Performance & Data Strategy Specialist

Primary Purpose:

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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

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

Skills

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.

Special Knowledge/ Skills:

• 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.
• Monday.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. Create data stories (written, visual, and/or presentation-based) that translate complex findings into plain-language action steps.
2. Facilitate planning conversations, presentations, and collaborative work sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Partner with leaders to identify improvement opportunities and monitor organizational progress toward goals.
4. Support departments in using data to inform planning, decision-making, and service improvement.
5. Guide teams in identifying measurable outcomes aligned to strategic priorities.
6. Develop and maintain data dashboards and reporting mechanisms in collaboration with departments and organization leadership.
7. Design, distribute, analyze, and interpret surveys and other data collection tools.
8. Lead teams to design and develop ESC and program metrics, milestones, and work plans.
9. Manage and synthesize data from multiple sources to support organizational improvement.
10. Plan and coordinate evaluation or research projects with Region 16 service areas, districts, and agencies to assess effectiveness and guide improvement.
11. Support the Strategic Planning and Implementation Team (SPIT), including facilitation, documentation, and progress monitoring.
12. Own day-to-day Planning and Performance Management (PPM) processes: calendar, templates, progress checks, and reporting.
13. Help manage the Education Data Resource (ERG) dashboard and prepare district-level data reports as assigned.
14. Work alongside technology staff, including the Data Scientist, to construct data dashboards for the organization.
15. 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.
16. Support and maintain data reporting and analysis for the Texas Education Exchange.
17. Travels as a part of job
18. Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the service area A functioning cell phone means that it is charged, activated, messages checked, and mailbox emptied regularly.
19. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
20. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16
21. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
22. Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
23. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
24. Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and
25. Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
26. Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by the supervisor
27. Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor.
28. Performs other duties as assigned

Salary : $300 - $359