Analyst, Data & Artificial Intelligence

Dallas College; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College's Office of Finance seeks a Staffing role to lead complex analytical initiatives in budgeting, forecasting, and AI-enabled process improvement. You will mentor analysts, evaluate technologies, and design dashboards to support institutional planning and executive decision-making.

Responsibilities include developing advanced forecasting, analyzing revenues and expenditures, performing scenario analyses, and translating data into actionable recommendations for Finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in business analysis and data modeling.
• Executive level presentation skills required.
• Experience developing financial forecasts, long-range financial plans, and executive-level reporting.
• Experience implementing business intelligence tools, analytics platforms, or AI-enabled business solutions.
• Must possess a current and valid Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure of Dallas College.
• Knowledge of government or higher education budgeting and finance principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced forecasting models supporting annual and multi-year budget planning.
• Analyze revenues, expenditures, staffing, enrollment, tuition, and other financial drivers.
• Design dashboards, executive reports, and key performance metrics.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations for Finance leadership.
• Research, evaluate, and pilot AI capabilities that improve financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and business processes.
• Stay informed on emerging AI technologies and recommend practical applications.

Skills

Executive presentation

Bilingual

Power BI

Tableau

Excel advanced

SQL advanced

ERP systems Workday

Microsoft Copilot

Predictive analytics tools

Financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT onthe day before the listed closing date. Weekly Work Hours40Compensation RangeStaff Range N07Salary Minimum$79,439.00 AnnuallyFLSAUnited States of America (Exempt)

Work Location

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligibleto apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on jobresponsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, andDallas College policy.
• Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence,even when teaching online courses, in accordance with statelaw.

Position TypeStaff

Position / Job Summary

Supports the Office of Finance's Data & ArtificialIntelligence Analytics Department responsible for advancedfinancial modeling, forecasting, strategic budget analysis, andAI-enabled process improvement. The position leads complexanalytical initiatives that support institutional planning whilementoring analysts and evaluating innovative technologies thatimprove Finance operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop advanced forecasting models supporting annual andmulti-year budget planning.
• Analyze revenues, expenditures, staffing, enrollment, tuition,and other financial drivers.
• Perform scenario analysis, financial modeling, and sensitivityanalyses to support executive decision-making.
• Evaluate financial impacts of legislative changes, economictrends, and institutional initiatives.
• Conduct complex financial and operational analyses.
• Design dashboards, executive reports, and key performancemetrics.
• Translate complex financial data into actionablerecommendations for Finance leadership.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities that influencefinancial performance.
• Research, evaluate, and pilot AI capabilities that improvefinancial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and businessprocesses.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring analyses andoperational workflows.
• Assist in developing standards for responsible AIimplementation and governance.
• Stay informed on emerging AI technologies and recommendpractical applications.
• Develop analytical standards, documentation, and bestpractices.
• Support cross-functional analytical projects supporting Financepriorities.
• Required Dallas College Professional Development Hours perAcademicYear.
• All employees are required to complete a minimum of 19hours.
• People leaders are required an additional 16 hours ofleadership development.
• Perform other duties not listed as assigned.
• undefinedThe following duties are required for People Leaderroles specifically:Exercises full discretion and decision-makingauthority in the recruitment, selection, hiring, mentoring,coaching, development & termination of staff, ensuringalignment with organizational goals, budgetary constraints, andworkforce planning strategies.Drive high performance byadministering the performance management process timely, settingclear expectations, conducting performance evaluations, andimplementing initiatives that enhance employee engagement,motivation, and retention.

Minimum and Preferred – Education, Experience, and/orCertifications

Required Qualifications for Role (necessary ormandatory)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, BusinessAnalytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, PublicAdministration, or related field. Official transcripts arerequired.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience inbusiness analysis and data modeling.
• Executive level presentation skills required.
• Experience developing financial forecasts, long-range financialplans, and executive-level reporting.
• Experience implementing business intelligence tools, analyticsplatforms, or AI-enabled business solutions.
• Must possess a current and valid Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the criticalinfrastructure of Dallas College.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Qualifications for Role (necessary ormandatory)

• Understanding of governmental or higher education budgeting andfinance principles.
• Intermediate experience in financial forecasting, modeling, andscenario planning.
• Experience participating in budget development and resourceallocation methodologies.
• Knowledge of business intelligence and performancemeasurement.
• Continuous learning of AI technologies, governance, ethics, andresponsible use data governance and reporting best practices.
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Work Condition Environment / Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard officeenvironment. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to individualswith physical challenges to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.

The intent of this job description is to provide arepresentative summary of the major duties and responsibilitiesperformed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as adeclaration of the total of the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may bedirected to perform job-related tasks other than those specificallypresented in this description. Position requires regular andpredictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County CommunityCollege District, has served more than three (3) million students.Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Wortharea, we are one of the largest community college systems in thestate of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community collegespace, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment ofopportunity and belonging for all students and employees. Werecognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talentthat stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are partof an equal opportunity system that provides education andemployment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of anyprotected attribute, including race, color, religion, nationalorigin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identityor gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basisprotected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law,Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicantsand employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as anymental health or physical disability needs.

Applications Deadline

October 26, 2026