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    Data and Analytics Manager

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    Job Title: Data and Analytics Manager
    Location: Hybrid Virginia with Remote Option
    Reports to: Chief Technology Officer
    Salary Range: $98,200-$158,250 

    Position Overview

    The Head of Data Platforms is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and ongoing enhancement of the organization’s enterprise data platform, business intelligence capabilities, and data enablement functions. This role serves as a strategic leader across business and technology teams, ensuring that data architecture, governance, reporting, and analytics capabilities align with organizational priorities and support informed decision-making.

    The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in enterprise data platforms, modern data architecture, and business intelligence delivery, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to drive adoption of self-service analytics and data literacy across the organization. This role will work closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to build scalable, secure, and business-ready data capabilities.

    Data and Analytics Manager - Responsibilities

    • Define and execute data platform and BI strategy (Fabric, unified data platform, self-service)

    • Own data architecture including ingestion, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data modeling

    • Establish data governance, quality, lineage, and controls

    • Oversee BI delivery model including backlog and release governance

    • Lead Data Citizen Program and enterprise data literacy initiatives

    • Drive self-service analytics adoption and track usage metrics

    • Develop training programs and materials for business users

    • Promote adoption of dashboards and reports across business units

    • Partner with business leadership to align data strategy to outcomes

    • Partners with IT Infrastructure to align database performance and operational controls with data platform needs.

    • Lead onshore and offshore resources and vendors

    Data and Analytics Manager - Requirements

    • Relevant education in information systems, computer science, data analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

    • 10+ years of progressive experience in data platforms, business intelligence, or enterprise data management

    • 5+ years of leadership experience building and managing high-performing technical teams

    • Deep expertise in modern data architecture, ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, governance, and analytics platforms

    • Experience with Microsoft data ecosystem tools such as Fabric, Power BI, Azure data services, and self-service reporting environments

    • Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata, lineage, security, and control frameworks

    • Proven ability to partner with business leaders to translate strategy into scalable data solutions and measurable outcomes

    • Excellent communication, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills

    • Experience leading vendor, consultant, and offshore delivery models

    • Insurance industry experience, especially in enterprise reporting, operational data, or regulatory data environments

    • Advanced degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, or equivalent experience.

    Work Environment

    We work in a hybrid environment, with flexibility for both in-office and remote work arrangements based on business needs and role expectations. A fully remote work plan may be considered under certain circumstances.

    Why Join Us?

    • Opportunity to shape a newly created leadership role and influence the strategic direction of the organization’s enterprise data platform and analytics capabilities

    • High-visibility role with the ability to influence enterprise strategy, decision-making, and business outcomes

    • Collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth

    Physical Demands and Work Environment

    This position is hybrid and will require time in our Irvington, VA and Frederick, MD offices.  There may be overnight travel required.  The physical demands require the ability to sit, talk, see and hear and to be able to operate an automobile, telephone and computer keypad.  

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform essential functions.