Sr Director, Data Products (US Remote)
About The Position
The Senior Director Data Products will shape and execute our enterprise approach to external data sourcing. This role will oversee a portfolio of external data partnerships—identifying, evaluating, and optimizing high-value and alternative data that support First Advantage’s data products. The Senior Director Data Products plays a pivotal role in shaping how First Advantage acquires, governs, and uses external data to drive value. More specifically, the individual in this role will: Lead Product Solutions data sourcing strategy, aligning external data investments with business priorities and product needs Identify and negotiate strategic partnerships with customer and alternative data providers, ensuring clear rights, value realization, and ongoing compliance Partner with Procurement, Legal, InfoSec, and Data Governance to manage due diligence, data rights, and regulatory compliance Collaborate with the Product Solutions team to maintain accuracy, consistency, and usability of data assets Work closely with senior leadership, Product Solutions and engineering teams to integrate data governance initiatives Maintain and enhance the inventory and catalog of key data assets, addressing gaps and future needs Monitor governance health, report progress, and implement innovative solutions to improve effectiveness Remain current on industry best practices, tools, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10+ years of experience in data sourcing, vendor management, or data strategy
- Strong understanding of consumer data (credit, criminal or verifications datasets)
- Proven success negotiating and managing data contracts
- Deep understanding of data licensing models, data rights, and regulatory frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across business, legal, and technology teams
- Strong understanding of data governance and compliance standards
- Strong project management skills, including project planning, execution, and monitoring
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, relationship building and negotiating skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data governance or catalog tools is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead Product Solutions data sourcing strategy, aligning external data investments with business priorities and product needs
- Identify and negotiate strategic partnerships with customer and alternative data providers, ensuring clear rights, value realization, and ongoing compliance
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, InfoSec, and Data Governance to manage due diligence, data rights, and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with the Product Solutions team to maintain accuracy, consistency, and usability of data assets
- Work closely with senior leadership, Product Solutions and engineering teams to integrate data governance initiatives
- Maintain and enhance the inventory and catalog of key data assets, addressing gaps and future needs
- Monitor governance health, report progress, and implement innovative solutions to improve effectiveness
- Remain current on industry best practices, tools, and regulatory requirements
Benefits
- Ability to work remotely with occasional business travel
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans
- 401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid company holidays
- Access to new tech and growth opportunities, and leaders who want to see you succeed!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
