Director of Data Analytics and Research

Job overview

The Director of Data Analytics and Research role is hybrid in Houston, TX, with annual pay of $149,134–$213,290. The director leads the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Data Analytics & Research Department, supporting regional planning, transportation investment, public policy, and organizational decision-making. The director sets departmental direction and oversees multidisciplinary teams and analytical capabilities, including modeling, forecasting, geospatial work, research, and technology. The role advances data-informed decisions and regional partnerships while managing staff, budgets, operations, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Set departmental strategy and priorities
• oversee multidisciplinary technical teams and department operations, budgets, contracts, staffing, and performance measures
• direct analytical models, forecasting, research, and data-driven solutions
• oversee transportation planning analyses and geospatial functions
• lead evaluation and implementation of AI and emerging technologies
• support data governance and quality
• communicate technical findings to varied audiences
• build regional partnerships
• oversee resource allocation and program development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director

data analytics

research

houston tx

hybrid

$149,134–$213,290

regional planning

transportation modeling

geospatial analytics

artificial intelligence

data governance

department leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid arrangement; leadership scope includes transportation modeling, geospatial analytics, data engineering, research, and AI initiatives.

About the employer

Houston-Galveston Area Council is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs. Sector: 92.