Data Strategy and Business Intelligence Lead (Data Analyst IV)

Texas Education Agency; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Paid state holidays

Wellness programs

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Texas Education Agency is seeking a Data Strategy and Business Intelligence Lead within the Office of Governance. You will own enterprise analytics, translate program questions into dashboards and reports, and guide data governance and reporting standards across Texas school systems.

You will collaborate with leaders to deliver scalable BI solutions, improve decision support, and advance governance and accountability with a focus on safe, high‑quality education outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• At least 3 years of experience in research, data analytics, or business intelligence.
• Advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads design, development, and improvement of dashboards and reports addressing leadership needs.
• Partners with program staff to translate requirements into product specifications.
• Develops standards for data modeling, reporting, and definition governance.
• Provides guidance on reporting, metrics, and data interpretation for decision‑making.
• Identifies opportunities to automate data collection and analytics processes.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data analytics

Dashboard design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

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

This is a term position funded through August 30, 2027. Continuation of the position beyond that date is contingent on available funding.

Position Overview

At the Texas Education Agency’s Office of Governance (OG), we are driven by a powerful mission: to proactively support school systems, keep students safe, and uphold Texas education law with integrity, objectivity, and excellence. Our core workstreams: Field Support and Compliance & Investigations focus on strengthening governance, fostering a culture of accountability, and promoting continuous improvement across Texas schools. By working closely with school systems and agency teams, we help ensure every Texas public school student has access to a safe, high-quality education.

The Data Strategy and Business Intelligence Lead serves as the Office of Governance’s technical lead for enterprise analytics, business intelligence, and decision-support products. The position partners directly with program-area directors and staff to learn program operations, assess data analysis and visualization needs, and translate operational and strategic questions into well-defined analytical requirements, performance measures, dashboards, reports, and other decision-support products.

The Data Strategy and Business Intelligence Lead is responsible for the design, development, validation, implementation, and continuous improvement of analytical products, with primary responsibility for independently advancing dashboards and reports from initial discovery through near-final completion in accordance with agreed requirements and specifications. Serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and program teams, establishes sound technical approaches, and transforms complex and fragmented information into reliable, accessible, and decision-ready insight. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment, within the office’s strategic direction, priorities, and governance framework.

Flexible work location in Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume, cover letter, and short answer responses 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.

• Decision-Support Product Development: leads the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise dashboards, reports, and analytical products that address defined operational and leadership needs; translates business questions and program processes into product requirements, integrates information from multiple systems and program areas, and develops clear, accessible tools that provide reliable visibility into performance, workload, processes, and outcomes; and manages analytical products through the full lifecycle, including discovery, requirements gathering, prototyping, development, validation, deployment, documentation, user adoption, maintenance, and retirement or replacement
• Program Discovery, Requirements, and Technical Consultation: partners with program-area directors, data owners, subject-matter experts, and end users to understand program goals, business processes, information gaps, and decision needs; facilitates discovery and requirements sessions; defines measures, business rules, visualizations, user experiences, and acceptance criteria; reconciles competing perspectives; and converts agreed requirements into practical product specifications; and provides expert consultation on reporting, performance measurement, data interpretation, and product design, and communicates technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Data Architecture, Governance, and Reporting Standards: develops, recommends, implements, and maintains technical standards for data modeling, reporting architecture, metric definitions, data quality, documentation, and information delivery; works with program areas and data owners to identify authoritative sources, reconcile definitions and business rules, establish validation controls, and improve the consistency, accessibility, and reliability of information used in office reporting; and applies common standards across analytical products and documents solutions sufficiently to support maintenance and continuity
• Innovation, Consultation, and Organizational Capacity Building: designs analytical frameworks, methodologies, and performance indicators that help leadership and program teams understand organizational performance, workload, trends, risks, opportunities, and outcomes; conducts targeted analyses of significant operational, programmatic, and strategic questions; evaluates the integrity and appropriate interpretation of results; and translates findings into technically sound conclusions and actionable recommendations; and develops guidance and resources that support consistent interpretation, effective use, and adoption of analytical products
• Automation and Analytical Capability Improvement: identifies and evaluates opportunities to improve data collection, transformation, reporting, and information delivery through automation, artificial intelligence, and other appropriate technologies; develops practical improvements that reduce manual effort and strengthen reliability while maintaining appropriate review, documentation, continuity, and responsible use; and monitors implemented solutions and adjusts them based on performance, user feedback, and changing business needs

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: At least [3] years of experience in progressively responsible experience in research, program evaluation, data analytics, performance measurement, business intelligence, statistical analysis, or a related field

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.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining analytical products and decision-support solutions that support operational, strategic, and executive decision-making.
• Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, and business intelligence solution development, including data integration, transformation, querying, and modeling techniques.
• Skilled in applying analytical and statistical methods to evaluate data, identify trends, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Strong technical writing and executive communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and analytical findings to diverse audiences.
• Experience leading projects and collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable dashboards, reports, and analytical products.
• Ability to assess reporting, analytical, and visualization needs and independently develop solutions from concept through implementation.
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and build effective partnerships that support data-informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to learn complex program operations and apply analytical expertise to improve organizational performance and business outcomes.
• Strong writing and presentation skills with the ability to synthesize literature, data analysis, and results for a variety of audiences.
• Desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback, and continuously improve.
• Willingness to work as a contributing member of a team and foster positive and effective working relationships with a variety of individuals (including executive leadership) and groups, internal and external to TEA.

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 (MEP) will be considered in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

To claim Military Employment Preference, applicants must:

• Select the applicable Military Employment Preference category in the employment application.
• Upload supporting documentation verifying eligibility in the Attachments section of the application before submitting the application.

Important: Self-identifying as eligible for Military Employment Preference does not by itself establish eligibility. Supporting documentation is required for TEA to verify eligibility before Military Employment Preference can be applied during the selection process. Applicants who do not submit sufficient documentation may not be considered eligible for Military Employment Preference. This requirement is consistent with TEA's Military Employment Preference procedures.

For information about eligibility requirements, required supporting documentation, and instructions for claiming Military Employment Preference, please review the Military Employment Preference page, which outlines eligible categories, documentation requirements, and the eligibility verification process.

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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