into scalable data and technology solutions. You will develop functional specifications, user stories, and process documentation to support solution delivery. 

You will ensure alignment between data governance efforts and the broader roadmap for enterprise data initiatives. Success in this role requires the ability to work independently while also collaborating closely with Texas PSF staff and IT teams in a proactive, solutions-oriented manner. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Data Governance Lead and Data Manager 

• Lead the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of data policies, standards, and procedures. 

• Identify data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data. 

• Establish the principles of data quality management, including metadata and business definitions. 

• Develop data quality measures, analyze data quality results, and implement necessary changes. 

• Ensure organizational data flows are periodically updated. 

• Create and maintain business glossaries and data dictionaries. 

• Educate staff on data governance policies and procedures. 

• Develop training curriculum and conduct formal training sessions. 

Development and Business Intelligence Reporting 

• Develop and design visually appealing and intuitive dashboards across departments. 

• Contribute to hands-on development efforts and the support and maintenance of Data Analytics platform solutions. 

Enterprise Application Support 

• Provide administration, development, and maintenance of specialized investment and enterprise applications, including Enterprise Content Management (ECM). 

• Drive efficient troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues. 

Project Management and Business Analysis 

• Manage projects across cross-functional domains, including coordination, planning, and scheduling throughout project initiation, development, and implementation phases. 

• Elicit business requirements and technical specifications. 

• Review related artifacts. 

• Facilitate coordination across different departments. 

• Manage system integration and user acceptance testing. 

Required Minimum Qualifications 

Education  

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Data Analysis, a similar technology degree, or a related degree. 

Experience 

• At least 2 years of experience performing advanced data analysis, project management, and business analysis. 

• At least 2 years of experience with SQL, ETL, and data modeling. 

• At least 2 years of experience in data processing automation, data quality, data warehousing, data governance, business intelligence, data visualization, and data privacy. 

• At least 2 years of experience with Data Governance methodology and policies. 

• At least 2 year of experience supporting Enterprise Content Management Solutions 

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:  

• Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP), Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP)​ 

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute​ 

• Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Microsoft ​ 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• In-depth understanding of modern database and information technologies 

• Excellent math, creative problem-solving, and analytical skills  

• Knowledge of data management and governance disciplines, including data quality, metadata management, data cataloging, lineage, and master/reference data management (MDM). 

• Experience with industry data governance and quality frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, EDM Council DCAM, ISO standards, NIST or government data/privacy frameworks). 

• Experience in relational data modeling concepts (e.g., keys, joins, normalization) with the ability to read and interpret database schemas. 

• Experience using data governance and cataloging platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Microsoft Purview) to manage metadata and data assets. 

• Experience leveraging data quality and profiling tools to analyze, monitor, and improve data integrity. 

• Ability to turn data into actionable insights.  

• Ability to influence product and cross-functional teams to identify data opportunities to drive impact 

• Experience translating business and data requirements into reporting, analytics, and end-to-end solutions, including dashboards, insights, and application options across a range of tools. 

• Extensive experience with technical project management principles and practices in an agile environment  

• Experience with MS Azure modules (Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure, Azure Data Lake, CI/CD processes, DevOps) 

• Experienced in using Power BI for data visualization and programming in Python, Power Apps, and Power Automate  

• Content Management Systems administration and support 

• Understanding of laws and regulations for document management and retention 

• In-depth knowledge of Data Governance principles, policies, and procedures  

• Experience with software development life cycle and systems development life cycle concepts, including Agile methodology 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to translate complex problems using non-technical terms 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail 

• Excellent analytical and technical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent knowledge of project management principles and practices. 

• Basic knowledge of investment operations and accounting. 

Physical Requirements 

Ability to sit and work at a desk and computer for extended periods. Work requires mobility around the worksite routinely to carry out duties. This position may periodically require the ability to lift, carry, move and/or set up equipment and materials that weigh up to 15 pounds.  

Travel/Schedule Requirements 

• Domestic up to 10%. 

• Hybrid office/telework schedule. 

• Ability to work/travel outside of normal business hours. 

Key Benefits 

Texas PSF’s status as a special purpose governmental corporation allows for a unique opportunity to provide state employee benefits along with other company perks. Our extensive state employee benefits package includes retirement benefits, employer‑paid health and basic life insurance, generous paid holidays, and multiple retirement options—along with longevity pay and a range of optional insurance plans. You can find additional benefits details at www.ers.texas.gov.  Employees also enjoy various in-house training and professional development opportunities, free downtown parking, flexible work arrangements, and an office location near the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.