Strategic Performance Manager

Texas Education Agency; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is responsible for oversight of Texas public education and leads a strategic plan to improve outcomes for 5.5 million students. The Performance Manager works within the Office of Analytics, Assessment & Reporting to support priority initiatives and ensure data-driven decision making across TEA.

Roles involve planning, monitoring, and aligning agency efforts. Travel up to 10% is required, with flexible work location within Texas; strong collaboration with senior

Qualifications

• Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.
• At least five years of experience managing large, complex projects and developing/implementing project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support strategic planning initiatives with client teams.
• Support development and tracking of metrics, milestones, and performance routines.
• Engage stakeholders to build buy-in for planning and performance management.
• Provide customized, actionable coaching and process improvements.
• Coordinate cross‑office alignment to strengthen shared initiatives and mitigate risks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is responsible for oversight of Texas public education and leads a strategic plan to improve outcomes for 5.5 million students. The Performance Manager works within the Office of Analytics, Assessment & Reporting to support priority initiatives and ensure data-driven decision making across TEA.

Roles involve planning, monitoring, and aligning agency efforts. Travel up to 10% is required, with flexible work location within Texas; strong collaboration with senior