<div>The Head of Data is primarily responsible for leading our data strategy and infrastructure, driving innovation in data analytics, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our data systems. This role will lead data engineers and analysts, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights. The Head of Data is responsible for casting vision, providing direction, and leading ministry efforts within their team to outcomes that further Life.Church’s mission and reach people for Christ.</div><div><br></div><div>At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity.&nbsp; It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.</div><div><br></div><div>The Digital Product Team leverages technology to reach people worldwide, connecting them to our ministry and each other through our website, apps, and all Life.Church locations. Our apps serve our attenders by connecting them with our church and helping facilitate their growth as a fully devoted follower of Christ. It doesn't get much better than that!</div><div><br><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><ul><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy aligned with <a href="http://life.church/">Life.Church</a>’s objectives.</li><li>Lead the development and implementation of data governance policies and procedures.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for leveraging data analytics and engineering to drive organizational innovation.</li><li>Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of data analysts, engineers, and scientists.</li><li>Provide guidance and leadership to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Set clear goals and objectives for the team and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.</li><li>Oversee the development and implementation of advanced analytics techniques to extract actionable insights from large and complex datasets.</li><li>Drive the development of predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization tools to support business decision-making.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of data analytics processes and outputs.</li><li>Lead the design, development, and optimization of data infrastructure and architecture to support scalable data processing and storage.</li><li>Implement best practices for data acquisition, integration, transformation, and delivery.</li><li>Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in data engineering to drive continuous improvement and innovation.</li><li>Collaborate closely with functional teams and ministries to understand outcomes and develop data-driven solutions.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert on data analytics and engineering topics, providing guidance and support to cross-functional teams and ministries as needed.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.</li><li>Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.</li><li>Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.</li><li>Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Advanced degree preferred.</li><li>Proven experience in a leadership role overseeing data analytics and data engineering functions.</li><li>Strong technical expertise in data analytics tools and techniques, including statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization.</li></ul>

Head of Data

<div>The Director of Analytics and Decision Support is primarily responsible for building the strategy (people, process, and technology) that provides insights and analytics that enable YouVersion to make data-driven decisions. This includes coaching and leading a team of analysts to develop strategic analysis initiatives and key metrics to improve product planning while monitoring and analyzing the day-to-day use of the YouVersion family of apps.</div><div><br></div><div>YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online.</div><div><br></div><div>We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day.</div><div><br><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></div><ul><li>Collaborate on the overall leadership and direction of the Growth and Data team.</li><li>Lead and provide support for direct reports through coaching and setting expectations.</li><li>Provide vision, direction, and resources for implementing key strategies.</li><li>Provide guidance and support in helping set and maintain the department budget.</li><li>Think strategically about the future of YouVersion based on deep research and data-driven insights to influence team decisions.</li><li>Leverage data to make decisions, influence partners and move the business forward.</li><li>Conduct regular research on the latest analytical tool release, suggesting improvements as needed.</li><li>Act as the subject matter expert on designing, conducting, and reviewing analyses.</li><li>Oversee project management processes, ensuring appropriate timelines are set, and objectives are being met.</li><li>Take end-to-end ownership to lead cross-functional partners through analytical projects independently.</li><li>Help the organization scale.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Excellent at data analytics with the ability to glean insights and make recommendations from large data sets using data science, analytic tools, and scientific methods.</li><li>Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.</li><li>Effective at multitasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible, fun to work with, and open to change.</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships with appropriate communication depending on the audience.</li><li>Effective process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.</li><li>Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or a related field.</li><li>3-5 years experience in data analytics, business analysis, and/or strategy.</li><li>2-3 years of management experience.</li><li>3+ years of related work experience.</li><li>Analytics Tools (GA4, Tableau, Amplitude, Mixpanel, etc.) proficiency preferred.</li></ul>

Director of Analytics and Decision Support 

<div>The Director of Analytics is primarily responsible for building the strategy (people, process, and technology) that provides insights and analytics that enable YouVersion to make data-driven decisions. This includes coaching and leading a team of analysts to develop strategic analysis initiatives and key metrics to improve product planning while monitoring and analyzing the day-to-day use of the YouVersion family of apps.</div><div><br></div><div>YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online.</div><div><br></div><div>We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></div><ul><li>Collaborate on the overall leadership and direction of the Growth and Data team.</li><li>Lead and provide support for direct reports through coaching and setting expectations.</li><li>Provide vision, direction, and resources for implementing key strategies.</li><li>Provide guidance and support in helping set and maintain the department budget.</li><li>Think strategically about the future of YouVersion based on deep research and data-driven insights to influence team decisions.</li><li>Leverage data to make decisions, influence partners and move the business forward.</li><li>Conduct regular research on the latest analytical tool release, suggesting improvements as needed.</li><li>Act as the subject matter expert on designing, conducting, and reviewing analyses.</li><li>Oversee project management processes, ensuring appropriate timelines are set, and objectives are being met.</li><li>Take end-to-end ownership to lead cross-functional partners through analytical projects independently.</li><li>Help the organization scale.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Excellent at data analytics with the ability to glean insights and make recommendations from large data sets using data science, analytic tools, and scientific methods.</li><li>Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.</li><li>Effective at multitasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible, fun to work with, and open to change.</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships with appropriate communication depending on the audience.</li><li>Effective process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.</li><li>Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or a related field.</li><li>3-5 years experience in data analytics, business analysis, and/or strategy.</li><li>2-3 years of management experience.</li><li>3+ years of related work experience.</li><li>Analytics Tools (GA4, Tableau, Amplitude, Mixpanel, etc.) proficiency preferred.</li></ul>

Director of Analytics

<div><strong>Position Summary:</strong></div><div>The Principal Data Scientist is responsible for leading data strategy and cultivating a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and interpret complex data sets into clear, actionable insights, helping to shape crucial business initiatives and propelling the organization towards its strategic objectives.<br><br></div><div><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></div><ol><li>Spearhead the development and implementation of data strategy to unlock the full potential of data-driven decision-making across the organization.</li><li>Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytical models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.</li><li>Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify business objectives, define data requirements, and formulate effective data-driven solutions.</li><li>Gather, analyze, and interpret complex and diverse datasets from various sources, employing SQL, Snowflake, Alteryx, and Five Tran to ensure data integrity and accuracy.</li><li>Build and oversee ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data migration projects, including designing, developing, testing, and deploying robust data pipelines and workflows to ensure accurate and efficient migration of data across multiple systems.</li><li>Leverage the power of Tableau and other innovative visualization tools to create insightful, interactive dashboards and reports that facilitate data-driven insights and decision-making.</li><li>Apply machine learning techniques to build predictive models, classification algorithms, and recommend optimal business strategies.</li><li>Conduct thorough exploratory data analysis to discover meaningful patterns, trends, and anomalies, shedding light on critical business insights and opportunities.</li><li>Communicate findings and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through presentations and reports.</li><li>Collaborate closely with data engineers to ensure the availability, accuracy, and security of data infrastructure and storage solutions, including Blob Storage and cloud-based platforms.</li><li>Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science, data architecture, and analytics, applying them to enhance our data strategy and methodologies.</li><li>Mentor and guide junior data scientists in their professional growth and development.</li><li>Establish and implement policies for effective data management, ensuring privacy, security, and adherence to relevant ethical standards and regulations.</li><li>Advocate for a data-driven culture within the organization, driving the understanding, integration, and application of data science methodologies across different business units.</li><li>Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to align data science initiatives with organizational goals and objectives, ensuring transparency and mutual understanding.</li><li>Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness of projects and strategy.</li><li>Regularly review and maintain data systems and models to ensure their continued accuracy, efficiency, and relevancy.</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the data science team, regularly organizing team training and knowledge sharing sessions.</li><li>Ensure the robustness and reliability of data science code and systems through comprehensive testing strategies, including unit tests, regression tests, and validation against known benchmarks.</li></ol><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Study or Knowledge or Experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Computer Science, and Statistics.</li><li>Minimum of 10 years of experience in data science, data architecture, and analytics.</li><li>Proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience working with databases and data warehousing systems, with expertise in Snowflake.</li><li>Strong expertise in data manipulation, transformation, and integration using tools such as Alteryx and FiveTran.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Tableau or similar visualization tools, enabling the creation of insightful and visually appealing dashboards and reports.</li><li>Extensive experience working with Salesforce and extracting meaningful insights from its data.</li><li>Familiarity with Blob Storage and cloud-based data storage solutions.</li><li>Solid understanding and practical application of machine learning techniques, including regression, clustering, classification, and recommendation systems.</li><li>Proficiency in Python or R for developing and deploying machine learning models.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a strong attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering their growth and development.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in data strategy development and driving data-driven decision-making within an organization.</li><li>Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management practices.</li><li>Strive to live a life consistent with Biblical principles, engaged with the Bible on a consistent basis and demonstrate continued growth and spiritual development.&nbsp;</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Internal Work Environment:</strong></div><div>Develops, maintains, and improves communication channels among various teams and departments to ensure effective flow of information throughout the organization. Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and teamwork. Handles sensitive situations or controversial issues with tact, discretion, and sensitivity. Exhibits excellent judgment regarding the appropriate content and timing of communications. Creates and delivers major presentations for company-wide meetings, board meetings, and other high-level gatherings.<br><br></div><div><strong>External Communication:</strong></div><div>Establishes and maintains communication with vendors, partners, and other external stakeholders. Understands their needs, expectations, and requirements to foster positive and productive relationships and model Biblical principles.<br><br></div><div><strong>Leadership Responsibility:</strong></div><div>Provides technical and thought leadership and expert guidance on appropriate statistical, machine learning, and data mining techniques to solve complex business problems. Shares knowledge and provide mentorship to junior data scientists and other team members, helping to uplift the overall data literacy and capability of the organization.<br><br></div><div><strong>Stewardship of Resources:</strong></div><div>Contribute to the budget planning process for data science initiatives, providing expert input on anticipated resources required for data acquisition, storage, analysis, as well as necessary tools and technologies. Offer insightful feedback to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with project goals.<br><br></div><div><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></div><div>Our Daily Bread Ministries is a nondenominational nonprofit with staff and volunteers across the globe and resources distributed in 150 countries and in more than 50 languages. As a global ministry faithful to biblical principles, our commitment to diversity is reflected in our ministry's mission, vision, values, and ethos. Occasional domestic travel within the United States.</div>

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