Principal Director, Interagency Coordination; Director III

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees primary and secondary public education in Texas and is committed to improving outcomes for all public school students by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems across the state.

Core Values

• We are Determined:
  We are committed and intentional in pursuing our primary purpose of improving outcomes for students.
• We are People-Centered:
  We strive to attract, develop, and retain committed talent that reflects the diversity of Texas, with each individual contributing to our shared vision for students.
• We are Learners:
  We seek evidence, reflect on outcomes, and continuously improve in pursuit of excellence for students.
• We are Servant Leaders:
  We are public servants committed to improving opportunities for students and supporting those who serve them.

Job Description

Position Overview: The Principal Director, Interagency Coordination performs advanced managerial work providing strategic leadership for high-impact statewide initiatives that advance early childhood education, workforce preparation, and student success. Serving as a key ambassador for the agency, this position builds and strengthens relationships across state agencies, institutions of higher education, workforce partners, the State Board of Education (SBOE), and other stakeholders to drive collaboration and achieve shared goals.

The role leads the development and implementation of innovative cross-agency strategies, policies, governance structures, and operational frameworks, bringing diverse partners together to create lasting impact for students, educators, and communities across Texas.

Primary responsibilities include leading the implementation of legislation and statewide initiatives related to the governance, data-sharing, and operational coordination of multi-agency data systems including the state's early childhood integrated data system; directing cross-agency planning and collaboration efforts; and ensuring alignment with agency priorities and strategic goals. The position oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of information to support decision-making, evaluate program effectiveness, and inform policy and program development.

The position collaborates across all divisions of the agency and serves as a key liaison among agency leadership, state agencies, higher education institutions, workforce partners, SBOE members, legislative offices, and external stakeholders. Strong legislative, policy analysis, and communications expertise is required to support legislative implementation, provide strategic guidance to agency leadership, and effectively communicate the agency's programmatic and policy priorities. Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, legislative sessions, conferences, seminars, and other public forums, and serves on boards, panels, committees, and interagency governance bodies to advance agency priorities and strengthen cross-sector collaboration.

The position also works closely with office staff to develop and advance partnerships that strengthen student pathways from early learning through postsecondary education, military service, and workforce attainment.

This position may supervise staff, contractors, and project teams and operates under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative, strategic decision-making, and independent judgment. The position reports to the Senior Advisor, School Programs, within the Instructional Strategy Department in the Office of School Programs.

This position requires up to 10% travel, based on business needs, to support program initiatives, collaboration, and operational priorities.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.…