Applied Research Manager
About The Position
The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is looking for an Applied Research Manager to lead a talented team within the Office of Data and Systems Improvement (ODSI)’s Analytics for Change and Enhancement (ACE) Division. This team sits at the intersection of rigorous research and real-world social work practice. Your work will directly shape how DFPS understands and improves the systems that support Texas’s children, adults, and families through research and evaluation. As the Applied Research Manager, you will lead a team that designs and delivers program evaluations and translates evidence into action across child welfare and adult protective services. If you are a strategic thinker who loves digging into complex problems, developing people, and making findings matter, we want to hear from you.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, at a minimum.
- Experience in program evaluation design and execution.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or higher preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the organization’s research and evaluation activities to measure the impact of programs and initiatives.
- Oversee external evaluators and consultants work progress and deliverables, ensuring that deliverables are submitted in time and with high quality.
- Leading and inspiring a team of research specialists, guiding them in the execution of their duties, and encouraging and enabling professional growth.
- Serve as a trusted analytical advisor to DFPS leadership across divisions and programs, translating complex findings into clear, compelling insights that drive decisions and improve outcomes.
- Represent the Applied Research team in cross-agency collaborations and with external partners, building relationships that expand the team’s reach and impact.
- Managing day-to-day activities while also establishing medium to long-term goals of the team.
- Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members
- Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service
- Options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Optional dental, vision, and life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
- Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
