Director of Data & Analytics

Job Summary

Brandt Information Services is a leading provider of technology services for state wildlife and parks agencies. The Director of Data & Analytics will lead the company's enterprise data and analytics strategy, building on an established, high-performing team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Refine and execute Brandt’s enterprise data and analytics strategy.
• Lead the data and analytics roadmap.
• Maintain effective, ongoing cross-departmental communication.
• Prepare Brandt’s data foundation to support practical AI and ML initiatives.
• Lead the team developing dashboards and self-service BI.
• Provide technical direction with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL, and modern cloud analytics architectures.
• Partner with the Technology Department to continue evolving Microsoft Fabric.
• Oversee continued development of reliable ingestion and transformation pipelines.
• Guide practical, continuous improvements in data quality, performance, and governance.
• Lead and mentor the BI manager and the broader team of analysts and engineers.
• Translate business needs into analytics solutions.
• Stay current on relevant emerging data trends.
• Manage the data department’s budget and performance goals.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Data & Analytics, including experience leading teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of dimensional modeling, semantic models, SQL, data integration and cloud data platforms.
• Prior hands-on experience to provide technical direction with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL, and modern cloud analytics architectures.
• Experience integrating enterprise data sources such as Google Analytics, proprietary transactional databases, payment platforms, and REST/API-based systems.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable intellectual curiosity, sound judgement and internal initiative.
• Proven track record of increasing responsibility and success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annuity base salary ranging from $185,000.00 - $200,000.00.
• Health insurance through United Health Care.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Flexible/Open paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Nine (9) paid holidays.
• 401k plan with matching company contributions.
• Annual year-end performance bonuses.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Life insurance.
• Long term disability insurance.
• Free Udemy account for ongoing professional development and learning.