Assistant Director, Strategy & Analytics

DriveTime; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Company gym on-site

Paid time off

Job summary

DriveTime is seeking an Assistant Director, Strategy & Analytics to blend strategic thinking, advanced analytics, and people leadership across brands and functions. You will partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and deliver data-driven insights that improve efficiency, customer outcomes, and profitability.

You will lead a high-performing analytics team, leverage AI, automation, and modern data platforms to support enterprise decisions, develop

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in analytics, strategy, or related fields.
• 2+ years of leading projects or cross-functional initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, CS, or related field.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business value.
• Experience with cloud data platforms and analytics technologies.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop data-driven strategies aligned with objectives.
• Lead large-scale analytical initiatives to improve efficiency and growth.
• Translate complex challenges into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Establish reporting, analytics, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Forecast key drivers, trends, and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with product, technology, operations, BI, and data teams to ensure data quality.
• Drive innovation through AI, automation, and advanced analytics methodologies.
• Develop business cases and executive-ready recommendations.
• Communicate insights through dashboards and presentations.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing analytics team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Advanced analytics

SQL

Dashboards

Data storytelling

Communication

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Cloud platforms

SQL

Job description

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands includes in-house financing and servicing through Bridgecrest, which is one of the country’s leading financial servicing providers. Bridgecrest services roughly $25+ billion in finance receivables for DriveTime and other third parties. We service auto loans across a wide credit spectrum with the intent of creating a strong path to vehicle ownership for our customers.

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

In short, as an Assistant Director, Strategy & Analytics, you will combine strategic thinking, advanced analytics, and people leadership to drive business performance across the organization. You will partner with leaders across multiple brands and functions to identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and deliver data-driven insights that improve operational efficiency, customer outcomes, and profitability. This role leads a high-performing analytics team while leveraging modern technologies, including AI, automation, and advanced data platforms, to support enterprise-wide decision-making and continuous improvement.

In long, as the Assistant Director, Strategy & Analytics, you will be responsible for:

• Partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute data-driven strategies that support organizational objectives.
• Leading large-scale analytical initiatives that identify opportunities for operational improvement, increased efficiency, and business growth.
• Translating complex business challenges into actionable insights, recommendations, and strategic solutions.
• Establishing and maintaining reporting, analytics, and performance measurement frameworks that support informed decision-making.
• Identifying, monitoring, and forecasting key business drivers, trends, and performance indicators.
• Collaborating with product, technology, operations, business intelligence, and data teams to ensure data availability, quality, and accessibility.
• Driving innovation through the adoption of emerging technologies, automation, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics methodologies.
• Developing business cases, performance assessments, and strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
• Communicating insights through clear storytelling, visualizations, dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of analysts while fostering a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning.
• Promoting best practices in analytics, reporting, governance, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Managing multiple priorities and strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking For?

• Intellectual curiosity. Why? What? How? You naturally seek to understand the story behind the data and continuously look for opportunities to learn and improve.
• Strategic mindset. You can connect analytics to business outcomes and identify opportunities that create measurable value.
• Passionate and goal-oriented. You are energized by meaningful work and consistently strive to exceed expectations.
• Excellent analytical and reporting abilities. You can transform complex information into actionable insights that drive decision-making.
• Strong communication skills. You can confidently communicate with stakeholders at all levels, from frontline teams to executive leadership.
• Affinity for AI and innovation. You embrace new technologies and use them responsibly to improve efficiency, decision-making, and business outcomes.
• Leadership presence. You can inspire, coach, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• A mind for the details. You understand that accuracy matters and take pride in delivering high-quality work.

The Specifics.

• 6+ years of experience in business analytics, strategy, consulting, business intelligence, operations, finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience leading projects or cross-functional initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and drive measurable business value.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms and analytics technologies.
• Proficiency in SQL and advanced data analysis techniques.
• Advanced experience creating presentations, dashboards, visualizations, and executive-ready reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Haves.

• Master's degree (MBA, Analytics, Data Science, Finance, or related field).
• Experience leading or mentoring analyst
• Experience building AI agents, automation solutions, dashboards, or analytics applications.
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as financial services

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.
• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
• But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!

• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).

• Paid Time Off.Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!