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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Comptroller - Data Scientist II - **Company:** Texas Water Development Board - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Salary:** $144,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Big Data, Databases, Technical Data Management Systems, Data Analytics - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=86f1dcf5c3d3bb8d ## About the Role * Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field., * Seven years of experience with the State of Texas budget process and the State of Texas accounting and reporting. * Seven years of experience with the Texas legislative process. * Five years of experience reviewing Texas legislation in order to determine its financial impact. Preferred: * Five years of experience with the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) setting up and changing profiles, financial inquiry and error correction. Substitution: One additional year of experience in the State of Texas budget process and the State of Texas accounting and financial reporting may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years). ## Description We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly. Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State's accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller's office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas' chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance., * Serve as a lead analyst for the economic forecasting, monitor the state's economic conditions and produce state economic forecast as directed by the Chief Revenue Estimator. * Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency, accuracy, and quality. * Develop and manage predictive modeling algorithms to mine large data sets of economic and financial data in order to produce economic forecasts by using data modeling, predictive models, and custom analysis. * Research and apply knowledge of existing and emerging data science principles, theories, and techniques to inform business decisions; and research analytics products to develop new or improved predictive modeling products. * Conduct statistical, economic, and fiscal analyses, and provide support and training to division staff in these activities. * Serve as the primary revenue analyst for motor fuel taxes and fees. * Serve as the higher education fund team member for the Biennial Revenue Estimate. * Analyze legislation and fiscal notes, validate the accuracy of the performed analysis and detail statewide fiscal impact to ensure accurate allocation of state funds * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany)