Houston Food Bank is hiring: Data Director in Houston

*Must live in the Houston Metropolitan area and commute to the office*

Starting Pay: $92,412 - $115,515

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data Director, under the direction of executive leadership, is responsible for developing the Data strategy and leading its implementation and execution to ensure Houston Food Bank (HFB) successfully meets the current and future needs of its Mission. This includes overseeing and implementing strategic plans. The Data Director manages a team that is responsible for data integrity, data standards and rules, and the identification of new collection and integration initiatives to meet the changing needs of HFB. That team executes deep-dive data projects to support HFB departments and leaders in making data-driven decisions in alignment with strategic goals.

Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and showing ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly.)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops, implements, and executes Data Strategy.
2. Defines Data project scope, value, objectives, and milestones.
3. Provides project-specific reporting and strategic goal updates to stakeholders.
4. Maintains comprehensive project documentation, monitors scope creep, analyzes project risks, and recommended improvements.
5. Leads design plans and processes for most effectively collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data, including strategies for ensuring complete data.
6. Promotes a culture of data-driven discussions, healthy skepticism, intellectual curiosity, and knowledge sharing.
7. Analyzes findings, evaluates the reliability and validity of data, specifies the range of logically possible explanations, and presents findings to peers and leadership.
8. Responsible for collection and integration efforts at HFB and ensures that methodologies implemented represent best practices in data management and use.
9. Leads compliance tracking with existing data agreements (data sharing agreements, business associate agreements, etc.) with partner organizations and helps facilitate the signing of new agreements.
10. Responsible for enforcing HFB Data Privacy, Management, and Collection policies with a focus on ensuring the adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data across all departments.
11. Serves as a Statistician with responsibility for planning and conducting statistical research projects.
12. Works with the Data Steering Committee to prioritize data use cases across HFB.
13. Works with executive leadership to prioritize reports and other daily requests of the Data Department.
14. Builds and manages the data budget and ensures all budgetary decisions are made to maximize funds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages two (2) or more functions by providing guidance and/or oversight to employees and/or contractors. Develops and maintains roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Practices performance management in support of employee development, and perform administrative duties associated with being a people manager. Responsibilities include interviewing, planning, assigning, directing work, and resolving problems. Responsibilities also include sponsoring and participating in and/or supporting project teams sponsored by other management team members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in statistics, computer science, or closely related field. Masters degree preferred
• 5+ years of in data management and analytics
• 5+ years of experience managing a team
• Hands-on experience with SQL
• Hands-on experience with R, Python, T-SQL, DBT, or other ETL scripting languages
• Hands-on experience using Git and dbt for source control and CI/CD
• Hands-on experience with SPSS, SAS, STATA, and/or other statistical reporting tools is desirable
• Experience in data models and reporting packages (Power BI, Tableau, Retool)
• JavaScript experience
• Experience with API integration preferred
• Experience managing Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Azure
• Recent experience with data security standards
• Experience working with Protected Health Information (PHI) and complex data
• Experience managing a hybrid (cloud and on-premises) environment
• Demonstrated leadership with strategic and budget planning experience

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance.
• HIPAA certification

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Access, Word etc.)
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution, etc.)
• Familiarity with modern database and information system technologies
• An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills are desirable
• Ability to clearly communicate data-related work and information for technical and lay audiences alike
• Ability to listen, identify, analyze, and take ownership of user problems. Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and as part of a team; to communicate regularly; and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to influence others through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to advocate and manage change and to adjust to dynamic situations productively and proactively.
• Ability to be an action-oriented and results-driven leader, with a natural aptitude for engaging employees across multiple workgroups.
• Ability to think strategically, negotiate skillfully, digest complex details, and use sound judgment and initiative in making decisions.
• Ability to build and facilitate relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to handle complex topics comfortably and to interact effectively with all levels of a highly diverse workforce, both verbally and written.
• Must work effectively in situations that require tack and diplomacy.
• The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously on a variable schedule based on project demand.
• Knowledge of change management best practices for technology-related initiatives including training and communication.

COMPLIANCE:

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies. Ensure compliance with State and Federal Laws, meet or exceed regulatory requirements, including health, safety, and privacy regulations, and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), USDA, and FDA requirements.

COMPETENCIES:

Cultivates Innovation / Instill Trust / Drives Engagement / Situational Adaptability / Balance Stakeholders / Strategic Agility / Strategic Mindset / Builds Networks / Builds Effective Teams / Financial Acumen / Drives Vision & Purpose / Demonstrates Self Awareness

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required daily to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a standing or stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the facility, use hands, wrists, and fingers to grip, type, and write. The employee must frequently lift 25 pounds. The employee will need to have the average ability to hear horns, warnings, and alerts associated with a warehouse.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job is generally performed in an enclosed office environment, the employee is occasionally exposed to freezers, enclosed and/or tight spaces, wet and/or humid conditions, areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present, strong food-related smells, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is typically quiet, but the employee will be occasionally exposed to loud noise levels (e.g., horns, fans).

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).

This role supports all hours of operations at the Houston Food Bank facilities as necessary and may require flexibility occasionally (e.g., in times of disaster, community events, or company events).

*Is legally able to work in the United States.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and essential job functions needed for this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, working conditions, qualifications, and skills that may be needed.

Houston Food Bank (HFB) is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities, and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented, and diverse workforce.

HFB is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.