Director, Analytics

Mom's Meals•Ankeny, IA

About The Position

The Director, Analytics will lead the organization’s analytics strategy and execution, ensuring data-driven insights are embedded into decision-making, data products are delivered to scale data value and talent develops along key technical and business skill capabilities and competencies. Salary Range: $164,624-214,011 plus 20% bonus At this time, we are NOT considering applicants that require immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. Benefits Our employees enjoy a generous package of benefits that we are thrilled to provide, and feel is part of what makes us different as an employer. We value our team members, and this is one way we can show it. Benefits include: -PTO, holiday pay and holiday of choice -401(k) match -Life insurance -Short-term disability -Health, dental and vision insurance -Maternity/paternity leave -Health savings account (HSA) -Flex spending accounts (FSA) – health and dependent

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics or related field
8+ years in analytics roles, with 3+ years in leadership positions
Demonstrated ability to develop and performance manage analytics professionals
Data science and financial analytics expertise with deep understanding of appropriate study design and analysis techniques and business case development
Hands-on experience with Databricks for data engineering and analytics workflows
Proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, and integration
Strong skills in Fabric and Power BI for semantics, business intelligence and data visualization
Solid understanding of SQL, Python, data modeling, and ETL processes
Expertise in data and analytics supporting healthcare sales, operations and delivery
Demonstrated ability to deliver projects and with undefined, large and/or complex scope
Expert storyteller, regularly leverages data and visualization techniques to secure actions against recommendations and mentors others in better use of data in story-telling
Exceptional communication and stakeholder partnership skills
Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights and business problems into analytics solutions
Data Product lifecycle
Agile delivery experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics or related field
Certifications in Databricks, Power BI, or cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
Experience with machine learning frameworks and MLOps practices
Familiarity with data governance tools and compliance standards
Knowledge of advanced BI features (Power BI Copilot, AI-driven analytics)
Familiarity with healthcare risk adjustment models such as HCC and CDPS
Familiarity with claims groupers such as Milliman’s HCG
Product management training or analytics product delivery experience

Responsibilities

Define and execute the enterprise analytics roadmap aligned with business objectives
Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making across departments
Manage and mentor a team of analysts, data scientists, and BI developers
Oversee design and implementation of analytics products and solutions using Databricks, modern Business and Artificial Intelligence tools and Agile principles
Champion data governance and build data stewardship and literacy across the business
Drive adoption of data products to scale data value
Implement predictive modeling, statistical analysis, AI and machine learning where applicable
Leverage Python for advanced analytics, automation, and integration with Databricks workflows
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to the analytics stack
Monitor and manage Analytics services demand, aligning expectations and delivery to highest priority and value
Partner with business leaders to identify analytics opportunities and deliver actionable insights
Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership in clear, compelling formats