Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Analyst III, or IV - STR Division - Statewide

Strategic Initiatives And Innovation Analyst

The Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Division is seeking a forward-thinking leader to help shape the future of transportation. In this premier role, you will build strategic partnerships with Autonomous Vehicle (AV) companies and help lead statewide technology deployments, including our Cooperative and Automated Transportation (CAT) strategies. You will drive innovative solutions for passenger and freight mobility while translating cutting-edge research into actionable operations. We need a collaborative visionary who can champion emerging technologies to stakeholders and cultivate our next generation of innovative efforts. Step to the forefront of the industry, work with us, and directly contribute to the future of transportation in Texas!

Stassney Campus

Strategic Management Analyst III: Executes highly complex enterprise programs for strategic initiatives, emerging technology, overall agency efficiencies and innovation. Work involves compiling, reviewing, analyzing and evaluating complex information; preparing comprehensive reports and monitoring multiple programs. Work entails extensive collaboration across agency at all levels. Work requires contact with executives, governmental officials, and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Strategic Management Analyst IV: Executes project and program work effort for highly complex enterprise programs for strategic initiatives, emerging technology, overall agency efficiencies and innovation. Work involves coordinating project teams, compiling, reviewing, analyzing and evaluating complex information; preparing comprehensive reports and monitoring multiple programs. Work entails extensive collaboration across agency at all levels. Work requires contact with executives, governmental officials, and private entities. May serve as Lead Worker. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Salary Range: $69,572.00 - $142,374.00

Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Other Locations: UST-Texas-Bryan, UST-Texas-Tyler, UST-Texas-El Paso, UST-Texas-Lubbock, UST-Texas-Corpus Christi, UST-Texas-Amarillo, UST-Texas-San Antonio, UST-Texas-Abilene, UST-Texas-Laredo, UST-Texas-Atlanta, UST-Texas-Odessa, UST-Texas-Pharr, UST-Texas-Childress, UST-Texas-Yoakum, UST-Texas-Wichita Falls, UST-Texas-San Angelo, UST-Texas-Mesquite, UST-Texas-Houston, UST-Texas-Brownwood, UST-Texas-Beaumont, UST-Texas-Waco, UST-Texas-Lufkin, UST-Texas-Fort Worth, UST-Texas-Paris

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift: Day

Shift Details: 40 Hours a Week

Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks: At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Position Description: Strategic Management Analyst III: Serves as a project leader. Establishes performance targets and measures results through comparative analysis. Analyzes agency processes, policy and legislation, industry trends to identify and recommend solutions to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency. Coordinates liaison work between divisions and districts to collect, share, and track information. Identifies, develops, and implements strategic enterprise initiatives, enterprise programs, and emerging technology. Analyzes emerging technology and data tools for agency-wide application and implementation. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Strategic Management Analyst IV: All of the above and: Directs the development of metrics and dashboards, and report preparation designed to convey program performance measures.

Minimum Qualifications: Strategic Management Analyst III: Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Experience: 4 years experience in management analysis, operations management, data analysis, program management, organizational change management, strategic planning or related activities. Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Strategic Management Analyst IV: Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Experience: 5 years experience in management analysis, operations management, data analysis, program management, organizational change management, strategic planning or related activities. Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP)

Competencies: Effectively managing portfolios and leading programs and projects Portfolio, program and project planning, development and management Strategic planning concepts and methods Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively Developing and giving presentations Maintaining a safe working environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

Job: Plan/Aviation/Pub Trans/Legis

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting: Aug 24, 2026, 6:54:45 PM

Unposting Date: Sep 10, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Management Analyst IV / V

State Job Code/s: 1688/ 1689

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

Applicant Information: The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information