Market Data Strategy & Analytics Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR is seeking a senior data strategist to shape market intelligence and growth through advanced analytics. You’ll lead data science, forecasting, and AI initiatives, translating needs of executives into actionable insight.

Collaboration with marketing, growth, and technology teams will drive enterprise decisions and competitive advantage. You will design and govern analytics programs, build dashboards for leaders across regions, and guide cross‑functional teams to turn data into strategic

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Data Science, Statistics or related field.
• 15+ years in data science, analytics, ML, or forecasting.
• 5+ years leading data analytics teams.
• Proven success implementing ML/AI solutions with measurable value.
• BI dashboards aligned with growth goals.
• Experience with data warehousing platforms and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine a market research strategy with key stakeholders.
• Direct and manage research projects and tools to gather insights.
• Develop predictive models and machine-learning algorithms.
• Synthesize information from multiple sources to inform decisions.
• Select and manage research platform accounts for ROI.
• Develop and manage BI dashboards for leadership and regions.
• Support pursuit, campaigns, client service and competitive positioning.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Data storytelling

Cross-functional

Strategic thinking

Dashboards

Education

Master's in Data Science/Statistics

15+ years data analytics experience

Tools

AlphaSense

Dodge Analytics

Global Data

CB Insights

S&P

Snowflake

APIs integrations

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.

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.

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

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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