Director- Data Analytics

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology is seeking a Director of Data Analytics to lead the data analytics strategy and teams. You will drive initiatives that transform data into actionable insights, align analytics with institutional goals, and oversee governance, security, and performance measurement across the organization.

The role requires a strong background in analytics leadership, data visualization, and collaboration with university stakeholders to deliver measurable value and drive data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years in supervisory roles.
• Experience with data visualization, dashboards, and executive reporting; proficient in R/Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data analytics strategies and roadmaps.
• Lead a team of data analysts, data scientists, and BI developers.
• Define data analytics standards, governance, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee selection and management of analytics tools and visualization platforms.
• Manage data analytics projects, integrations, and visualizations.
• Monitor performance metrics, data quality, and user adoption.
• Implement data governance, security, and compliance controls.
• Stay informed on analytics trends and technologies through continuous learning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify data requirements and align with KPIs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analytics

Leadership

Team management

Python

R

Data visualization

Executive summaries

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

R

Python

Job description

About Us

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Us

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

• Students are our top priority.
• We strive for excellence.
• We thrive on diversity.
• We celebrate collaboration.
• We champion innovation.
• We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
• We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
• We act ethically.
• We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

The Director of Data Analytics is responsible for leading the institution's data analytics strategy and overseeing programs that transform data into actionable insights. This role manages analytics teams, implements advanced tools and technologies, and develops methodologies to support data-driven decision-making. By leveraging data to inform business intelligence and improve operational efficiency, the Director ensures that analytics initiatives align with organizational goals and deliver measurable value. Additionally, the role includes setting individual and team goals, designing an effective organizational structure to achieve those objectives, evaluating employee and group performance, providing constructive feedback, and making informed compensation decisions. This responsibility ensures that personnel performance aligns with institutional priorities while fostering a culture of accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Job Duty 1 - Develop and execute data analytics strategies, roadmaps, and initiatives to enable data-driven decision-making, predictive analytics, and business insights within the organization.
• Job Duty 2 - Lead a team of data analysts, data scientists, and BI developers in designing, implementing, and managing data analytics solutions, data models, and analytical tools.
• Job Duty 3 - Define data analytics standards, data governance policies, and reporting requirements to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for business users across the organization.
• Job Duty 4 - Oversee the selection, integration, and management of data analytics tools, data visualization platforms, and predictive modeling technologies to support reporting, data analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Job Duty 5 - Manage data analytics projects, data integration efforts, and data visualization implementations to deliver data analytics solutions that meet user needs, drive operational efficiencies, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Job Duty 6 - Monitor data analytics performance metrics, data quality indicators, and user adoption trends to track data analytics effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous enhancement of data analytics capabilities.
• Job Duty 7 - Implement data governance practices, data security measures, and compliance controls to protect sensitive data, ensure data privacy, and comply with regulatory requirements in data analytics operations.
• Job Duty 8 - Stay informed about data analytics trends, analytics methodologies, and emerging technologies through continuous learning, industry research, and professional development to enhance data analytics expertise, drive innovation, and deliver valuable data insights that empower decision-makers within the organization.
• Job Duty 9 - Collaborate with business stakeholders, department heads, and IT teams to identify data analytics requirements, prioritize data analytics projects, and align data analytics initiatives with business goals and KPIs.
• Job Duty 10 - Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

Required Qualifications

Required Experience

8+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years of supervisory knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing datasets, creating effective data visualizations, and preparing concise reports and executive summaries for leaders in a research organization, including the senior research officer (e.g., Executive Vice President for Research).
• Experience assessing and synthesizing large and complex data sets from multiple sources.
• Experience partnering with data stewards, system owners, IT, and governance bodies to align data definitions, integrations, quality standards, and governance across complex administrative systems.
• Experience translating research data and business operations data into actionable insights to inform executive level strategy, planning, budgeting, and operational oversight.
• Experience using advanced analytics and business intelligence tools to develop dashboards, analytical models, and decision support tools for operational leaders.
• Experience working with R/ Python.

Proposed Salary

Proposed Salary Range: $116,775.00- $182,773.00 commensurate with experience

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual