The Director of the Data and Analytics Office (DDAO) is responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise-wide data analytics and governance framework to enhance decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term sustainability of PERA.
Requirements
- Expertise in data governance, analytics, and business intelligence tools and methodologies.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices in data management and security.
- Proficient in extracting and analyzing data from a variety of types of data warehouses, including but not limited to snowflake, SQL data warehouse, etc.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), statistical software (e.g., R, Python), and data governance platforms.
- Proven ability to leverage advanced analytics techniques, including AI and machine learning
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing policies and procedures related to data governance.
- Knowledge of contingency planning, including disaster recovery practices and procedures. Information security practices and procedures, including software utilized for security in a wide variety of applications on different hardware and cloud-based platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance framework, including policies, standards, and procedures for data quality, metadata management, and data lifecycle.
- Lead the development of a data analytics strategy that aligns with PERA’s strategic goals, enabling the use of data science, predictive analytics, and business intelligence.
- Collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team to identify opportunities for data and analytics to improve data driven decision-making, business outcomes, member services, and operational performance.
- Develops and executes a comprehensive data and analytics strategy aligned with PERA’s mission and business goals.
- Promote the use of advanced analytics tools and methodologies to support strategic initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and internal policies.
- Monitor and report on data governance KPIs, including data quality metrics and policy adherence.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field and 5+ years of experience in data management, analytics, or related roles with at least five years in a senior leadership capacity.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to understand and comply with all PERA and enterprise security standards, policies, processes, and procedures.
- Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Data Science or Analytics) preferred.
