Vice President, Enterprise Data & Analytics

International Justice Mission; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Retirement options

Holidays

Job summary

International Justice Mission is seeking a Vice President of Enterprise Data Analytics to lead the transformation into a unified, data-driven organization. You will define enterprise data strategy, architecture, governance, and analytics—enabling clear, fast, and informed decision-making across IJM’s global programs.

You will build a federated data model, drive data platform development, and champion a data-first culture, reporting to the Chief Data & Technology Officer.

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise-scale data strategy and architecture.
• Proven ability to design federated data models and standardize data practices.
• Strong governance, quality, and lifecycle management knowledge.
• Proven track record in leading organizational change and adoption at scale.
• Excellent communication and leadership for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead IJM’s enterprise data strategy and target architecture.
• Build and operationalize a federated data model across regions and programs.
• Establish and scale data governance, stewardship, and data definitions.
• Develop analytics capability including self-service BI and data science.
• Partner with Data & Technology to build scalable data platforms and AI-enabled workflows.
• Drive adoption of data practices across leadership and frontline teams.

Skills

Data governance

Enterprise data strategy

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Tools

BI tools

Data platforms

Job description

Who We Are

InternationalJustice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence.9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% forvery largepopulations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking aVice President of Enterprise Data Analyticstolead the transformation of IJM into a unified, data-driven organization byestablishingand scaling an integrated enterprise data ecosystem. This leader isresponsible for connecting fragmented data capabilities across regions, programs, fundraising, and operations into a cohesive, trusted, and scalable data environment and will define and drive enterprise data strategy, architecture, governance, and analytics—enabling IJM to operate with clarity, speed, and insight in pursuit of its mission.

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) iflocatedin the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports totheChief Data & Technology Officerand is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Responsibilities:

Enterprise Data Strategy & Architecture

• Define and lead IJM’s enterprise data strategy, aligning business priorities with data, analytics, and platform investments;

• Establish a clear target state architecture spanning data platforms, integrations, analytics tools, and AI enablement;

• Drive the transition from fragmented systems to a connected, enterprise data ecosystem;

Building the “Data Kingdom” (Federated Model)

• Design and operationalize a federated data model that connects distributed teams while standardizing core practices;

• Enable domain ownership of data while ensuring enterprise alignment on definitions, standards, and quality;

• Identify and connect IJM’s “data brainpower” across regions to accelerate capability growth;

Enterprise Data Governance & Stewardship

• Work with the VP, AI and Data Governance to establish and scale data governance, stewardship, and lifecycle management across the organization;

• Define consistent data definitions, quality standards, and ownership models;

• Partner closely with Legal, Risk, and Technology leaders to ensure responsible and compliant data use;

Analytics & Insight Enablement (Beyond Reporting)

• Move IJM from reporting to insight-driven decision-making;

• Build a modern analytics capability that includes self-service BI, advanced analytics/data science, and strategic advisory to leadership;

• Ensure analytics capability serves programs, fundraising, and enterprise decision-making—not just one domain;

Platform & Capability Development

• Partner with Data & Technology teams to build scalable data platforms, integration layers, and analytics environments;

• Rationalize tools and reduce duplication across teams;

• Lay the foundation for AI-enabled workflows and agentic capabilities;

Change Leadership & Adoption

• Drive adoption of enterprise data practices across leadership and frontline teams;

• Build a data-first culture where data is trusted, insights inform decisions, and teams are empowered by tools;

• Lead change management, communication, and training initiatives;

Organizational Design & Talent Strategy

• Assess current data talent across IJM and define a future-state capability model;

• Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional data organization;

• Identify gaps and hire strategically to elevate enterprise capability; and

• Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Critical Qualities:

• Eager commitment to IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;

• Self-starter with strong initiative;

• Disciplined with priorities;

• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;

• Exceptional verbal and written communication;

• Flexible,collaborativeand eager to support others;

• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment;

• Strategic leader able to translate complex concepts into enterprise-wide alignment;

• Proven capability to lead organizational change and adoption at scale across global teams;

• Influences and builds alignment;

• Highly disciplined, detail-oriented, and outcome-focused with strong emphasis on impact and continuous improvement;

• Collaborative, service-oriented leadership style in alignment with IJM’s mission and values; and

• Adept at creative problem solving.

What does IJM have to offer?

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area

• Retirement benefit options

• Paid leave starting at23 days

• 12 holidays (plusearly releasethe day prior)

• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation

• Robust staff care resources

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidateselectionis based on technical competence, recruitment,selectionand hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’svaluecongruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

At IJM,we’recommitted to building a diverse workforce through fair andequitableemployment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, maritalstatusor political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, wetruly believethat the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily.That’swhy we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

IJMrequiresa background check, policeclearanceand thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.