Senior Program Coordinator/Performance and Data Analytics – Child Care Operations and Systems Support

About Houston-Galveston Area Council 

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.   

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.  

Job Summary

The Senior Program Coordinator – Data Analytics and Performance Management serves as the lead for data analytics, performance measurement, operational reporting, and continuous quality improvement within Child Care Operations. This position is responsible for transforming complex operational, financial, compliance, and program data into meaningful, actionable information that supports executive decision-making, strengthens program accountability, and improves organizational performance. Working collaboratively across internal departments, contractors, and community partners, the Senior Program Coordinator develops and maintains performance dashboards, key performance indicators, outcome measurement strategies, and executive reports that evaluate the effectiveness of provider incentives, scholarships, professional development, Local Match, quality initiatives, and other Child Care Operations programs. The position exercises independent judgment in analyzing trends, identifying operational risks and opportunities, validating data integrity, recommending process improvements, and implementing data-driven solutions that enhance compliance, fiscal stewardship, customer service, and the effective delivery of programs and services while ensuring adherence to federal, state, local, and Board requirements.

What will I be doing?  

ü Lead the development, analysis, and reporting of operational and program performance data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, measure outcomes, and support strategic decision-making.

ü Develop, maintain, and continuously improve performance dashboards, data visualization tools, key performance indicators (KPIs), and executive reports that communicate program performance, financial activity, quality outcomes, and organizational priorities.

ü Analyze the effectiveness of provider incentives, scholarships, professional development, Local Match, quality initiatives, monitoring activities, and other Child Care Operations programs by evaluating measurable outcomes, return on investment, and program impact.

ü Ensure data integrity, quality assurance, and compliance by validating data from multiple systems, conducting quality control reviews, identifying discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions to improve dat