About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Data & IT to lead data, analytics, and internal technology functions within a mission-driven organization.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a data and internal technology strategy aligned with organizational priorities
- Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the data ecosystem: data warehouses, data pipelines, reporting infrastructure, and BI dashboards
- Establish and strengthen data governance practices for data quality, privacy, security, accessibility, and consistency
- Develop organization-wide standards for knowledge management, collaboration platforms, information architecture, document management, and AI-enabled tools
- Oversee day-to-day IT operations: end-user support, system administration, device lifecycle management, cybersecurity, business continuity
- Evaluate, select, implement, and manage internal technology solutions, software procurement, vendor relationships, and MSP performance
- Partner with leadership to establish technology priorities and implementation roadmap
- Lead change management and organization-wide adoption of data and technology initiatives
- Manage Data & IT resource planning and investment recommendations
- Supervise, coach, and develop a direct report
- Travel nationally as needed
Requirements
- At least 6 years of progressive experience building and executing data or analytics functions
- 3–5 years of experience supervising and developing direct reports, setting KPIs
- Demonstrated ability to translate organizational strategy into prioritized technology roadmaps
- Strong technical fluency in SQL, data architecture, analytics, and modern data platforms
- Experience evaluating, managing, and improving enterprise technology solutions, including SaaS and data platforms
- Experience integrating workflow automation, AI-enabled tools, and business systems
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality, privacy, security, and responsible information stewardship
- Experience overseeing internal IT operations, MSPs, cybersecurity, device management, and business continuity
- Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work without visa sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in nonprofit, education, or EdTech
- Experience with Salesforce, including administration, reporting, or integrations
- Familiarity with modern cloud data platforms, BI tools, and ETL/ELT technologies
- Experience supporting fully remote or geographically distributed teams
Conditions
- Annual salary: $120,000–$139,114 (non-negotiable range)
- Remote work environment
- Unlimited discretionary time off (DTO) and sick time
- 21 paid holidays and office closure days in 2026