Sr. Analyst, Data & Artificial Intelligence Analytics

Dallas College; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a seasoned analytics leader to oversee the Data & AI Analytics Department within the Office of Finance. You will lead a team, drive advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic budget analysis using AI-enabled processes.

You will mentor analysts, develop standards, and pilot AI capabilities to enhance finance operations and reporting while ensuring governance and security across institutional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Public Administration, or related field. Official transcripts required.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in business analysis and data modeling.
• Experience developing financial forecasts, long-range financial plans, and executive-level reporting.
• Experience implementing business intelligence tools, analytics platforms, or AI-enabled business solutions.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience or completed training.
• Must possess a current and valid Texas driver's license.
• Experience developing and implementing programs, services, and/or courses that serve a diverse college community.
• Ability to maintain security of the college's critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced forecasting models supporting budget planning.
• Analyze revenues, expenditures, staffing, enrollment, tuition, and other financial drivers.
• Perform scenario analyses to support executive decision-making.
• Evaluate financial impacts of legislative changes and economic trends.
• Design dashboards, executive reports, and KPIs.
• Mentor analysts and review analytical work for quality and consistency.
• Lead cross-functional analytical projects supporting Finance priorities.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring analyses and workflows.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Data modeling

Leadership

Executive reporting

AI governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SQL

Workday

Microsoft Copilot

Predictive analytics tools

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 N09Salary Minimum$100,636.00 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

Serves as the Office of Finance's lead analytical resourcesoverseeing the Data & Artificial Intelligence AnalyticsDepartment. Responsible for team leadership and development,advanced financial modeling, forecasting, strategic budgetanalysis, and AI-enabled process improvement. The position leadscomplex analytical initiatives that support institutional planningwhile mentoring analysts and evaluating innovative technologiesthat improve 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.
• Mentor analysts and review analytical work for quality andconsistency.
• Develop analytical standards, documentation, and bestpractices.
• Lead cross-functional analytical projects supporting Financepriorities.
• Perform other duties not listed as assigned.

Required Dallas College Professional Development Hours per Academic Year

• 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.

The following duties are required for People Leader rolesspecifically:

• Exercises full discretion and decision-making authority in therecruitment, selection, hiring, mentoring, coaching, development& termination of staff, ensuring alignment with organizationalgoals, budgetary constraints, and workforce planningstrategies.
• Drive high performance by administering the performancemanagement process timely, setting clear expectations, conductingperformance evaluations, and implementing initiatives that enhanceemployee engagement, motivation, and retention.

Minimum and Preferred – Education, Experience, and/or Certifications

Required Qualifications for Role (necessary or mandatory)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, BusinessAnalytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, PublicAdministration, or related field. Official transcripts arerequired.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsibleexperience in business analysis and data modeling.
• Experience developing financial forecasts, long-range financialplans, and executive-level reporting.
• Experience implementing business intelligence tools, analyticsplatforms, or AI-enabled business solutions.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience or completed training.
• Must possess a current and valid Texas driver's license.
• Experience developing and implementing [programs, services,and/or courses] that are designed to meet the needs of theincreasingly diverse college community.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the criticalinfrastructure of Dallas College.

Other Preferred Qualifications for Role (not mandatory, butadvantageous)

• Power BI or Tableau or other modeling tools
• Excel (advanced)
• SQL (advanced query)
• ERP systems (Workday preferred)
• Microsoft Copilot
• Predictive analytics tools
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Qualifications for Role (necessary or mandatory)

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

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