Market Data Strategy & Analytics Lead

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a senior data strategist to lead data science initiatives and provide strategic market intelligence for the A/E industry in the Omaha area.

You will guide analytics teams, translate business needs into actionable models, and develop enterprise-grade dashboards to support growth and decision-making. This role emphasizes collaboration with executives and cross-functional stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics or Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Analytics, or related field.
• 15 years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, or predictive modeling, and forecasting with preference to A/E industry.
• 5 years of experience leading data analytics teams.
• Demonstrated success implementing machine learning and AI solutions that generate measurable business value.
• Successful development of effective business intelligence dashboards that align with growth goals and objectives.
• Experience with data service and warehousing platforms such as AlphaSense, Dodge Analytics, Global Data, CB Insights, S&P, Snowflake, and similar, and API integrations.
• Deep knowledge of the A/E industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-business collaboration efforts.
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration with Area, Region, Market Sector, Business Group, and Corporate leadership teams.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine a market research strategy in partnership with the Director of Marketing and Growth; Strategy and Market Development Director; Collaborative Growth team; and technology and financial stakeholders to support proactive identification of market and geographic expansion opportunities.
• Direct and manage research, objective market data assessment projects and tools that harness client and competitor intelligence, leading indicators of sector-and geographic growth, and other economic, geopolitical, technology innovation, and public opinion factors. Responsible for data quality, integrity, and security within the team and cross-functionally.
• Consider, select, jointly develop, deploy and govern predictive models, machine-learning algorithms, and statistical analysis to identify trends, risks, and early indicators of opportunity supporting enterprise growth goals. Collaborate closely with financial planning, financial operations, global technology, enterprise transformation, and AI teams.
• Synthesize and align information from multiple sources to inform business outcomes and support enterprise decision-making.
• Select and manage research platform accounts for optimal use case, data accuracy, and return on investment.
• Develop, direct, manage, and adapt business intelligence dashboards for in support of Market Sector, Region, Area, Business Group, and Executive Leaders.
• Support and inform pursuit and campaign strategy, client service, and competitive positioning.

Skills

Data storytelling

Team leadership

Machine learning

Communication skills

Forecasting analytics

Education

Master's degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

AlphaSense

Dodge Analytics

Global Data

CB Insights

S&P

Snowflake

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

As a senior data strategist in the A/E industry, you have unique and equal insights to offer in effective data collection strategies; tools and platforms that support data analysis; and data science, machine-learning and statistical models that yield true market and business development intelligence. You commonly support strategic decision-making by business, executive, and technology leaders, and translate their needs into action by using strong communication and organization skills. You are well-accustomed to leading the definition, development and evolution of tactics that produce cohesive insight while integrating pure industry research, market trends, forecasting and modeling. You can assess business challenges and opportunities and produce clarity by applying critical thinking skills; you are a 'data storyteller'.

As a professional strategist, you thrive in teams of researchers and market data analysts, providing guidance and oversight on priority and criticality of projects to produce desired intelligence and actionable outcomes that support growth strategy. You are an experienced partner to leaders in geographic areas, regions, and business groups. Your preferred work environment presents regular new and diverse opportunities that require exploration.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine a market research strategy in partnership with the Director of Marketing and Growth; Strategy and Market Development Director; Collaborative Growth team; and technology and financial stakeholders to support proactive identification of market and geographic expansion opportunities.
• Direct and manage research, objective market data assessment projects and tools that harness client and competitor intelligence, leading indicators of sector-and geographic growth, and other economic, geopolitical, technology innovation, and public opinion factors. Responsible for data quality, integrity, and security within the team and cross-functionally.
• Consider, select, jointly develop, deploy and govern predictive models, machine-learning algorithms, and statistical analysis to identify trends, risks, and early indicators of opportunity supporting enterprise growth goals. Collaborate closely with financial planning, financial operations, global technology, enterprise transformation, and AI teams.
• Synthesize and align information from multiple sources to inform business outcomes and support enterprise decision-making.
• Select and manage research platform accounts for optimal use case, data accuracy, and return on investment.
• Develop, direct, manage, and adapt business intelligence dashboards for in support of Market Sector, Region, Area, Business Group, and Executive Leaders.
• Support and inform pursuit and campaign strategy, client service, and competitive positioning.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics or Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Analytics, or related field.
• 15 years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, or predictive modeling, and forecasting with preference to A/E industry.
• 5 years of experience leading data analytics teams.
• Demonstrated success implementing machine learning and AI solutions that generate measurable business value.
• Successful development of effective business intelligence dashboards that align with growth goals and objectives.
• Experience with data service and warehousing platforms such as AlphaSense, Dodge Analytics, Global Data, CB Insights, S&P, Snowflake, and similar, and API integrations.
• Deep knowledge of the A/E industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-business collaboration efforts.
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration with Area, Region, Market Sector, Business Group, and Corporate leadership teams.
• Excellent communication skills.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• an employee assistance program
• paid time away
• parental leave
• paid holidays
• a retirement savings plan with employer match
• employee referral bonus
• tuition reimbursement

(Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

The expected compensation range for this position is $140,000-$160,000 depending on skills, experience, and education.

Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-New York-New York, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Michigan-Detroit

Industry: Marketing/Communications

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting: Oct 2, 2026