Senior Data & MERL Specialist - Texas

ABOUT HTI Human Trafficking Institute (HTI) is reshaping the landscape of the fight against human trafficking and child exploitation, deploying a high-impact model that is stopping traffickers and protecting victims in record numbers. HTI has already made significant strides in decimating trafficking across the globe. As HTI enters a phase of significant growth, this position offers the right person a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in expanding this proven model domestically in the United States and driving historic impact, sustainable transformation, and changed lives in the battle against trafficking. THE OPPORTUNITY The Senior Data & MERL Specialist - Texas plays a central role in strengthening Human Trafficking Institute ’s (HTI) data and monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning capacity across the Texas Program. This position helps shape and execute HTI’s Texas data strategy, manage existing data systems, and inform future investments so they are scalable and capable of supporting program expansion. The Senior Data & MERL Specialist - Texas develops and maintains high-quality datasets and dashboards, leads survey and indicator tracking, and translates data into actionable insights for internal learning and external reporting to inform strategic decision-making, program effectiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement across HTI’s work in Texas. This position ensures all data processes align with HTI’s Theory of Change, log frame, and dat