Head of Data Analytics

North 40 Corporation; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

HSA

Employee discount

Job summary

North 40 Outfitters seeks a seasoned Head of Data Analytics to guide analytics strategy, governance, and enterprise BI initiatives. You will partner with executives and cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision making and business growth.

The role requires 10+ years in analytics, strong leadership, and deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Azure data services. You will shape standards, collaborate across orgs, and champion innovative data practices at North 40 Outfitters.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise analytics, BI, or data management experience.
• 5+ years of leadership directing analytics or BI teams.
• Experience with executive leadership and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's in Data Analytics, CS, IS, Stats, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for analytics, BI, and data governance initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop data-driven strategies.
• Develop and oversee a scalable analytics environment using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics leadership

Project management

Business acumen

Data governance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Power Query

DAX

SQL

Azure Data Services

Azure Synapse

Azure Data Factory

OneLake

ETL/ELT

Job description

To tell the story of North 40 Outfitters is to tell a success story of the people of the Northwest.We do what we love, and love what we do because we’re passionate. We’re dedicated. We give it all we’ve got and then we get up in the morning and do it all over again. We’re farmers and ranchers. We’re barrel racers and river chasers. We’re honest. We’re helpful. And our families, our friends, and our communities are everything. This is us. This is who we are. It’s what we do every day.

Our Values:

• Embrace Authenticity
• Encourage Transparency
• Build Trust
• Earn Respect
• Deliver Value
• Serve Our Customers

Job Description

North 40 Outfitters is looking to hire a Head of Data Analytics to join our team. We believe that each team member plays a vital role in the success of our company, and we are looking for authentic and enthusiastic people who love our lifestyle and believe in service before self.

As the Head of Data Analytics at North 40 Outfitters, you will provide strategic leadership for the organization's enterprise analytics, business intelligence, and data governance initiatives. You will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and execute an enterprise analytics strategy that empowers data-driven decision-making, improves operational performance, and supports long‑term business growth. This role involves developing and overseeing a modern, scalable analytics environment using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure data services, and industry best practices, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to leading with integrity while promoting a collaborative, service‑first culture across the organization.
• Self‑motivated leader with the ability to take initiative, adapt to changing business priorities, and drive organizational change.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships across business and technology teams while influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in enterprise analytics, business intelligence, data management, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing enterprise analytics, business intelligence, or data teams.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing enterprise analytics strategies that improve business performance and support organizational growth.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership to develop data‑driven strategies and lead cross‑functional initiatives.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Power BI in an enterprise environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Power Query, DAX, SQL, Azure Data Services, Microsoft Entra ID, enterprise data warehousing, semantic models, OneLake, ETL/ELT processes, and modern data architecture.
• Experience establishing enterprise reporting standards, KPI frameworks, dashboard development standards, and data visualization best practices.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data governance, data quality management, security, compliance, and reporting governance.
• Experience leading enterprise data platform modernization and optimization initiatives.
• Knowledge of Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Python or R, Microsoft Copilot, machine learning, predictive analytics, and AI‑assisted analytics preferred.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Git version control preferred.Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into meaningful business insights and executive recommendations.
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, project management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage multiple initiatives, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Ability to champion innovation while maintaining strong governance, security, operational excellence, and data integrity.
• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer while performing repetitive keyboard and mouse functions.
• Ability to occasionally travel (10–30%) to company locations, vendor facilities, and other business‑related events.

Additional Information

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We offera competitive wage, a rewarding work environment, andgenerous benefits and perks such aspaid holidays, a 401(k) option, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells.

North 40 Outfitters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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