Assessment & Portfolio Analytics Lead

Tamus (System Wide External); College Station (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas A&M University System Offices is seeking an Assessment and Portfolio Analytics Lead to evaluate research development activities, funding performance, and strategic investment outcomes across TAMUS. You will develop frameworks, analyze proposals, and produce dashboards for senior leadership, supporting data-driven decisions and benchmarking against national trends.

Responsibilities include managing research intelligence, coordinating cross-unit analyses, and ensuring timely delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, public policy, higher education, statistics, or related field.
• Four years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage research development assessment frameworks and performance metrics.
• Analyze proposal pipelines, funding outcomes, and return-on-investment measures.
• Produce strategic reports and dashboards for institutional leadership.
• Conduct portfolio analyses to identify emerging strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
• Support benchmarking against peer institutions and national trends.
• Evaluate effectiveness of research development programs and interventions.
• Manage research intelligence and funding landscape analyses.
• Provide decision-support analytics for strategic planning initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analytics

Public policy

Higher education research

Data visualization

Quantitative methods

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, public policy, higher education, statistics, or related field

Four years of related experience

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Dashboard software

Job description

Job Title

Assessment & Portfolio Analytics Lead

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Research Development Office

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary

The Assessment and Portfolio Analytics Lead provides data-driven evaluation of research development activities, funding performance, institutional research strengths, and strategic investment outcomes across the TAMUS research enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage research development assessment frameworks and performance metrics.
• Analyze proposal pipelines, funding outcomes, and return-on-investment measures.
• Produce strategic reports and dashboards for institutional leadership.
• Conduct portfolio analyses to identify emerging strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
• Support benchmarking against peer institutions and national trends.
• Evaluate effectiveness of research development programs and interventions.
• Manage research intelligence and funding landscape analyses.
• Provide decision-support analytics for strategic planning initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, public policy, higher education, statistics, or related field.
• Four years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with research metrics, program evaluation, and business intelligence tools.
• Strong quantitative and data visualization skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary teams in developing proposals.
• Ability to work well on deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.