Assessment & Portfolio Analytics Lead

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System, representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth, and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

About the role

The Assessment and Portfolio Analytics Lead provides data-driven evaluation of research development activities, funding performance, institutional research strengths, and strategic investment outcomes across the TAMUS research enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage research development assessment frameworks and performance metrics.
• Analyze proposal pipelines, funding outcomes, and return-on-investment measures.
• Produce strategic reports and dashboards for institutional leadership.
• Conduct portfolio analyses to identify emerging strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
• Support benchmarking against peer institutions and national trends.
• Evaluate effectiveness of research development programs and interventions.
• Manage research intelligence and funding landscape analyses.
• Provide decision-support analytics for strategic planning initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, public policy, higher education, statistics, or related field.
• Four years of related experience.

Skills

• Experience with research metrics, program evaluation, and business intelligence tools.
• Strong quantitative and data visualization skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary teams in developing proposals.
• Ability to work well on deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Benefits

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

This is a security-sensitive position restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only.