Strategic Research Analytics Lead

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assessment and Portfolio Analytics Lead provides data-driven evaluation of research development activities, funding performance, institutional research strengths, and strategic investment outcomes across the TAMUS research enterprise.

The role develops and manages assessment frameworks, analyzes proposals and funding results, and produces strategic dashboards for senior leadership, guiding investment decisions and program improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, public policy, higher education, statistics, or related field.
• Four years of related experience.
• Experience with research metrics, program evaluation, and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage research development assessment frameworks and performance metrics.
• Analyze proposal pipelines, funding outcomes, and return-on-investment measures.
• Produce strategic reports and dashboards for institutional leadership.
• Conduct portfolio analyses to identify emerging strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
• Support benchmarking against peer institutions and national trends.
• Evaluate effectiveness of research development programs and interventions.
• Manage research intelligence and funding landscape analyses.
• Provide decision-support analytics for strategic planning initiatives.

Skills

Data-driven evaluation

Quantitative analysis

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analytics or related field

Four years of related experience

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Job description

The Assessment and Portfolio Analytics Lead provides data-driven evaluation of research development activities, funding performance, institutional research strengths, and strategic investment outcomes across the TAMUS research enterprise.

The role develops and manages assessment frameworks, analyzes proposals and funding results, and produces strategic dashboards for senior leadership, guiding investment decisions and program improvements.