Senior Vice President, Data & Analytics

Family & Children's Services•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Senior Vice President of Data & Analytics leads and directs the agency’s Business Intelligence (BI) strategy so data-driven insights support business objectives and strategies. This senior leadership role manages BI teams, oversees data governance, and implements advanced analytics and reporting solutions to support informed decision-making across the agency. The position provides strategic leadership for the FCS Data team and agency-wide BI activities, working with the CIO and FCS ELT to establish and implement the vision and roadmap for data and BI initiatives. It advises the executive team, partners with departments and programs to provide tailored BI solutions, and coordinates with the IT Applications team on APIs that populate application data into the enterprise data warehouse (EDW). The role also leads cross-departmental training to promote consistent and accurate use of BI reports and dashboards. The SVP manages BI professionals, including data analysts and BI developers, and leads the development of predictive and prescriptive analytics using AI and machine learning. The role establishes data governance and management practices, oversees integration of internal and external data, and ensures relevant regulatory and industry-standard compliance. It also oversees advanced analytics, dashboards, reports, visualizations, and modeling that provide actionable insights. This position is classified as safety-sensitive under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. The employee must have a valid driver license and satisfactory driving record, use a personal automobile to travel to locations other than the primary office, and provide proof of automobile insurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least 10 years in a management position.
At least 5 years of experience in BI, data science, data analytics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience with data governance, data management, and data integration best practices.
Knowledge of BI tools and platforms such as SSRS, SSIS, and Power BI, and data management systems such as SQL Server and Cache.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with senior executives and other stakeholders to drive business results.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Valid driver license, satisfactory driving record, use of a personal automobile for work travel, and proof of automobile insurance.
Ability to comply with drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, as required for a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the FCS Data team and all Business Intelligence activities across the agency.
Work with the CIO and FCS ELT to identify and implement the vision and roadmap for agency data and BI initiatives.
Develop and execute a BI strategy aligned with agency business goals and objectives.
Identify opportunities to use data and analytics to support agency growth, operational efficiency, compliance, and competitive advantage.
Architect, build, and oversee shared data infrastructure.
Advise the executive team with insights and recommendations based on data analysis and trends.
Lead distributed agency data analysts through direct and dotted-line leadership.
Collaborate with agency departments and programs to understand data needs and provide tailored BI solutions.
Communicate complex data insights and findings clearly and actionably to non-technical stakeholders.
Maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and consultants as needed.
Work with the IT Applications team to develop and maintain APIs that populate application data into the EDW.
Coordinate cross-departmental training to promote consistent and accurate use of BI reports and dashboards.
Lead and manage BI professionals, including data analysts and BI developers.
Lead the team in developing predictive and prescriptive analytics using AI and machine learning.
Mentor and develop team members and foster innovation, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluation for the BI team.
Monitor and evaluate BI initiatives and adjust them to improve outcomes.
Develop and track KPIs to assess the impact of BI efforts on business performance.
Implement best practices and process improvements to improve BI operations.
Establish and enforce data governance policies and practices that ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security.
Develop common data and semantic models incorporating internal and external disparate data sources into a comprehensive data platform.
Oversee data integration from internal and external sources and ensure high-quality data for analysis and reporting.
Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards.
Design and implement advanced analytics and reporting solutions to provide actionable insights and support data-driven decisions.
Oversee development of dashboards, reports, and visualizations that communicate key metrics and performance indicators.
Use AI/ML, statistical, and predictive modeling techniques to forecast trends, support research, and identify opportunities.
Travel to locations other than the primary office using a personal automobile.