Lead Data Architect

Texas A&M University System; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Lead Data Architect at Texas A&M University - Texarkana conducts advanced statistical analyses and creates comprehensive visualizations to support executive decision-making. The role extracts data from source systems, cleans and prepares it for use, and produces reports for management, committees, and state agencies. Strong interpersonal skills and initiative are essential for improving team performance.

This on-site position requires compliance with U.S. work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains current knowledge of State and Federal requirements for reporting.
• Master's degree in information technology, Business Analytics, Data Science, Programming, or similar field.
• Experience with Business Objects and Power BI a plus

Responsibilities

• Develops, manages, and coordinates Institutional Research operations.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to report data including enrollments and student achievements.
• Ensures timely reporting per Federal, State, System, and University requirements.
• Oversees design, development, and maintenance of online databases and archival information.
• Develops enhancements for providing internal data access for decision making.
• Manages daily activities of the department including recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluations.
• Analyzes University data and prepares reports and executive summaries.
• Administers the budget and oversees fiscal operations of the department.
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SIS

SQL

Power BI

WebFOCUS

Business Objects

Job description

Job Title

Lead Data Architect

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Division Of Technology And Distance Education

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Lead Data Architect, under general direction, conducts advanced statistical techniques and generates comprehensive and insightful visualizations to assist informed decision-making by executive level stakeholders. The analyst extracts data from source data systems, prepares it for use, and completes reports and summaries for management and users including data requests, data sets for State and Federal agencies, data sets and analyses for university administration and committees, project status reports, problem reports, and progress summaries. Documents all developed processes and reporting methodologies. This position requires someone with excellent interpersonal skills and is proactive in improving the work performance on the individual and team level.

This position is on-site.

Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Lead Data Architect under general direction, develops, manages, and coordinates Institutional Research operations.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to compile, analyze, and report a wide range of institutional data, which includes institutional characteristics, enrollments, and student achievements.
• Ensures that information is collected, and official reports are produced in a timely manner to maintain compliance with Federal, State, System, and University reporting requirements.
• Oversees the design, development, and maintenance of online databases as well as the composite information system storing archival information for retrieval to enhance reporting.
• Develops technologically driven enhancements for providing internal constituents with access to data and information for decision making.
• Manages daily activities of the department with regards to recruiting and selection, hiring and terminating, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.
• Analyzes University data and prepares reports and executive summaries.
• Administers the budget and oversees the fiscal operations of assigned department.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains current knowledge of State and Federal requirements for reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in information technology, Business Analytics, Data Science, Programming, or similar field.
• Experience with Business Objects and Power BI a plus

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools
• Knowledge of report editing, data marts, and statistics
• Experience working with SIS, SQL, and data visualization tools.
• Ability to write moderate to complex queries in SQL or WebFOCUS programming language.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL

This position generally supervises employees.

Applications must be submitted by 10/29/2026.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply )

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, A&M-Texarkana is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

Medical$0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Tuition Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children

Time Off

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
• 8 hours of sick leave paid time of