Data Strategy Specialist

Performance & Data Strategy Specialist

Texas ESC Region 16
Amarillo, Bell Street Location - Amarillo, Texas

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Job : 5708595

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This role supports Region 16 by helping teams turn ideas, goals, and initiatives into measurable impact. The Performance & Data Strategy Specialist partners with departments across the organization to facilitate strategic planning, guide performance conversations, and transform complex data into clear, actionable insights. The ideal candidate is both relationship-driven and analytical — someone who enjoys collaborating with people, asking thoughtful questions, telling meaningful data stories, and helping teams improve outcomes through informed decision‑making.

• Bachelor’s degree required upon hire
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years education, instruction, or training experience required
• Experience working in education
• Three years of campus or central instructional program design, management, and/or evaluation preferred.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship‑building skills with the ability to guide collaborative conversations and influence continuous improvement efforts across.
• 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.

• Working knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional program evaluation
• Ability to analyze and interpret data trends to support strategic decision‑making; 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 synthesize information from multiple systems to support organizational decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• 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.
• project management preferred.

• 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 district wide 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

• Create data stories (written, visual, and/or presentation‑based) that translate complex findings into plain‑language action steps.
• Facilitate planning conversations, presentations, and collaborative work sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with leaders to identify improvement opportunities and monitor organizational progress toward goals.
• Support departments in using…