Director of Advanced Analytics

The Director of Advanced Analytics is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and execution of advanced analytics initiatives to inform business strategy and promote drive data-driven decision-making. This role will utilize advanced prescriptive analytics to be a bridge between business intelligence and data science to provide applied strategies for business stakeholders. The Director will lead a team consisting of full-time and student employee resources. 

What you'll do

• Develop and execute the overall advanced analytics strategy, aligning with the broader business objectives.

• Identify and prioritize key analytics initiatives that will deliver the greatest impact.

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of data analysis and insights provided to stakeholders.

• Utilize a variety of statistical and analysis techniques to solve complex business problems.

• Translate complex data insights into applicable business strategies.

• Communicate findings effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including data engineering, data governance, marketing, and operations, to identify opportunities and deliver analytics solutions.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.

• Effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

What you'll need

• Experience with A/B testing, experimental design, and causal inference.

• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and data enrichment.

• Experience with data cleaning, preprocessing, and feature engineering.

• Knowledge of data governance principles and best practices.

• Strong programming skills in Python or for data analysis and model building support.

• Familiarity with statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, SPSS).

• Expert proficiency in conveying data insights though visual and written form appropriate for executive audiences.

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI) to effectively communicate findings.

• Working knowledge of cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Ability to leverage cloud technologies for scalable data processing and analysis.

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills. Passion for experimentation and innovation.

• Ability to align analytics initiatives with business objectives and drive data-driven decision-making.

• Skill in identifying and prioritizing high-impact analytics projects.

• Skill in applying analytical insights to solve real-world business problems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to think critically, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions from data.

• Creative problem-solving approach to tackle complex challenges.

• Passion for using data to drive informed decisions and improve business outcomes.

• Ability to advocate for data-driven decision-making across the organization.

• Commitment to data integrity and ethical data practices.

Relevant qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in analytics and/or data science roles.

Preferred education and experience

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.

Preferred skills and abilities

• Extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform, Google Marketing Platform technologies and/or equivalent technologies.

• Familiarity with agile project methodologies.

ASU Enterprise Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer