Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Washington University in St. Louis—one of the nation’s premier research universities and home to the nationally recognized Washington University School of Medicine—seeks a strategic, collaborative, and analytically exceptional Senior Director of Enterprise Decision Support (EDS).

This senior leader will shape the university’s enterprise-wide decision-support function, providing neutral, high-quality analytical insight that guides resource allocation, strategic planning, and investment decisions across both the Danforth Campus and WashU Medicine. The Senior Director partners closely with academic, clinical, research, and administrative leaders—advancing institutional priorities through rigorous analyses, business case development, and effective storytelling grounded in data.

This role offers the opportunity to influence high-impact decisions for a globally ranked university and top-tier academic medical center, working at the intersection of strategy, finance, data, and institutional leadership.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Enterprise Decision Support Leadership 

• Lead the development and delivery of decision-ready business cases and analyses supporting university-wide and School of Medicine priorities. 

• Establish and uphold analytical standards, ensuring consistency in assumptions, methodologies, and scenario modeling across all EDS work products. 

• Oversee a portfolio of complex, cross-institutional analyses that inform senior decision-making at the highest levels (CFO, CAO, Provost, Deans, executive councils, and the Board of Trustees). 

• Serve as a trusted institutional advisor known for clarity, neutrality, and intellectual rigor. 

Strategic Insights & Advisory 

• Initiate new analyses that anticipate institutional needs, including benchmarking, capacity modeling, financial and operational forecasting, and long range planning. 

• Translate analytical findings into clear, compelling recommendations that enable leaders to compare options, evaluate trade-offs, and make confident strategic decisions. 

• Partner with leaders in academic departments, clinical operations, research administration, and central units to shape decision frameworks and refine strategic questions. 

Team Leadership & Talent Development 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professional analysts, promoting excellence in quantitative analysis, data storytelling, and stakeholder engagement. 

• Create a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the Enterprise Decision Support function. 

• Ensure work products meet the highest standards of accuracy, timeliness, and relevance. 

Institutional Collaboration & Communication 

• Build strong, trust-based relationships across WashU and WashU Medicine, functioning as a connective partner between units with diverse missions and needs. 

• Prepare and refine materials for enterprise governance bodies including executive councils, Cabinet, and the Board of Trustees. 

• Promote transparency and alignment through thoughtful communication, collaborative problem-solving, and shared analytical frameworks. 

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (8 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

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