Director of Data, Planning & Analytics

Finance, Planning, and Budgeting (FPB) has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Data, Planning & Analytics  to join their team.  

About this Opportunity  

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Institutional Analytics & Decision Support, the Director of Data, Planning & Analytics conducts strategic evaluation of data and analytical resources available and provides expert guidance on enterprise data, reporting, and analytics planning tools. The Director works at the nexus of institutional finance, budgeting, and academic resource planning, translating complex data into intelligence that drives executive decision-making. 

The Director leads a high-impact team within Institutional Analytics & Decision Support (IADS), a unit of the University of Washington’s Finance, Planning & Budgeting division. This role directs a team of data analysts, report developers, and analytics professionals engaged in activities including complex report development, business analysis, data analysis, analytics tools, and the delivery of secure, reliable information to support decision-making. This position leads a current team of 6 FTE, with potential additional FTE expected to join upon finalization of the university’s budget model transition, giving the Director an opportunity to shape both the culture and structure of an expanding team. 

This role is responsible for advancing the team’s capabilities across three integrated domains: financial reporting and data delivery, analytical planning and decision support, and visual analytics and data storytelling. This includes establishing long-term strategies for data tools, and analytics solutions; making recommendations regarding data strategy, system enhancements, and potential AI integrations that support the reporting and analytical functions of the university. 

Key Responsibilities 

Team Leadership and Organizational Development (40%) 

• Provide strategic direction, day-to-day oversight, and performance management for a team of 6 FTE, including Business Intelligence professionals, Report Developers, and Data Analysts. Assign work, set priorities, and ensure the team delivers high-quality operational and analytical data products on time and aligned to stakeholder needs and institutional priorities 

• Direct a team of data and analytics professionals responsible for report development, data analysis, and BI analytics solution delivery, ensuring effective resource allocation and alignment with enterprise needs 

• Define and evolve team roles, workflows, and competency frameworks to support the transition from a primarily reactive reporting function to a proactive decision support organization and modern computing and analytics function 

• Foster a team culture grounded in analytical rigor, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and service to institutional stakeholders. Model and promote a proactive, insight-oriented approach to financial data and planning questions 

Reporting, Planning & Analytics (55%) 

• Oversee the development, maintenance, and delivery of financial and operational reports from enterprise systems including Workday Finance, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and fitness for purpose across FPB and campus administrative audiences 

• Lead the design and delivery of visual analytics products, dashboards, and data stories that address institutional financial priorities and academic portfolio questions for CFO, President/Provost, B