WHO WE ARE:

　　Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin at 101 East 15^th^ Street, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

　　You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission and although this position is eligible for telework, you must live in the Austin area in order to be able to attend occasional meetings in person (or commit to relocate to the area within three months of beginning the position if not located in the area already).

　　WHO YOU ARE:

　　We are looking for a creative and experienced data products development Director II to lead the Analytics Infrastructure Department (AID) in TWCandrsquo;s Division of Information Innovation and Insight (I|3). The director will report to the agencyandrsquo;s Chief Analytics officer to build out infrastructure that furthers I|3andrsquo;s mission to produce and analyze data and business processes to better serve the employers, individuals, families, and communities of Texas.

　　Top ranked candidates will receive a questionnaire prior to scheduling an interview to take place during the last week of January.

　　Our ideal candidate is a self-starting, motivated, and collaborative problem solver with experience leading development of data products andndash; as opposed to information technology solutions such as applications and case management systems andndash; there are significant differences in the two and while experience with both is valued, experience with the former is essential. We seek someone whose top personal motivations for pursuing this position include wanting their work to make a difference for others andndash; your work and that of the department you will lead is essential to helping Texans achieve and maintain prosperity.

　　Compelling candidates will have significant experience:

　　Identifying talented people who have both the skills and work habits to help exceed expectations and experience developing talent toward that end;

　　Working collaboratively with partners, stakeholders, and customers to ensure they have the data products they need to drive their business processes and achieve their objectives; and

　　Managing numerous simultaneous data product development projects in an environment where priorities will sometimes change faster than work can be completed.

　　WHAT YOU WILL DO:The Director performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives for the department as well as working with managers to develop policies, procedures, and guidelines establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals and coordinating and evaluating program activities and/or business functions. Supervises the work of others including managers within the department. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to build state-of-the-art analytics tools that will be adopted by other states to help employers, individuals, families, and communities all over the United States.

　　YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

　　Provide managerial oversight and guidanc