Director- Data Analytics

Job Summary

The Director of Data Analytics is responsible for leading the institution's data analytics strategy and overseeing programs that transform data into actionable insights. This role manages analytics teams, implements advanced tools and technologies, and develops methodologies to support data-driven decision‑making. By leveraging data to inform business intelligence and improve operational efficiency, the Director ensures that analytics initiatives align with organizational goals and deliver measurable value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data analytics strategies, roadmaps, and initiatives to enable data‑driven decision‑making, predictive analytics, and business insights.
• Lead a team of data analysts, data scientists, and BI developers in designing, implementing, and managing data analytics solutions, data models, and analytical tools.
• Define data analytics standards, data governance policies, and reporting requirements to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for business users across the organization.
• Oversee the selection, integration, and management of data analytics tools, data visualization platforms, and predictive modeling technologies.
• Manage data analytics projects, data integration efforts, and data visualization implementations to deliver solutions that meet user needs, drive operational efficiencies, and support decision‑making.
• Monitor data analytics performance metrics, data quality indicators, and user adoption trends to track effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Implement data governance practices, data security measures, and compliance controls to protect sensitive data and ensure privacy and regulatory compliance.
• Stay informed about data analytics trends, methodologies, and emerging technologies through continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, department heads, and IT teams to identify requirements, prioritize projects, and align initiatives with business goals and KPIs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent combined with relevant experience.

Required Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years of supervisory knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent with relevant experience.

Experience leading complex, multi‑faced activities and supporting mission‑critical projects within a research enterprise.

Demonstrated ability to translate research administrative and institutional data into actionable insights that inform executive level strategy, planning, budgeting, and oversight.

Experience leading or significantly contributing to research‑focused major initiatives that include reporting, benchmarking, and external reporting requirements, including peer comparisons and federal research datasets.

Proven experience partnering with data stewards, system owners, IT, and governance bodies to align data definitions, integrations, quality standards, and governance across complex administrative systems.

Hands‑on experience with advanced quantitative and qualitative analytics and business intelligence tools to develop dashboards, analytical models, and decision support tools for operational leaders in complex institutional environments.

This role focuses on the business side of Data Analytics and not the scientific side.

Proposed Salary Range

$116,775.00 – $182,773.00

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia’s core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The institution complies with all applicable laws and policies to maintain a fair and respectful environment for all employees, applicants, and participants in institutional programs.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position. The position does not have any financial responsibilities, does not require a purchasing card, does not require travel, and does not require a security clearance. The position is considered a position of trust.

Background Check

Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check. For details, visit the Georgia Tech pre‑employment screening policy.

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