Assistant Data Scientist - People Analytics

Job Title

Assistant Data Scientist - People Analytics

Agency

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department

TTI Human Resources - People Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who are we?

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.

Our Mission and Vision

• Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.
• Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.

Our Work Environment

• Entrepreneurial culture
• Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty
• Ability to work with nationally recognized experts
• Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals
• Premier office and research facilities and equipment
• Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground
• Outstanding research support services
• Hybrid work environment/telecommuting
• Flexible work hours
• Family friendly
• High staff retention rates
• Leadership development and wellness programs
• Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)

Our Employee Benefits

TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs. https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/

What you need to know

• TTI is a Texas-based agency that supports a hybrid work environment. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, including remote and in-office work, subject to agency policy, operational needs, and supervisory approval. Details can be discussed during the interview process.
• The primary work station for this position is TTI Headquarters, located at 1111 Rellis Pkwy, Bryan, TX 77807. Employees are required to report in person to this location for their first 30 days of employment. After this period, a hybrid work arrangement may be approved at the agency's discretion, with TTI Headquarters remaining the primary work station.
• The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.
• A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
• In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Job Summary

The Assistant Data Scientist supports data-driven decision-making by developing analytics solutions, dashboards, automated reporting pipelines, workflow automations, and AIenabled tools for the department. This role works closely with TTI HR and other operations units to analyze complex datasets, improve business processes, administer Laserfiche processes and workflows, and support applied AI initiatives, workforce analytics, and operational decision-making. The Assistant Data Scientist performs hands-on data preparation, builds visualizations, develops automated solutions, and assists in the design and deployment of predictive models and other AI-driven tools. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Essential Duties

Process Automation and Laserfiche Administration (40%)

• Develop automated scripts, workflows, and reporting pipelines that utilize recurring data feeds, reports, and system integrations to streamline manual processes using systems such as Power Automate.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data feeds, integrations, and automations.
• Develop and maintain dynamic reporting tools, spreadsheets, and data solutions used to support HR operations and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation and workflow improvements.
• Serve as TTI HR’s Laserfiche Administrator and acts as the primary liaison between TTI HR and the Texas A&M Laserfiche team.
• Manage Laserfiche access, security groups, permissions, and configuration.
• Build, test, implement, and maintain Laserfiche forms and workflows; troubleshoot and resolve suspensions.
• Maintain databases and supporting data sources used by Laserfiche processes and integrations.
• Provide technical support, training, and guidance to Laserfiche users across the Institute.

Data Analysis & Reporting (20%)

• Collect, clean, and transform structured and unstructured workforce and operational data.
• Conduct statistical analyses to identify relationships, trends, patterns, and drivers within workforce and operational data to support data-driven decision-making.
• Build recurring and ad-hoc analytical reports (Workday, Business Objects) that support operational and strategic decision-making. Track HR KPIs with clear summaries and recommendations.
• Develop forecasting models to support staffing and workforce planning efforts.

AI Support (20%)

• Develop, implement, and support AI-enabled solutions that improve business processes, operational efficiency, and decision-making. Create, deploy, and maintain chatbots using Microsoft Copilot Studio.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend solutions to support HR and organizational objectives.
• Train HR staff on the effective and responsible use of AI tools, including prompting, governance considerations, and use cases.
• Ensure the appropriate use and protection of confidential data within AI solutions in accordance with TTI and Texas A&M System data security requirements.
• Partner with IT and other stakeholders to evaluate, implement, and support approved AI solutions.

Dashboard & Visualization Development (10%)

• Build and maintain dashboards using tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
• Design user-friendly visualizations that communicate insights to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine reporting requirements and ensure dashboards meet business needs and validate accuracy to ensure reliability.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

• Collaborate with users and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, translate business needs into data and automation solutions, and support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of those solutions.
• Present findings, dashboards, process designs, AI tools, and recommendations to stakeholders, including non-technical audiences.
• Support project documentation, version control, and status reporting.
• Identify opportunities and contribute ideas for new AI applications and process improvements.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in data science or similar field.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI
• Experience administering Laserfiche or other workflow and document management platform.
• Experience working with APIs and data integrations.
• Experience supporting AI initiatives, predictive analytics, or operational automation.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Query and Power Automate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle complex datasets
• Skill in dashboards, KPI, visualizations, and workflow design
• Knowledge of database concepts and data management principles.
• Ability to translate business requirements into automated and data-driven solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex data, metrics, AI tools, and automation solutions to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical system, workflow, and integration issues.
• Knowledge of workflow automation and systems integration concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Other Requirements or Other Factors

• Regular on-site attendance is an essential function of this position as duties involve frequent in-person interaction and collaboration with stakeholders across the Institute.
• Hybrid work arrangements may be considered after 30 days in the role in accordance with TTI’s AWL guidelines and business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform common office functions.
• Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

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.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.