Director of Applications Engineering and Data Strategy

Concordia Plans•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

At Concordia Plan Services we care for those who serve by providing excellent retirement, healthcare, and benefit services. We currently have an opportunity for a Director of Applications Engineering and Data Strategy. Concordia Plan Services has a reputation for outstanding culture, most recently winning the 2025 Top Workplaces USA award. This honor goes to the country’s best employers with high performing people-first cultures. Our recent history of employment excellence also includes being awarded the 2023-2025 Top Workplaces USA award, the Top Workplaces 2021 - 2026 St. Louis Post-Dispatch awards and over the past five years additional special awards for Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, Purpose & Values, Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, Business Health Culture and Appreciation. Established more than 50 years ago providing service in 6,000 communities throughout the United States, we are mission focused professionals united to care for those caring for our community. At Concordia Plan Services we are focused and flexible. Embracing the new normal, pioneering ways to continue to support work life balance in our family first culture. We offer competitive compensation with a benefit package, including a pension plan, 403(b), health insurance at no cost to the employee, and much more. With this exciting opportunity you can combine experience, talent, and passion as part of our team at Concordia Plan Services serving the workers of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration required; Master’s degree, preferred.
Five (5) years of leadership experience in data strategy, integration, or analytics within a complex business environment.
Three (3) years of demonstrated expertise in Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
Proven experience driving data strategy, data governance, and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience in centralized data hub and warehouse implementation and maintenance.
Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (e.g., ITIL, Six Sigma), preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the organization's applications, data, and integration strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term technology roadmaps.
Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to identify needs, prioritize initiatives, and deliver scalable technology, data, and SaaS solutions that enhance business performance and customer experience.
Lead application development, systems integration, data architecture, and enterprise reporting efforts to support operational efficiency, innovation, and informed decision-making.
Oversee the organization's data platforms, including data warehouse and data hub solutions, ensuring secure, reliable, and accessible enterprise data.
Establish and maintain data governance, quality, and reporting standards to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of enterprise information.
Advance analytics and business intelligence capabilities by promoting effective data visualization, reporting, and actionable insights for organizational leaders.
Lead, develop, and mentor high-performing teams across applications engineering, data architecture, analytics, and integration functions while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Manage the portfolio of application, integration, and reporting initiatives, balancing strategic priorities, operational needs, resource allocation, budgets, and vendor relationships.
Oversee the administration, support, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise applications and SaaS platforms, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
Research, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies, industry best practices, and development methodologies to drive innovation, organizational effectiveness, and business value.