Director of Data Analytics - HOMELINK

This Director of Data Analytics will play a key role in the growth of the company to support data driven strategic initiatives for all internal and external stakeholders - which will include collecting, integrating and communicating data. While leading a team, the director will also implement core data capabilities and evangelize a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout HOMELINK. The Director of Data Analytics is responsible for leading all data strategy, analytics, business intelligence, reporting and data engineering functions within VGM HOMELINK.

Reports to: SVP of Systems within VGM HOMELINK

Working Hours Classification: Full-Time, 40 hours per week to meet business need

Working Location: Open to on-site in Waterloo, Iowa; hybrid or remote within the United States

Responsibilities/Duties

• Build out and oversee all data infrastructure and processes, including data governance and data integrity approaches
• Implement data strategies and manage projects and resources. Identify and define both process and data improvements. Ensure compliance with deliverable reporting requirements by performing quality data audits and analysis
• Assist executives in defining organizational goals and strategic plans around their data needs.
• Expert business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area(s).
• Develop data-centric methodologies and analyses to support core business functions
• Serve as thought leader on data issues in strategic partnerships and via external sources to solve key challenges facing the business.
• Manage data insights and analytics, including operational dashboards in partnership with all business areas
• Oversee all data analytics inclusive of performance and financial measurement and reporting
• Enable BI and Analytics technologies across Homelink platforms
• Deliver insightful analysis and recommendations that can be acted upon by the organization at all levels
• Build in-depth knowledge of the business success drivers (including determining the KPIs that will help meet our forecasts) and deliver value added solutions that have a measurable impact on the business
• Facilitate the establishment and execution of the data roadmap and strategic vision for information delivery and management, including enterprise data warehouse, big data, BI & analytics, and data management
• Create the infrastructure to generate reports focused on performance around cost and utilization and create a culture of data driven operational excellence
• Develop new and support existing algorithms that identify gaps in the business and integrate these into business programs that support improved operations.
• Develop executive-level relationships with key members of the leadership team and influence key project stakeholders to support their delivery of critical initiatives
• Track and report achievements and challenges and communicate progress on regularly defined intervals to senior leadership.

Position Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• 5 years’ experience working developing data solutions in an analytical, high transaction, high volume environment
• Experience being the lead point of contact, consulting with and problem solving with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with data reporting using BI applications (Crystal Reports, Reporting Services, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Experience in Data Mining, Statistical Modeling, Forecasting, and/or Predictive Modeling
• Experience with Data Integration / SSIS / SSAS / Data Vault
• Full lifecycle Project Management experience specifically focused within technical solutions delivery
• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years’ work-related experience in Computer Science/Engineering or Technology related field, or in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, MIS, Data Science, or similar program required.

Skills/Competencies:

• A commitment to deliver exceptional service. Self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity and ability to anticipate future project needs.
• Ability to work autonomously and within teams. Ability to work with colleagues and clients in virtual videoconferencing.
• Robust personal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexibility and willingness to embrace change.

Physical Requirements:

• Operation of office equipment and using technology efficiently such as computers, phones, misc. office equipment.
• Visual abilities to include reading, distance vision and peripheral vision.
• Comfort and acceptance of a remote work environment; working at a distance from the home-office and team members yet staying connected through in-office virtual networks. Occasional travel to business-critical meetings or events. Rare but on occasion.

Learn more about VGM HOMELINK: HOMELNK, a division within VGM Group’s family of businesses, is an innovative national provider of integrated specialty services for the healthcare and workers’ compensation industries. HOMELINK provides a comprehensive offering of ancillary care products and services, including advanced clinical programs, and partners with both payers and providers. As a privately held, employee-owned company, HOMELINK team members are committed to delivering high quality service from referral to resolution. To learn more about VGM HOMELINK, visit our website at www.vgmhomelink.com.

Compensation Overview: The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate.

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