Etl Informatica Developer Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Location: Hattie Mae White
Department: Data Analysis & Operations
Area:District Wide
Contract Months:12
Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00
Academic Year: 26-27
JOB SUMMARY
The Coordinator II - Instructional Data Analytics & Product Strategy is a lead analyst responsible for developing and maintaining instructional analytics, dashboards, reports, semantic models, and data workflows using Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Power Query, SQL, and Excel. The role requires hands-on experience validating Lakehouse data, supporting dataflows and pipelines, troubleshooting refresh and data-quality issues, and collaborating with data engineering teams on ETL, data modeling, and source-system integration. This position partners with academic teams, vendors, technology staff, and district leaders to translate instructional programs, platform usage, assessment data, implementation fidelity, and student outcomes into accurate, scalable reporting frameworks while also supporting vendor analytics reviews, impact studies, metric definition, documentation, validation procedures, and stakeholder use of data to improve instructional planning and student outcomes.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Design, build, validate, and maintain dashboards, reports, semantic models, and visualizations using Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Excel, and related analytics tools.
2. Design and maintain governed ETL/ELT pipelines, Delta Lake tables, and Lakehouse ingestion workflows in Microsoft Fabric - spanning vendor SFTP/API integrations and audit-ready transformation logic - to ensure reliable, traceable data delivery across instructional analytics domains.
3. Transform, clean, validate, and analyze complex datasets using Power Query, SQL, Excel, Fabric, and related tools to support reporting accuracy, scalability, and usability.
4. Collaborate with technical analytics and engineering staff to support ETL processes, data pipelines, Lakehouse environments, semantic models, and backend table validation within Microsoft Fabric.
5. Partner with academic teams, vendors, and stakeholders to translate instructional program structures, platform behavior, assessment systems, and educational terminology into technically accurate reporting logic and analytics frameworks.
6. Analyze instructional platform usage, implementation fidelity, assessment performance, and student outcome data to support strategic planning, program monitoring, and instructional decision-making.
7. Review, validate, and interpret vendor-provided analytics, dashboards, and impact-study methodologies to ensure reporting accuracy, appropriate comparison structures, and meaningful interpretation of student outcomes.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
8. Develop and maintain reporting systems that integrate multiple data sources, including student information systems, assessment platforms, survey data, and instructional technology platforms.
9. Troubleshoot data discrepancies, conduct root-cause analysis, and resolve reporting or data integrity issues across systems and dashboards.
10. Support the development and operationalization of district reporting frameworks, metric definitions, validation procedures, and dashboard standards.
11. Develop guidance, documentation, and resources that help stakeholders interpret dashboard metrics, understand reporting limitations, and use data effectively to support instructional outcomes.
12. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between academic teams, vendors, technology teams, and district leadership to improve analytics systems, reporting quality, and data-informed decision-making.
13. Provide technical guidance and support to staff regarding dashboards, reporting systems, analytics tools, and data best practices.
14. Stay current on emerging analytics technologies, data visualization practices, instructional technology systems, and educational data methodologies.
15. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree required. Preferred degree areas include: Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Analytics, Educational Data Science, Instructional Technology, or a related analytical or technical field. Experience working within K-12 education systems, instructional programs, educational technology, or curriculum environments strongly preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, instructional analytics, educational technology systems, or related analytical roles.
Preferred experience includes:
• Building and validating dashboards and reporting systems using Power BI and/or Microsoft Fabric
• Data transformation and modeling using Power Query, SQL, Excel, and related tools
• Supporting or collaborating on ETL processes, data pipelines, semantic models, or analytics infrastructure
• Educational data analysis, digital resource reporting, or instructional analytics
• Statistical analysis, evaluation methodologies, or impact-study interpretation
• Reviewing and validating vendor-provided reports, analytics, or reporting methodologies
• Working cross-functionally with academic teams, technical teams, vendors, and leadership stakeholders
• Experience within K-12 education, educational technology, or instructional program environments strongly preferred
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and identify meaningful trends
• Proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Excel, and data visualization/reporting tools
• Strong working knowledge of Power Query, SQL, and/or data transformation tools
• Ability to design, validate, and troubleshoot dashboards, reporting systems, and analytics workflows
• Understanding of data validation, data quality, governance, and reporting accuracy practices
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, evaluation methodologies, and/or impact-analysis interpretation
• Ability to translate instructional systems, educational terminology, and platform behavior into accurate analytics frameworks and reporting logic
• Ability to communicate technical analytics clearly to non-technical and instructional stakeholders
• Strong organizational, documentation, and project management skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects and priorities in evolving environments
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides technical leadership and analytical guidance across cross-functional teams supporting instructional analytics, digital resource reporting, dashboard development, and data-informed decision-making initiatives. May provide mentorship and technical support to analysts or project teams.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work is substantially complex and requires independent judgment in designing analytics solutions, interpreting instructional data systems, validating reporting structures, and resolving ambiguous or evolving data challenges. Position regularly evaluates complex reporting needs, vendor methodologies, and instructional analytics frameworks to develop scalable solutions supporting district decision-making.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
No budget authority.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Position is expected to independently identify reporting gaps, validate data accuracy, improve analytics workflows, troubleshoot complex reporting issues, and recommend scalable solutions that strengthen instructional analytics, dashboard usability, and data-informed decision-making.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions directly impact the accuracy, reliability, and interpretation of district instructional analytics, digital resource reporting, and dashboard systems used by district leadership, academic teams, and campuses. Errors may result in inaccurate reporting, flawed program interpretation, or ineffective instructional decision-making.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Collaborates regularly with district leadership, academic teams, vendors, technology staff, data teams, and campus stakeholders to interpret data, troubleshoot reporting issues, validate analytics outputs, and support effective use of instructional analytics systems.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Provides advanced analytical support and responsive problem-solving to stakeholders using district dashboards, reporting systems, and instructional analytics tools. Supports resolution of complex reporting, interpretation, and data integrity issues.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Typical office environment with regular use of computer-based analytics, reporting, and instructional technology systems. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.