Data & Performance Manager

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16341
Department: Flood Control District
Opening Date: 02/20/2026
Closing Date: 3/20/2026 1:45 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 400

Position Description
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About Harris County Flood Control District:
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.
What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:
The Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking qualified candidates for the Data and Performance Manager role, which is responsible for establishing and governing data platforms, analytics environments, and standardized performance metrics to support operational decision-making, strategic planning, and reporting to executive leadership and Commissioners Court. This position also collaborates closely with divisions and departments, including analysts with dotted-line reporting relationships, to ensure consistent data definitions, reporting methods, and performance measures across the District.
Essential Functions and Duties:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage the Data & Performance team (developers, data engineers, analysts, and report builders), including workload planning, performance management, mentoring, and professional development.
• Train, mentor, and support analysts and stakeholders across divisions by providing guidance, documentation, standards, and hands-on assistance for ad hoc and recurring Power BI reporting.

Reporting, Dashboards & Performance Metrics

• Coordinate development and delivery of internal and external dashboards and reports, working with division and department analysts (including dotted-line resources) to finalize metrics, validate results, and ensure alignment with leadership and Commissioners Court expectations.
• Serve as the centralized coordinator and authority for enterprise KPIs and performance metrics, including those used for internal management reporting and external reporting to Commissioners Court.

Data Architecture & Platform Governance

• Design, oversee, and maintain enterprise data architecture and data structures (e.g., Snowflake and related data lake/warehouse environments) to support analytics, reporting, and performance measurement.
• Own and govern the Power BI environment, including datasets, semantic models, workspaces, security, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency, accuracy, and trusted reporting.

Technical Leadership & Analytics Expertise

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for Microsoft full-stack analytics solutions, including data integration, modeling, automation, and reporting workflows.

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for data, analytics, and performance management, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement as technology, tools, and business needs evolve.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend department staff meetings.
• Attend meetings with coordinating departments, vendors, and agencies.
• Attend seminars, conference workshops, re-certification, or other training programs.
• Assist with department projects, as needed.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
;br> If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in data analytics, business intelligence, performance management, or data platform development.
• Prior experience leading teams and overseeing enterprise reporting or performance measurement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing KPIs and performance metrics for executive and governing body reporting.
  
  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Licensure:

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, and data structuring to support analytics and performance measurement.
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft full-stack development and analytics tools, including SQL and related data integration technologies.
• Strong expertise in Power BI, including dataset design, DAX, governance, security, and performance optimization.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data and performance concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of Snowflake and/or enterprise data lake/warehouse platforms.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS or spatial data concepts as applied to analytics and performance reporting.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and influence technical teams and dotted-line analysts across divisions and departments.
• Strategic thinking skills to plan, prioritize, and guide continuous improvement initiatives.
  NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information
Position Type, Salary:

• Regular | Full-Time
• Salary: To be discussed at interview

Location:

• TBD

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Occasional standing and walking; prolonged sitting.
• Occasional ascending/descending stairs, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
• Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, and noise levels.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Data Analytics
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Which of the following best describes your progressively responsible experience in data analytics, business intelligence, performance management, or data platform development.(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years or more but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years or more but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years or more but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04

Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained progressively responsible experience in data analytics, business intelligence, performance management, or data platform development. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
05

Do you have experience leading teams and overseeing enterprise reporting or performance measurement initiatives?

• Yes
• No

06

If you selected "Yes" in the previous question, please describe your experience.If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
07

Do you have demonstrated experience developing and managing KPIs and performance metrics for executive and governing body reporting?

• Yes
• No

08

If you selected "Yes" in the previous question, please describe your experience.If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
09

For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation:(Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.

10

How would you rate your overall proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams?(Select one)

• Advanced - I can use advanced tools like Macros, complex formulas, or create interactive content
• Intermediate - I can manage charts, databases, embedded content, and generate reports
• Basic - I can use standard formatting, editing, and presentation tools
• Entry-level - I can open, save, and do basic formatting and printing
• No, I am not proficient in these programs

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