Director, Business Intelligence and Analytics

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team towards optimizing the design and delivery of enterprise-wide reporting and analytics across fundraising, program/planning, finance, and operations.
• Build and maintain executive-ready dashboards and reporting tools that enable faster, more informed decision-making.
• Serve as a strategic partner to leadership, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Direct and mentor a team of analysts and BI professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the intake, prioritization, and delivery of analytics and reporting requests across departments.
• Partner with data engineering and IT teams to ensure a scalable, reliable data infrastructure and high data quality standards.
• Implement automation and process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting.
• Maintain data governance practices, including metric definitions, documentation, and data integrity standards.
• Have familiarity with and excitement about generative BI and the use of LLMs and AI agents for more conversational, real-time analytics.
• Keep apprised of new tools, technology, and especially AI advancements to reduce manual work and to champion AI-powered analytics into the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive work experience in business intelligence, finance, business analytics, data analytics, or a related field.
• Proven track record of leading analytics or BI teams and delivering high-impact reporting and insights.
• Expert proficiency in SQL and proficiency with BI / analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Looker, or similar) and modern cloud data platforms (Azure/Fabric, Snowflake, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in a scripting language, preferably Python, data modeling, ETL concepts, and governed semantic layers for business intelligence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present insights to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Experience utilizing AI to drive efficiencies and reduce manual work burdens.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, set clear expectations, adapt communication to different stakeholders, and recommend data-driven solutions that best support business goals.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making through data.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Preferred Experience:
• Experience with MS Azure, Fabric, and Salesforce CRM.
• Experience building data-driven cultures and leading organizational change.
• Exposure to generative BI or advanced analytics techniques is a plus.

Pay

$150,000 - $160,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.