Director of Analytics Support for Programs (Director II)

Agency Information

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees primary and secondary public education in Texas and is committed to improving outcomes for all public school students by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems across the state.

Core Values

• We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in pursuing our primary purpose of improving outcomes for students.
• We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain committed talent that reflects the diversity of Texas, with each individual contributing to our shared vision for students.
• We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on outcomes, and continuously improve in pursuit of excellence for students.
• We are Servant Leaders: We are public servants committed to improving opportunities for students and supporting those who serve them.

Job Description

The Analytics Support team provides strategic data and analytics services that enable organizational leaders and program teams to make informed decisions and improve outcomes. The team partners with staff across multiple divisions to deliver dashboards, reports, ad hoc analyses, and facilitated data reviews that increase visibility into program performance and operational effectiveness. Through a team of analysts, the function also establishes and maintains data infrastructure and governance practices that support consistent, high-quality data use across the organization. This work creates the foundation for sustainable data-driven decision-making and strong data practices agency-wide.

The Director of Analytics Support for Programs will supervise and develop a team of analysts responsible for delivering high-impact analytics solutions and consultative support to internal stakeholders. The Director will prioritize, scope, and oversee analytics initiatives that advance strategic goals and improve program outcomes, while ensuring exceptional customer service, effective stakeholder engagement, and effective data governance.

This role is responsible for managing team performance, building analytical capacity, and aligning resources to deliver the highest-value analytics support across the organization.

This position requires up to 10% travel, based on business needs, to support program initiatives, collaboration, and operational priorities.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

Essential Functions

Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

1 - Analytics Team Leadership and Supervision: Executes planning, staffing, and performance management of their team to ensure effective, scalable, and high-impact analytics support across program areas within identified portfolio. Makes recommendations for improvements to team processes

2 - Analytics Delivery & Quality Assurance: Ensures the development of high-quality analyses, dashboards, reporting tools, and decision-support products. Oversees standards and processes that promote accuracy, consistency, usability, and timely delivery of analytics products

3 - Program Partnership & Consultation: Guides relationships with program teams within identified portfolio to identify and prioritize analytics needs, translate business questions into actionable insights, and promote alignment between program objectives and agency strategic goals. Serves as a trusted advisor in using data and evidence to inform decision-making and drive organizational outcomes

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in analytics or related fields

Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience

Other Qualifications

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military
• Passionate about working with data, measuring performance, and making decisions based on quantitative reasoning
• Superior project and time management ability
• Demonstrates strong potential for successfully supervising a team of data analysts
• High intellectual ceiling with the ability to learn quickly and solve new and dynamic operating problems
• A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with R or Python
• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Consulting, data science, or other equally rigorous and quantitative experience preferred.
• Experience working with data from statewide education initiatives (i.e. High Quality Instructional Materials development and implementation, Reading and Math Academies, assessment item development, Strong Foundations Planning and Implementation, and Texas Instructional Leadership) is preferred.
• Experience with cloud-based analytics tools such as AWS is preferred
• Advanced Excel knowledge with expertise in data analysis functions is preferred
• Proficiency with SQL is preferred

New hires, rehires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees within the same classification. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and consider internal pay equity across employees performing similar work.

The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates whose qualifications exceed the role's requirements. The maximum of the range is typically reserved for candidates who significantly exceed the required and preferred qualifications.

Benefits

TEA employees receive a comprehensive benefits package through the State of Texas and the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS), supporting health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Retirement through ERS and employer-paid health insurance for eligible employees
• Optional dental, vision, and dependent coverage
• Paid state holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and longevity pay
• Wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and professional development opportunities
• Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

To learn more about benefits available to State of Texas employees, please review the State of Texas Employee Benefits brochure and visit the TEA Compensation and Benefits page .

Military/Veteran Information

Applicants eligible for Military Employment Preference will be considered in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

To explore how military experience may align with this role, applicants may review Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes within the State's Position Classification Plan. Please refer to the Military Crosswalk and select the occupational category that most closely corresponds with the classification listed in this job posting.

Additional Information

TEA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status.

TEA does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.

To learn more about working at TEA, including hiring timelines, process details, and candidate resources, please visit the Careers at TEA page .

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