Data Strategy and Reporting Manager (Special Populations/Special Education)(Data Analyst V)

Data Strategy and Reporting Manager (Special Populations/Special Education)(Data Analyst V) (00057134)Organization: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Primary Location: Texas-AustinWork Locations: Texas Education Agency 1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE Austin 78701

Job: Computer and Mathematical

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

State Job Code: 0654

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 26

Salary (Pay Basis): 6,377.50 - 8,581.66 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 2

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Mar 27, 2026, 8:50:20 AM

Closing Date: Apr 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Description

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.
Core Values:

• We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
• We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
• We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
• We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

Position Overview

*This recruitment will fill two positions within the Office of Special Populations and Student Supports (OSPSS), depending on organizational needs and candidate strengths.*

Reporting to the Director of Data Strategy and Reporting, the Data Strategy and Reporting Managers lead complex data strategies, reporting, and compliance operations supporting special education and special populations. These positions oversee end-to-end reporting workflows, supervise and develop technical staff, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant data products aligned with state and federal requirements.

The Data Strategy and Reporting Manager for Special Populations leads advanced data operations supporting special populations reporting and analysis, with a focus on complex data requests, analytical rigor, and cross-program coordination. This role plays a key part in monitoring and responding to statutory requirement changes and strengthening LEA data submission quality through sustained engagement and collaboration.

The Data Strategy and Reporting Manager for Special Education leads compliance operations for IDEA Part B and related special populations reporting, with primary responsibility for managing federal and state submission calendars and ensuring alignment with evolving federal requirements. This role improves LEA data submission quality through strategic engagement and intentional system design and process improvements.

The manager translates approved business rules into reproducible workflows and documentation, implements automated quality assurance and privacy safeguards, and advises on approved policy targets as needed. These positions operate with significant independence to deliver accurate, compliant, and on time public reporting. Specific reporting portfolios and focus areas will vary based on assignment.

Flexible work location in Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

Essential Functions
*The essential functions listed below apply to both positions. The scope of specific reporting portfolios, statutory requirements, and stakeholder groups will vary by assignment. Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.*

1. Data Strategy and Reporting Leadership: lead end-to-end data reporting and analysis workflows, translating complex state and federal requirements into repeatable, auditable processes that ensure accurate and timely delivery of data products.
2. Technical Standards and Oversight: Establish and enforce technical, documentation, and quality standards for data processing and analysis; review complex methodologies; and provide hands-on technical guidance as needed to ensure reproducible, compliant outputs.

3. Quality Assurance and Privacy Compliance: Design and oversee data quality assurance systems, automated validations, and error resolution processes while ensuring compliance with FERPA and other applicable privacy requirements.

4. Stakeholder and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with program teams, data system owners, and external stakeholders (including LEAs, ESCs, and other agencies) to align on reporting expectations, timelines, and data quality requirements.

5. Team Leadership and Capacity Building: Supervise and develop technical staff, manage workload and reporting calendars, ensure knowledge transfer and documentation, and build sustainable team capacity to meet evolving statutory and organizational needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Experience: At least four [4] years of experience in managing projects/complex processes in special education/populations (local to federal level)
• Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience

Other Qualifications

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military
• A degree in Education, data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, sociology, psychology, business, preferred
• Background in research/statistical analysis and SAS programming, preferred
• Working knowledge of statistical programming languages (SAS preferred, R/Python acceptable) to review code quality and troubleshoot team outputs
• Experience supervising technical staff and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with competing deadlines is preferred but not required
• Experience with large institutional databases and administrative data, FERPA privacy protocols, and QA process design is preferred but not required
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear guidance and stakeholder materials for diverse audiences
• Ability to build productive relationships across organizational boundaries and represent organizational interests externally

*As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.*

*To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State’s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the* *Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide* *and click on the military “occupational category” that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title.*

*This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.*

*To learn more about working at TEA, including hiring timelines, process details, and candidate resources, please visit the* *Employment at TEA page**.*

*No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.*