Director of Advanced Analytics

ASU Enterprise Partners • Scottsdale, AZ

98d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in analytics and/or data science roles.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform, Google Marketing Platform technologies and/or equivalent technologies.
• Familiarity with agile project methodologies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule. We work from home two days a week!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution
• 22 days of vacation time
• 11 holidays, including your birthday
• Parental leave
• Significant tuition reductions
• Professional development is highly valued at ASU Enterprise Partners, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest
• $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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