Senior Director, Data and Analytics

Job Identification

• Job Title:               Senior Director, Data and Analytics
• Department:         Data and Analytics    
• Reports to:            Chief Information Officer
• Location:               Alexandria, VA
• Grade:                   22
• FLSA Status:          Exempt

Statement of Purpose

The Senior Director, Data and Analytics, leads the development and maturation of NIB’s Data and Analytics function, a new and strategically important unit within the IT department. This role is responsible for establishing a cohesive enterprise data strategy, including the consolidation and standardization of data and analytics methodologies, platforms, and practices across NIB. A central priority of the position is to collaborate with stakeholders throughout the NIB enterprise and the broader AbilityOne program to inventory, understand, and align data assets, and to lead the implementation of enterprise data standards, taxonomies, and cataloging practices. The Senior Director will also guide the implementation of a modern data factory architecture to support the appropriate distinction, movement, and use of data across operational (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) environments. Additionally, this position will engage with data-consuming communities across the organization to ensure data is accessible, well-presented, and aligned with business needs. As a member of the IT leadership team, this position works closely with peers across IT operations and delivery to ensure data is a shared, strategic asset that supports mission success and operational effectiveness.

Responsibility for the Work of Others

Will supervise the following positions to ensure execution of job duties to fulfill mission objectives:

• Program Director, Operations and Analysis
• Program Director, ERP Support Operations

Business Communications

• Senior Leadership                                                             Ongoing
• Employees in Other Divisions                                          Ongoing
• NIB Associated Agencies                                                  Ongoing
• US AbilityOne Commission                                              Ongoing
• Federal and State Agencies                                              Ongoing
• Military Services                                                               Ongoing

Education

Undergraduate degree in appropriately related curriculum. MBA is desirable.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable.

Training and Specialized Knowledge

• Strong leadership and teaming capabilities with the ability to operate independently, affect change across functions, and have a history of delivered results.
• Ability to build strong trusted working relationships with internal and external business customers and executive level management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modeling, pivot tables, Power Query, and complex formula development for analysis and reporting.
• Experience with modern Business Intelligence (BI) tools such as Power BI, Quicksight, or equivalent platforms for creating dashboards and visual analytics.
• Proficient in data analysis programming languages such as Python or R for data transformation, automation, and statistical analysis.
• Strong knowledge of ETL concepts, tools, and practices, including experience designing and managing data pipelines and integration workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS,