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MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.Core Values: and#8226; We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students. and#8226; We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.and#8226; We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.and#8226; We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidateand#8217;s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.This is a 10-day posting, which will close on December 9, 2025 at 11:59pm.Position Overview: The Division of District Talent Systems works to support districts with the development of systems for identifying and rewarding great teachers, including work related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment, T-TESS, and other strategic compensation efforts.The Product Manager for the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program serves as a critical liaison between program stakeholders and technical teams. This role is responsible for analyzing, documenting, and translating business needs into technical solutions that support the successful implementation and ongoing management of the TIA program. The TIA Product Manager ensures that data systems, reporting tools, and digital workflows align with state policy, district requirements, and performance-based funding models.This position reports to the TIA Data Director. Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. Please note that a resume, tailored cover letter, and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check. Essential FunctionsJob duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.1. System Design: Collaborate with TIA program stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze business requirements related to teacher designation, funding formulas, and data validation processes through both the TIA Data Portal and future web application developments. Translate these requirements into functional and technical specifications to support the development or enhancement of TIA-related systems, such as designation tracking, allotment calculations, allotment verification, and TIA fees collection.2. Data Integration and Visualization: Coordinate with internal and external data sources (e.g., TEA, Texas Tech University, district systems) to ensure accurate data capture, integration, visualization, and validation for teacher performance, student growth, and designation eligibility. Develop and maintain data quality standards and validation protocols aligned with TIA guidelines to ensure compliance and audit readiness.3. Implementation Support: Lead or support user acceptance testing (UAT) for new or modified TIA system components, ensuring alignment with program rules and district-specific designation systems. Provide implementation support, including troubleshooting, training, and documentation for end users such as district administrators and TEA staff.4. Data Systems Management: Annually process and manage designations and allotments in SCOMS; develop training and resources to ensure accurate reporting and allotment distributions; provide quality customer service to LEAs from the point of system approval to funding. Lead development and rollout of SCOMS enhancements and maintenance.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualificationsand#8226; Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or universityand#8226; Experience: At least four (4) years of experience inbusiness administration, information technology, computer science, or a related field, including at least three (3) years in the field of educationand#8226; Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experienceOther Qualificationsand#8226; Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the militaryand#8226; Skill in analyzing problems and devising effective solutionsand#8226; Strong analytics skills including advanced Excel skillsand#8226; Ability to produce high quality technical assistance training materials to an adult audienceand#8226; Experience with record keeping, including security procedures for handling, protecting and distributing confidential dataand#8226; Ability to maintain accuracy and meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environmentand#8226; Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at one time and meet deadlinesand#8226; Understanding of educational systems and relevant state and federal K-12 education policy and research base is preferredand#8226; A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improveand#8226; Strong leadership, management, interpersonal relations, public speaking and writing skillsAs an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the Stateand#8217;s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military and#8220;occupational categoryand#8221; that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title.This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.
