Director of Data Strategy and Analytics - Agency Director of Strategic Operations 2

Are you ready to build something transformational? Step into the role of Director of Data Strategy and Analytics with the Executive Offices and lead the charge in reshaping how an entire agency leverages data. As a senior leader, you will champion a unified, accessible data ecosystem across Facilities, Capital Programs, Real Estate, Procurement, and Supplier Diversity. Your hard work will turn complex information into powerful insights that drive smarter solutions!

This is more than a leadership role; it is a ground-floor opportunity to build a modern data environment from the ground up. You will break down silos, replace manual processes with innovative solutions, and foster a culture where data fuels strategy at every level. If you are a visionary who thrives on creating structure from complexity and leading meaningful change, this is your chance to make a lasting impact!

The Opportunity:

Over time you will build a data warehouse to consolidate our key operational systems, implementing BI tools that put real-time information in the hands of people who need it. This role is made for someone who has spent their career at the intersection of technical depth and human dynamics - who can reverse-engineer a broken data pipeline in the morning and facilitate a room full of skeptical program managers in the afternoon.

You will be handed a mandate, genuine executive support, and the opportunity to design the solution yourself. This critical position will have the autonomy to lead, build relationships and credibility to change culture and make adoption happen. As the program matures, you will build a team; hiring and developing analysts, data engineers, and BI professionals who will grow alongside the work.

We are a large Pennsylvania public agency responsible for the facilities that house state government, the capital programs that build and modernize them, the real estate portfolio that supports them, and the procurement and supplier diversity programs that fund them. The work we do touches billions of dollars in public investment and the daily operations of thousands of state employees. The work of this agency is not abstract. It is the buildings where people work, the contracts that employ small and diverse businesses, the capital investments that shape communities across Pennsylvania for decades. Your data strategy will make all that work better.

Ready to Build?

We invite applications from candidates with experience in data strategy, business intelligence, enterprise analytics, navigating organizational resistance, and technology-enabled organizational change - particularly those with backgrounds in infrastructure, capital programs, real estate, procurement, or public sector operations to develop a clear-eyed picture of what a modern, integrated data environment should look like for a complex, large scale agency.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Work and telework schedule may be flexible and can be discussed further in the interview. You will be required to report in-office a minimum of 2 days per week.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Five years of professional experience in business process analysis, strategic or program planning, business process improvement, change management, project management, program evaluation and analysis, or related work, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a Bachelor's degree in data science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a closely related technical field. (A degree in a non-technical field will substitute for the technical education requirement if you possess a professional certification such as AWS Certified Data Analytics, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer, or Certified Analytics Professional.)

• You must have at least five years of experience developing, leading, or executing an enterprise-level data strategy or data governance program within a large, complex organization (public sector, government, or comparable private sector organization with 500+ employees).

• You must have experience leading the design and/or implementation of a centralized data warehouse, data lake, or enterprise analytics platform that consolidated data from two (2) or more source systems (e.g., CMMS, ERP, procurement, real estate, or project management systems).

• You must have experience with one or more business intelligence or analytics platforms (such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or comparable tools), including dashboard development and deployment to non-technical end users.

• You must have experience establishing or formalizing a data governance structure, including data ownership, data quality standards, access controls, and accountability frameworks.

• You must have experience designing and maintaining organizational performance management frameworks, including the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), benchmarks, and executive-level dashboards or scorecards.

• You must have experience leading organizational change management initiatives specifically related to transitioning an organization from manual/spreadsheet-based reporting processes to automated or platform-based data operations.

• You must have experience serving as a bridge between technical staff and non-technical operational leaders, including development of training programs or self-service tools for non-technical users.

• You must have at least three years of experience in a senior leadership or management role, including direct supervision of professional staff (analysts, data engineers, BI developers, or equivalent) and management of vendor or consultant relationships.

• You must have experience advising executive leadership (C-suite, agency head, or equivalent) on data strategy, analytics insights, or technology investment decisions.

• You must have experience managing project budgets, timelines, and procurement processes for data, analytics, or technology initiatives, including oversight of third-party vendors or system integrations.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Master's degree or an MBA with a demonstrated concentration in data, analytics, or information technology.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.