Associate Director, Data & Analytics

Remote
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Associate Director, Data & Analytics

About Sandy Hook Promise 
Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to end school shootings,
and create a culture change that prevents violence and other harmful acts that hurt children. Through its life-saving evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP educates and empowers youth and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated and/or at risk of hurting themselves or others. SHP is a moderate, bipartisan organization that supports sensible policy solutions that address the human side of gun violence and make schools safer.

SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.  

Commitment to Racial Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 
SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of race, diversity, equity, and inclusion (REDI) and is responsive to the views and issues of the diverse communities with which we live and work. SHP encourages individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to equity and inclusion to apply.  

Position Summary
The Associate Director of Data Analytics is to provide data modeling/analysis services, including the development of business intelligence dashboards, for the purpose of mining enterprise applications for information that enhances business processes. This individual is also responsible for assisting in building, deploying, and maintaining data support tools to effectively manage the data environment and improve data hygiene. This role will report to the Director, Data & Analytics.

Job Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
  • Devise, develop, and deploy required data dashboards, reports, and queries in response to business user needs.
  • In conjunction with data owners and department managers, develop data models and protocols for mining production databases.
  • Assist in the development of data management policies and procedures.
  • Identify research questions, problem solve using data analysis, and communicate the results to various stakeholders.
  • Develop effective processes to proactively monitor and improve data quality.
Operational Management
  • Work with application development staff to coordinate the creation and management of data queries.
  • Collaborate with unit managers, end users, development staff, and other stakeholders to integrate data management applications with existing systems.
  • Provide and apply quality assurance best practices for data analysis services across the organization.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to data models.
  • Create data definitions for new database file/table development and/or changes to existing ones.
  • Determine required environment components to ensure data access, as well as data consistency and integrity.
  • Develop routines for end users to facilitate best-practice use of data management tools.
  • Collaborate with database and disaster recovery administrators to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets.
  • Monitor data management system details within the database, including data pipelines and stored procedures, and implementation efficiency improvements.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications
  • College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science or statistics, and/or 7+ years of equivalent work experience.
  • Certifications in Tableau or Microsoft PowerBI.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts to executives and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work with various data visualization tools and choose the best tool for the job.
  • Understanding data warehousing and how data is stored and moved within a database is a big plus but optional.
  • Strong understanding of data models, structures, theories, principles, and practices.
  • Strong familiarity with data preparation, processing, classification, and forecasting.
  • Direct experience with data management techniques.
  • Project management experience.
  • Involvement in inter-departmental projects and experience communicating with various stakeholders.
Benefits and Salary Range 
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000. (SHP follows a strict internal rubric to help guide salary placement and ensure equitable pay amongst new hires and current staff. New hires should expect to be brought on at the start of the range, except in extenuating circumstances.) 
 
SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including:
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, and vision
  • Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
  • 401k match
  • Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.

Our organization operates within a distributed workforce, allowing for location flexibility across the country for most positions. We provide remote office support for all staff, which includes a laptop, home office reimbursement, monthly wifi reimbursement up to $40, and monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50.  
Equal Opportunity Employment 
SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are focused on promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and believe deeply in having a workforce comprised of people of all beliefs and backgrounds who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life. Members of all under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. 

 
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