Senior Director, Data Analytics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategy for Operations analytics and create, as well as, manage a high-performing analytics team.

• Oversee forecasting, optimization, decision-support, and predictive modeling projects.

• Conduct analyses that pinpoint effective operational models, cost-saving opportunities, and process enhancements.

• Direct the development of models that assess the impact of policy changes.

• Align Operations analytics with College Board’s strategic vision and the wider data ecosystem.

• Set the technical direction for contemporary analytic methods, including AI-assisted coding and statistical modeling.

• Define methodologies, quality standards, and technical priorities for analytics deliverables.

• Share strategic analytics insights with senior leadership to enhance operational decision-making.

• Integrate analytics into Product, Program, and Technology objectives.

• Collaborate with Finance and Program teams on budget assumptions, goals, cost drivers, and variance monitoring.

• Recruit, onboard, lead, mentor, and develop the analytics team.

• Foster future capabilities in modeling, AI, and data infrastructure.

• Promote a culture of inclusivity and high achievement that aligns with College Board’s mission and Operating Principles.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8–10+ years of combined education and experience, encompassing practical data analysis and overseeing analytics initiatives in a professional environment.

• A Master’s degree in a quantitative or equivalent discipline (mandatory).

• Advanced skills in data analytics involving forecasting, statistical analysis, and cost evaluation.

• Strong preference for experience in predictive modeling, statistical analysis, optimization, forecasting, cost evaluation, or decision support.

• Demonstrated history of driving operational excellence and achieving measurable outcomes.

• Experience in leading a team and influencing analytic decisions at the senior leadership level.

• Strategic thinking, analytical prowess, and planning capabilities.

• Background in applying analytics to operational, customer experience, or process-improvement challenges within government, education, technology, or service-oriented sectors.

• Willingness to travel 4–6 times a year to College Board offices or for College Board business.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

• A curious and enthusiastic attitude towards emerging technologies, openness to adopting AI-driven solutions, and the capacity to learn new digital tools independently.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills that are clear and concise.

• A learner’s mindset with a dedication to personal growth.

• A collaborative and empathetic approach to teamwork.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

• Salaries adjusted based on location.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• A supportive team environment and a meaningful career path.

• Open and transparent discussions regarding compensation and benefits.

• Occasional in-person business travel.