Sr. Director, Data Science & Analytics

About the role

Build and scale a center of excellence in data science and analytics, reporting directly to the VP of the Firefly Product organization, to drive a culture of data-driven decision-making, investment, product validation, and resource prioritization!

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a world-class, centralized data science organization, integrating data engineering, analytics, and modeling across Firefly
• Establish consistent instrumentation and a shared benchmark framework across all products
• Implement standardized experimentation and automated, reliable readouts to support rapid learning and product iteration
• Deliver actionable product guidance, not just dashboards—proactively steering roadmap and portfolio choices with clear, data-driven insights
• Own monthly product health reviews and drive weekly business narratives that inform quarterly planning, staffing, and strategic bets
• Partner with product, engineering, marketing, and finance to guide roadmaps, investment decisions, and financial modeling, ensuring every product choice is grounded in measurable impact
• Lead the development of models that reveal activation, retention, cross-product journeys, and quality signals, enabling deep understanding of user segments and product evolution
• Inspire, hire, and manage a diverse team of Data professionals toward ambitious business objectives
• Define the data science, business analytics, and product analytics vision for Firefly; set the technical roadmap and align it with broader business goals
• Collaborate cross-functionally ensure data-driven insights directly inform strategic priorities and product innovation

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience (MS a plus)
• A minimum of eight years of work experience managing analytics teams, working collaboratively with Product and Engineering teams, and guiding data-influenced product and business planning, prioritization and strategy development
• Deep expertise working closely with product to support, drive, and validate building both products users love and successful businesses at scale
• Proven ability to influence strategy and lead change through compelling communication of data-driven insights
• Intellectual curiosity, decisiveness, and adaptability in ambiguous, complex environments
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills

Qualifications

• Experience building and leading multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, engineers, and analytics professionals
• Proven track record of driving data-driven decision-making and strategy in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to communicate complex data insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders

Skills

• Data analysis and modeling
• Data engineering and infrastructure
• Data visualization and storytelling
• Product management and strategy
• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives

Pay

$182,400 -- $397,250 annually

Schedule

Full-time