Director of Data Strategy, Planning & Analytics

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington is seeking a Director of Data, Planning & Analytics to lead a 6-person BI and analytics team within FPB. The role oversees financial reporting, budgeting analytics, and data storytelling, while setting long-term data strategy that informs executive decision-making.

Reporting to the AVP of Institutional Analytics & Decision Support, you will shape enterprise data tools, partner with campus stakeholders, and guide a transition to proactive, insight-driven planning in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, Data Science, or related field and 6 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, analytics, or institutional planning, including at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role with responsibility for directing teams, projects, or functional areas
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for degree
• Proven track record of leading and developing teams of reporting, analytics, or data professionals
• Experience with enterprise financial systems and reporting environments; ability to query, interpret, and synthesize large financial datasets across multiple systems

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, day-to-day oversight, and performance management for a team of 6 FTE, including BI professionals, Report Developers, and Data Analysts
• Oversee development, maintenance, and delivery of financial and operational reports from enterprise systems including Workday Finance
• Lead the design and delivery of visual analytics products, dashboards, and data stories for executive audiences
• Expand data delivery capabilities beyond structured reporting and ensure data governance alignment

Skills

Leadership

Data visualization

Workday Finance

Finance analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, Data Science, or related field

Master's degree or equivalent advanced training

Tools

Workday Finance reporting

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

The University of Washington is seeking a Director of Data, Planning & Analytics to lead a 6-person BI and analytics team within FPB. The role oversees financial reporting, budgeting analytics, and data storytelling, while setting long-term data strategy that informs executive decision-making.

Reporting to the AVP of Institutional Analytics & Decision Support, you will shape enterprise data tools, partner with campus stakeholders, and guide a transition to proactive, insight-driven planning in a