Data and Analytics Manager

Northern Neck Insurance Company; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Neck Insurance Company is seeking a Data and Analytics Manager in Virginia to lead the strategy, development, and ongoing enhancement of the enterprise data platform, BI capabilities, and data enablement functions. You will partner with executive leadership to build scalable, secure data capabilities and promote self-service analytics across the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in modern data architecture, governance, and analytics platforms, with a track

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data platforms, BI, or enterprise data management.
• 5+ years in leadership building high-performing technical teams.
• Experience with enterprise data platforms and modern data architecture.
• Strong governance, metadata, lineage, and security knowledge.
• Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute data platform and BI strategy (Fabric, unified data platform, self-service).
• Own data architecture including ingestion, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data modeling.
• Establish data governance, quality, lineage, and controls.
• Oversee BI delivery model including backlog and release governance.
• Lead Data Citizen Program and enterprise data literacy initiatives.
• Drive self-service analytics adoption and usage metrics.
• Develop training programs for business users.
• Promote dashboards and reports across business units.
• Partner with leadership to align data strategy to outcomes.
• Collaborate with IT Infrastructure to align database performance with data needs.
• Lead onshore and offshore resources and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Data architecture

ETL/ELT

Governance

BI delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Change management

Communication

Offshore delivery

Education

Advanced degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, or equivalent experience

Tools

Fabric

Power BI

Azure data services

Job description

Job Title: Data and Analytics Manager
Location: Hybrid Virginia with Remote Option
Reports to: Chief Technology Officer
Salary Range: $98,200-$158,250

Position Overview

The Head of Data Platforms is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and ongoing enhancement of the organization’s enterprise data platform, business intelligence capabilities, and data enablement functions. This role serves as a strategic leader across business and technology teams, ensuring that data architecture, governance, reporting, and analytics capabilities align with organizational priorities and support informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in enterprise data platforms, modern data architecture, and business intelligence delivery, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to drive adoption of self-service analytics and data literacy across the organization. This role will work closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to build scalable, secure, and business-ready data capabilities.

Data and Analytics Manager - Responsibilities

Define and execute data platform and BI strategy (Fabric, unified data platform, self-service)

Own data architecture including ingestion, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data modeling

Establish data governance, quality, lineage, and controls

Oversee BI delivery model including backlog and release governance

Lead Data Citizen Program and enterprise data literacy initiatives

Drive self-service analytics adoption and track usage metrics

Develop training programs and materials for business users

Promote adoption of dashboards and reports across business units

Partner with business leadership to align data strategy to outcomes

Partners with IT Infrastructure to align database performance and operational controls with data platform needs.

Lead onshore and offshore resources and vendors

Data and Analytics Manager - Requirements

Relevant education in information systems, computer science, data analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

10+ years of progressive experience in data platforms, business intelligence, or enterprise data management

5+ years of leadership experience building and managing high-performing technical teams

Deep expertise in modern data architecture, ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, governance, and analytics platforms

Experience with Microsoft data ecosystem tools such as Fabric, Power BI, Azure data services, and self-service reporting environments

Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata, lineage, security, and control frameworks

Proven ability to partner with business leaders to translate strategy into scalable data solutions and measurable outcomes

Excellent communication, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience leading vendor, consultant, and offshore delivery models

Insurance industry experience, especially in enterprise reporting, operational data, or regulatory data environments

Advanced degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, or equivalent experience.

We work in a hybrid environment, with flexibility for both in-office and remote work arrangements based on business needs and role expectations. A fully remote work plan may be considered under certain circumstances.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to shape a newly created leadership role and influence the strategic direction of the organization’s enterprise data platform and analytics capabilities

High-visibility role with the ability to influence enterprise strategy, decision-making, and business outcomes

Collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position is hybrid and will require time in our Irvington, VA and Frederick, MD offices. There may be overnight travel required. The physical demands require the ability to sit, talk, see and hear and to be able to operate an automobile, telephone and computer keypad.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform essential functions.