Data Analyst

Primary Purpose:

To support Region 16s mission by leading the development alignment and monitoring of program-level and ESC-wide goals and metrics. This position facilitates teams in building theories of action and strategic plans tied to measurable outcomes fosters cross-team collaboration around shared performance indicators and provides clear data-driven recommendations to leadership. The role compiles analyzes and summarizes data from multiple sources to evaluate initiatives services and products and communicates findings through stakeholder-ready reports dashboards and data stories that guide continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Bachelors degree required upon hire.
• Masters degree preferred.

Skills

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years education instruction or training experience required.
• Experience working in education preferred.
• Three years of campus or central instructional program design management and/or evaluation preferred.
• Grant research proposal writing and submission experience preferred.
• Experience supporting strategic planning performance management or organizational metrics preferred.
• Experience in data collection methods survey development data integrity checks and quality assurance processes preferred.
• Experience applying basic statistical techniques (trend analysis comparisons summarizing and interpreting results) to support decision-making preferred.
• Experience translating complex data into clear visuals summaries and recommendations for non-technical audiences preferred.

Special Knowledge/ Skills:

• Working knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional program evaluation.
• Proficiency with descriptive and inferential statistics; ability to select appropriate analytic methods.
• Strong data visualization dashboarding and reporting skills (e.g. Excel Power BI/Tableau/Looker Studio or similar).
• Ability to organize and manage large datasets from disparate systems; strong attention to detail and data quality mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to take projects from concept to completion with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple service areas districts state agencies and external clients.
• General knowledge of public school SIS finance systems and survey design tools.
• com project management preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling twisting and standing
• Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching occasional driving
• Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
• Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent districtwide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
• Regular Attendance is an essential function

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Lead teams to design and develop ESC and program metrics milestones and work plans.
2. Support the Strategic Planning and Implementation Team (SPIT) including facilitation documentation and progress monitoring.
3. Own day-to-day Planning and Performance Management (PPM) processes: calendar templates progress checks and reporting.
4. Organize clean validate and integrate data from multiple systems to ensure analysis is reliable and fit for use.
5. Develop and maintain data dashboards and reporting mechanisms in collaboration with departments and organization leadership.
6. Design distribute analyze and interpret surveys and other data collection tools.
7. Create data stories (written visual and/or presentation-based) that translate complex findings into plain-language action steps.
8. Plan and coordinate evaluation or research projects with Region 16 service areas districts and agencies to assess effectiveness and guide improvement.
9. Help manage the Education Data Resource (ERG) dashboard and prepare district-level data reports as assigned.
10. Work alongside technology staff including the Data Scientist to construct data dashboards for the organization.
11. Facilitate and coordinate data collection for the Rider Report including gathering validating and synthesizing information from Region 16 ESC staff and district superintendents ensuring reporting requirements are met every two years.
12. Support and maintain data reporting and analysis for the Texas Education Exchange.
13. Travels as a part of job responsibilities.
14. Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the service area director. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged activated messages checked and mailbox emptied regularly.
15. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
16. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.
17. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.
18. Supports the mission goals and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.
19. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.
20. Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies processes and procedures.
21. Manages time calendar and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
22. Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by the supervisor.
23. Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor.
24. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

IC