Director of UVA Strategic Analysis, Office of the President

Position Summary

The Office of the President at the University of Virginia seeks a Director of Strategic Analysis to join its strategic analysis team for a three-year term appointment. The Director will provide leadership to a team made up of post-graduate and post-undergraduate fellows and current UVA student interns. The Director leads the group in ensuring management of strategic planning workflows and timely and effective completion of projects. The Director interfaces with senior leadership to manage project needs, engage with stakeholders to scope projects, and ensures overall impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required, master’s degree preferred and may substitute for some experience.
• Experience: Eight years of increasingly responsible experience, including 3-5 years of experience in project management, analysis, corporate strategy or strategy consulting.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Experience with and understanding of successful collaborative problem-solving approaches in organizations.
• Strong quantitative skills, including proficiency with statistical analysis and modeling.
• Ability to apply logical thinking and structured problem-solving to business challenges.
• Proficient in analytical tools and platforms (e.g., Excel, SQL, BI tools, financial modeling, forecasting techniques).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proven ability to clearly articulate information in multiple forums to senior executive audiences.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues while maintaining complete confidentiality; strong integrity and sound judgment about highly sensitive information and issues in a variety of settings, including ability to exercise appropriate discretion with highly confidential engagements.
• High level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and collaboration.
• Ability to interact with executive level administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders in a productive, positive and professional manner.
• Leadership and management skills; ability to effectively lead in a matrix environment, provide coaching and development for members of a team, and create a highly positive and collaborative work climate.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

Application Information

To apply, please search for requisition number R0085153 and complete an application with your resume and cover letter. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.