Finance Data & AI Forecasting Analyst

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

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.