Director, Data Analytics Jobs

Discover Director, Data Analytics opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors of data analytics shape how organizations turn complex information into clear business decisions. They set analytics priorities, guide talented teams, and partner with leaders across the business to make data a strategic advantage.

What Does a Director of Data Analytics Do?

A Director of Data Analytics leads the people, processes, and platforms that support an organization’s analytical work. Responsibilities may include defining an analytics roadmap, overseeing reporting and advanced analysis, establishing data quality and governance practices, and translating findings into recommendations for executives. The role often connects business goals with data science, engineering, product, finance, marketing, or operations teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a blend of analytical expertise and leadership. Relevant strengths may include statistical analysis, business intelligence, data visualization, forecasting, experimentation, and proficiency with SQL or analytics platforms. Directors also need to communicate insights clearly, prioritize competing requests, build effective teams, and influence decisions across departments. Requirements vary by company, industry, and the scope of the role.

Career Opportunities in Data Analytics Leadership

Director-level analytics roles are available across industries that rely on data to understand customers, improve operations, manage risk, and plan for growth. Depending on the organization, the position may lead a centralized analytics function or focus on a particular business area. Explore listings to compare responsibilities, leadership scope, workplace arrangements, and compensation details.

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Use Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review current Director, Data Analytics openings and identify roles that match your leadership experience, technical background, and career goals.

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$131K - $149K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data analytics, leveraging advanced technologies to build solutions that enhance business intelligence and data management, while ensuring data quality and gov...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive high-impact machine learning initiatives, transforming complex data into robust risk signals. Lead projects addressing ethical fraud detection and identity verification challenges, while mentori...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $195K *

Champion innovation in data science, driving robust risk signal development and detection methods. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate fraud prevention and identity verification efforts, empower...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building innovative fraud detection models using high-scale data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence data and design advanced risk signals for real-time identity v...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $193K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing clinical research pre-award activities, ensuring compliance and financial feasibility while managing a diverse portfolio of high-risk studies and col...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Shape the success of enterprise health systems by leading full implementations. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage project lifecycles, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth transitions to customer s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in statistical programming, ensuring quality and timelines for clinical development programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and oversee regulatory submissions while mentoring...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $250K *

Join a team that's driving data-driven insights to enhance portfolio performance and underwriting strategy. Leverage advanced analytics and catastrophe modeling to influence key business decisions and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $250K *

Drive impactful analytics to enhance portfolio performance and underwriting strategy. Collaborate with leadership to translate data insights into actionable recommendations, while leading the developm...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $150K *

Unlock potential by delivering impactful analytics solutions that transform data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance reporting processes and drive data quality across th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $200K *

Join a team that's transforming claims through data-driven insights and AI. Lead analytics initiatives, partner with stakeholders, and drive operational excellence to enhance decision-making and impro...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $200K *

Join a team that's transforming claims through data-driven insights and AI. Lead analytics initiatives that enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and customer service while partnering with...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$158K - $218K *

Shape strategic insights and market analytics to drive U.S. product launches in obesity and rare diseases. Collaborate across teams, synthesizing complex data into actionable strategies for long-term...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in senior delivery leadership, owning the North America tech portfolio. Collaborate across teams, optimize resource management, and drive successful delivery outcomes in a fast-paced...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $188K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic Underwriting Data Analyst team, driving data analysis and infrastructure development to support underwriting operations and enhance client acquisition and retenti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $157K *

Empower a dynamic team of Underwriting Data Analysts to enhance data-driven decision-making, manage operations, and develop innovative solutions that support underwriting processes for new and existin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $172K *

Lead a dynamic team of Underwriting Data Analysts, driving data analysis and infrastructure development to support underwriting operations and enhance client acquisition and retention efforts...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $226K *

Join a dynamic team to manage external data throughout clinical trials, ensuring high-quality data handling and collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors. Drive project success while mento...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic management of a high-performing OmniChannel Customer Success team, directly engaging with enterprise clients to drive results and f...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$122K - $183K *

Lead a team to optimize Medicare Advantage data submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance reporting processes and drive operational efficiencies while ma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $163K *

Lead transformative initiatives by partnering with commercial teams to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance revenue growth, optimize pricing, and improve decision-making through advanced analyti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$127K - $237K *

Pioneer innovative analytics systems as you transform complex data into intuitive and actionable insights. Lead R&D teams to design state-of-the-art user interfaces that drive business value for globa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Elevate financial analysis and strategic decision-making through advanced SQL and Excel skills. Collaborate across functions to evaluate investments, improve reporting efficiency, and provide actionab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the design and operation of data integration processes, ensuring efficient data flow and integrity for analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance system performance, support mo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate innovation in document verification by leading a team of data scientists. Drive technical direction, oversee ML lifecycle, and ensure high-quality solutions that meet business needs while m...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    A Director of Data Analytics sets analytics priorities, leads teams, oversees analytical methods and reporting, and helps stakeholders use data to make informed business decisions.

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    Requirements differ by employer, but postings often seek substantial analytics experience, leadership ability, strong communication skills, and familiarity with tools and methods such as SQL, business intelligence, data visualization, statistics, or forecasting.

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    Compensation varies based on industry, location, company size, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check each listing for its specific salary information.

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    Organizations across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and many other sectors hire analytics leaders to guide decisions, improve performance, and support growth.

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