Director – Data Analytics and Reporting

Director � Data Analytics & Reporting 

Reports to: Executive Director - Analytics, Assessment, Reporting, & Accountability
Pay Grade: 406

PCN: 24832
Days: 239
Salary Range: $104,398 - $125,781
FSLA Status: Exempt
 
Position Purpose

Provides strategic leadership for the district's data analytics, reporting, and data governance functions to ensure the availability of accurate, timely, and actionable information that supports decision-making, accountability, strategic planning, and resource allocation. Oversees the development, validation, analysis, and dissemination of student, staff, school, feeder pattern, and district-level data while ensuring the integrity, reliability, and accessibility of enterprise reporting systems.

Leads the district's efforts related to data quality, reporting operations, performance monitoring, and state and federal reporting requirements with a strong commitment to urgency, responsiveness, and customer service. Ensures central office and campus leaders have timely access to high-quality data, analyses, and reporting needed to monitor performance, address emerging needs, make informed decisions, and accelerate outcomes for students. Serves as a key advisor to leadership by translating complex information into clear, actionable insights that support continuous improvement across the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides leadership for the district's data analytics, reporting, and data governance functions to ensure the availability of accurate, timely, and actionable information that supports decision-making, accountability, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
• Establishes and maintains a high-performance culture characterized by urgency, responsiveness, customer service, continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence in the delivery of data, reporting, and analytical services to campuses and central departments.
• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise reporting systems, dashboards, automated reporting tools, and analytical solutions that support district, department, school, feeder pattern, and student-level decision-making.
• Oversees the modernization, integration, and continuous enhancement of district data systems, reporting platforms, data hubs, and user-facing data portals to improve accessibility, efficiency, transparency, and user experience across the organization.
• Establishes, implements, and monitors districtwide standards for data governance, data quality, data validation, security, documentation, and reporting practices to ensure the integrity, reliability, and consistency of all reporting outputs.
• Directs the collection, validation, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of student, staff, school, feeder pattern, financial, operational, and district-level performance data.
• Oversees the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise data warehouses, automated reporting processes, data integrations, and reporting infrastructure that support organizational needs.
• Leads efforts to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant submission of all required local, state, and federal reports, data collections, accountability submissions, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversees the analysis and reporting of district performance indicators, including accountability outcomes, assessment results, CCMR indicators, Outcomes-Based Funding metrics, enrollment, staffing, finance, and other strategic priorities.
• In collaboration with other AARA subdepartments, Curriculum & Instruction, and School Leadership, supports the design, production, and continuous improvement of recurring and ad hoc reports, analyses, dashboards, and data visualizations that provide timely, accurate, and actionable information to support district priorities and performance monitoring.
• Partners closely with other AARA subdepartments, Curriculum & Instruction, School Leadership, and other district departments to ensure reporting systems, data structures, and analytical products effectively support instructional, operational, accountability, and organizational priorities.
• Provides leadership and direction regarding complex analytical studies, trend analyses, forecasting models, program evaluations, and performance monitoring efforts that inform organizational planning and decision-making.
• Reviews and approves analytical methodologies, reports, presentations, dashboards, and data products to ensure accuracy, validity, clarity, consistency, and appropriate interpretation of findings.
• Serves as a key advisor to leadership by translating complex information into clear, actionable insights that support planning, resource allocation, performance management, and continuous improvement.
• Oversees the management and prioritization of districtwide data requests, ensuring responsive customer service and timely delivery of high-quality analyses, reports, and data products.
• Collaborates with external partners, vendors, institutions of higher education, researchers, and governmental agencies to support data sharing, program evaluation, research initiatives, and reporting requirements.
• Develops and manages departmental budgets, resources, priorities, and operational plans to ensure effective execution of responsibilities and achievement of district goals.
• Selects, supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned staff while building organizational capacity, technical expertise, leadership, and a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Monitors emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to analytics, reporting, visualization, automation, artificial intelligence, and data management to continuously strengthen district capabilities and operational effectiveness.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable district, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and availability, including extended or adjusted work hours during critical reporting periods, accountability cycles, state submissions, audit activities, and other high-priority deadlines to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality execution of all deliverables.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of data governance, data quality management, validation processes, and best practices for ensuring the integrity, reliability, security, and accessibility of enterprise data systems.
• Knowledge of enterprise reporting systems, data warehouses, business intelligence platforms, dashboards, automated reporting processes, data hubs, and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of Texas public education data systems and reporting requirements, including PEIMS, TSDS, accountability systems, assessment reporting, CCMR indicators, Outcomes-Based Funding, and related state and federal reporting structures.
• Knowledge of student assessment systems, accountability frameworks, performance monitoring systems, longitudinal data analysis, forecasting methodologies, and program evaluation practices.
• Knowledge of data architecture, system integrations, database management, automation technologies, artificial intelligence applications, and emerging trends in analytics and reporting.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing educational data, privacy, reporting, and accountability.
• Knowledge of project management, strategic planning, organizational improvement, resource allocation, and change management principles.
• Skill in leading complex analytics, reporting, and data management functions within a large and multifaceted organization.
• Skill in designing, implementing, and continuously improving reporting systems, dashboards, data hubs, user-facing reporting portals, and analytical solutions.
• Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing complex data sets and translating findings into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Skill in data visualization, executive reporting, performance monitoring, and communicating complex information in a concise and meaningful manner.
• Skill in establishing priorities, managing competing demands, and delivering high-quality work products within aggressive timelines and high-stakes environments.
• Skill in building and sustaining a high-performance culture characterized by urgency, responsiveness, accountability, customer service, continuous improvement, and excellence.
• Skill in developing collaborative relationships and working effectively across departments, campuses, governmental agencies, vendors, researchers, and external partners.
• Skill in written and oral communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with leadership, staff, community stakeholders, and the public.
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office applications, business intelligence platforms, data visualization tools, statistical software, database management systems, and SQL or comparable analytical platforms.
• Ability to lead, develop, supervise, and evaluate professional staff while building organizational capacity, technical expertise, and leadership within the department.
• Ability to establish and maintain districtwide systems that ensure timely, accurate, reliable, and customer-focused reporting and analytical services.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences in a manner that supports decision-making and action.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, responsiveness, customer service, and execution.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with campus leaders, central office staff, governmental agencies, vendors, researchers, and external partners.
• Ability to lead organizational change, modernize systems and processes, and implement innovative technologies that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and access to information.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, presentations, and discussions with a wide range of stakeholders and build consensus around data-informed decisions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet critical deadlines associated with accountability cycles, state reporting, audits, and other high-priority initiatives.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
  • Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
    
     
• Certification/License: Valid Texas Teaching Certification preferred.
  
   
• Experience:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in data analytics, data management, reporting, accountability, performance monitoring, research, or a related field, including experience within a K�12 school system, governmental agency, higher education institution, or similarly complex organization required.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or managing data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, data governance, performance reporting, or enterprise data management functions required.
  • Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and maintaining reporting systems, dashboards, automated reporting processes, data warehouses, or other enterprise data solutions that support organizational decision-making required.
  • Demonstrated experience ensuring data quality, data integrity, validation processes, compliance reporting, and adherence to established reporting standards and governance practices required.
  • Experience supervising professional staff and leading cross-functional teams, large-scale projects, or organizational initiatives preferred.
  • Experience working with state accountability systems, student assessment data, federal and state reporting requirements, performance management frameworks, or related educational reporting systems preferred.
  • Experience collaborating across departments and leading initiatives through influence, partnership, and indirect authority to drive alignment, implementation, and results preferred.
  • Experience modernizing reporting systems, implementing new technologies, improving business processes, or leading organizational change initiatives related to analytics, reporting, or data management preferred.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.