Data Scientist, Strategic Performance

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Data Scientist, Strategic Performance provides advanced analysis and reporting to help Texas A&M University System leadership monitor progress toward strategic goals, objectives, and performance expectations across the System. The role develops and maintains key performance measures, reporting frameworks, scorecards, benchmarking studies, and progress reports that support strategic planning and organizational performance review. It coordinates performance-data collection, reporting schedules, dashboards, and measurement documentation to ensure consistent and reliable assessment of institutional and System-wide outcomes. The position also prepares analyses and executive reporting to support decision-making by senior leadership and the Board of Regents.

The Texas A&M University System Offices are part of a higher-education system comprising 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M–Fort Worth, and the Texas A&M–RELLIS Campus. The position is located in College Station, Texas, and is eligible for remote work. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, economics, higher education administration, public policy, computer science, information systems, mathematics, operations research, social sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, performance measurement, institutional research, business intelligence, data analytics, program evaluation, or a related field.
• Experience developing key performance indicators, implementing reporting frameworks, conducting benchmarking and comparative analyses, and communicating results to executive leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of strategic planning, organizational performance measurement, business intelligence, benchmarking methodologies, and program evaluation techniques.
• Skill in leading analytical initiatives that inform organizational strategy and decision-making in high-visibility environments with significant operational, financial, or policy implications.
• Skill in translating complex data into actionable recommendations for executive leadership, governing boards, policymakers, or other senior decision-makers.
• Proficiency with analytical, statistical, and data visualization tools such as SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable technologies used for advanced analysis, reporting, and decision support.
• Ability to acquire, integrate, manage, and analyze large and complex datasets from multiple sources while ensuring data quality, integrity, and appropriate use.
• Ability to develop performance measures, dashboards, scorecards, benchmarking studies, predictive analyses, and other analytical products that support organizational planning and decision-making.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and data storytelling skills, including the ability to communicate complex analytical findings to executive leaders, boards, policymakers, and technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to independently lead complex analytical initiatives, exercise sound professional judgment, and deliver reliable information and recommendations in situations involving significant strategic, financial, operational, or policy implications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Position is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents.
• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation; employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and other information required by institutional procedures, including completion of the criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate or master's degree in data science, statistics, economics, higher education administration, public policy, operations research, computer science, mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Ten years of experience in strategic planning, performance measurement, institutional research, business intelligence, data analytics, program evaluation, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting advanced analytics and translating complex data into actionable recommendations for executive leadership, governing boards, policymakers, or other senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Establish a system for measuring Key Performance Indicators across pillars of the Strategic Plan.
• Develop and manage data submission schedules, performance measures, reporting calendars, and review cycles.
• Create Strategic Plan scorecards and progress reports.
• Complete benchmarking analyses tied to Strategic Plan priorities.
• Report to the Board and executive leadership regarding overall plan progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit retirement plan with an employer contribution through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• If applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan with an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor.
• Additional voluntary tax-deferred annuity options.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior