Data Analytics Manager

Virginia Housing • Richmond, VA

9d • $126,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as a Data Analytics Manager. This important role has the pivotal role of overseeing various data management related initiatives while also directly managing the Data Analytics team that comprises of Business Data Analysts and Business Intelligence Developers to ensure data solutions align well with business strategies and the vision laid out by the organization to promote data-based decision-making effectiveness. This role will be responsible for staffing management including but not limited to the hiring of full-time and temporary personnel, career development, training, and performance management or direct reports. The Data Analytics Manager builds and maintains strong relationships with business partners and data delivery teams, while supporting the company’s data and analytics capabilities using modern cloud-based technologies and ensuring delivery of high-quality analytics solutions. They also provide the necessary leadership, research, analysis and design related to the development or procurement of technology and professional services solutions to ensure these meet business needs and align with data governance and standards. Virginia Housing is one of the nation’s leading housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our lending and grant programs. We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center and free parking. Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through classroom and online programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
• Several years in Data Analytics/Business Intelligence practice, with 3-5 years preferred
• Extensive experience in leading and managing data analysis, business intelligence development and delivery, or a related data-centric delivery ownership role
• Previous Management experience is required, with 3-5 years preferred
• Proven experience leading and managing a team of data analysts or BI developers, including performance management and career development
• Direct past experience working in Data Analysis or BI Development roles that this position will manage is highly beneficial, providing an understanding of day-to-day challenges and processes
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams with various business units and IT functions (e.g., Data Governance, Data Engineering, Application Development)
• A track record of successfully delivering complex data analysis and business intelligence projects from inception to deployment, demonstrating tangible business value
• Cloud data platform exposure: Proven experience working with cloud-based data platform technologies and architecture, preferably using Microsoft Azure, and related echo system products and technologies
• Virginia Housing requires associates to live and work within the Commonwealth of Virginia

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred
• Knowledge of financial/mortgage business data and processes is preferred but not required
• A Data Management, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence or similar certification from a reputed institution is preferred

Responsibilities

• Overseeing various data management related initiatives
• Directly managing the Data Analytics team that comprises of Business Data Analysts and Business Intelligence Developers
• Staffing management including but not limited to the hiring of full-time and temporary personnel, career development, training, and performance management or direct reports
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with business partners and data delivery teams
• Supporting the company’s data and analytics capabilities using modern cloud-based technologies and ensuring delivery of high-quality analytics solutions
• Provide the necessary leadership, research, analysis and design related to the development or procurement of technology and professional services solutions to ensure these meet business needs and align with data governance and standards

Benefits

• We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center and free parking.
• Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through classroom and online programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager