Data Strategy & Analytics Director

UF Information Technology (UFIT); Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking an AST DIR, Data Management to lead the CFO Intelligence & Analytics (CIA) Suite, steering data strategy, governance, and analytics across UF. This senior role drives data initiatives, aligns resources, and ensures robust BI outputs that support financial planning and leadership decisions.

The position collaborates with CFO leadership, campus data owners, and UFIT resources to deliver data-driven solutions, host trainings, and advance data literacy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information systems, data analytics, data science or other relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in data management, analytics or business intelligence, preferably in higher education setting.
• Experience with financial data at the University of Florida, along with UF systems and applications.
• Demonstrated experience with financial data, reporting and supporting strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and strategic management of the CFO Intelligence & Analytics (CIA) Suite.
• Lead data initiatives related to management, analytics, and reporting within the CFO Division.
• Oversee the design and implementation of data solutions, including reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support financial planning, decision-making, and business intelligence.
• Collaborate with CFO leadership to identify data needs and deliver data-driven solutions to address business challenges.
• Identify alignment opportunities to leverage existing resources and determine when new solutions are required.
• Evaluate and enable the use of AI tools when appropriate.
• Ensure the technical performance and reliability of CIA Suite tools and outputs.
• Maintain business continuity of the CIA Suite during the Workday implementation and other large-scale transformation projects.

Skills

Data management

Analytics

Business intelligence

Education

Master's degree in information systems, data analytics, data science or other relevant field

Job description

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking an AST DIR, Data Management to lead the CFO Intelligence & Analytics (CIA) Suite, steering data strategy, governance, and analytics across UF. This senior role drives data initiatives, aligns resources, and ensures robust BI outputs that support financial planning and leadership decisions.

The position collaborates with CFO leadership, campus data owners, and UFIT resources to deliver data-driven solutions, host trainings, and advance data literacy.