Coordinator 2 - Data Science & Analytics

JOB SUMMARY

The Data Science and Analytics Coordinator supports Houston ISD's Office of Academics by designing, implementing, and managing advanced analytical projects that enhance strategic planning and address the district's diverse needs. This role focuses on transforming complex data into actionable insights through rigorous analysis and visualization, delivering impactful outcomes for students, families, and staff.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

List most important duties first
1.        Manages data projects from concept to completion by gathering stakeholder requirements, defining objectives, deliverables, and timelines. Oversees project milestones for timely delivery while maintaining effective communication and providing ongoing maintenance, user support, and enhancements to sustain outcomes.
2.        Applies statistical tools and techniques to analyze complex datasets and generate actionable insights. Utilizes software such as Excel, R, and Python to perform tasks including regression analysis, time series forecasting, and machine learning. Conducts analyses to develop solutions, recommendations, and findings that empower /leadership to make data-driven decisions and drive system improvements.
3.        Designs and manages ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data into analytical tools or reporting platforms such as R, Excel, or Power Bl. Ensures data quality, consistency, and readiness for advanced statistical analysis or decision support. Collaborates with stakeholders to integrate cleaned and structured data into relevant data repositories for seamless use in modeling and forecasting.
4.        Designs and develops analytical dashboards and visualizations using Power Bl to uncover insights and support strategic decision-making. Focuses on translating complex data analyses into accessible, impactful visual narratives that highlight trends, correlations, and actionable opportunities. Emphasizes deep data exploration, comparative analysis, and innovative visualization techniques to address stakeholder needs and inform leadership decisions.
 

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

5.        Delivers clear and engaging presentations to stakeholders, highlighting key findings, analyses, and actionable insights. Produces detailed reports summarizing methodologies, results, and recommendations. Maintains documentation of analytical Delivers clear and engaging presentations to stakeholders, highlighting key findings, analyses, and actionable insights. Produces detailed reports summarizing methodologies, results, and recommendations. Maintains documentation of analytical processes and workflows to ensure transparency and reproducibility. 
6.        Designs and implements surveys using tools like Qua/tries to collect and analyze data, ensuring methodological rigor and actionable insights. Performs spatial analysis and visualization using tools such as Power Bl or ArcGIS to deliver geographic insights that support district-level decision-making and strategic planning. 
7.        Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree
*Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district     
*Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role
 

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Microsoft Office

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Compiles and organizes data and figures.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses.
Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Collaborate and solve problems – works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Regularly assesses and diffuses complex, and escalated customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.