<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>The YouVersion Data Warehouse Engineer role will be responsible for providing data engineering support and delivery across all product lanes. This position will require expertise in areas of data engineering, architecture, governance, quality, and testing.&nbsp; This individual will need to understand the big picture of all things YouVersion data, yet be able to design and deliver at the detailed technical level. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>This role is critical in increasing engagement and growth through the Bible App globally. The Data Warehouse Engineer will work tightly with the Data Analytics team, Software Engineering team, and Product teams. This role is responsible for defining and delivering quality data that is used to know our users more closely so our team can fulfill the YouVersion mission,&nbsp; “to encourage and challenge people to seek intimacy with God daily”!</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>Drive data awareness and provide accurate and actionable data for analytics and decision-making.</li><li>Design and deliver complex data pipelines that are reliable and scalable.</li><li>Support, maintain, and refine existing ETL processes and data interfaces.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with data and product teams to ensure data solutions are prioritized and shaped for delivery.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide documentation and diagramming for the understanding of other engineers and leaders.</li><li>Develop data catalogs and data definitions for clear usage and understanding.</li><li>Develop expert-level knowledge of the data infrastructure, tools, and processes.</li><li>Assist across internal teams to define excellence in data governance, privacy, and security.&nbsp;</li><li>Continuously learning tools, technologies, and best practices of data engineering.</li><li>Develop testing and monitoring across all levels of data to deliver trusted quality data results.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop other data engineers.&nbsp;</li><li>Understand and support user events processing to bring our data knowledge to the next level.</li><li>Engage as an active contributor within our agile development process.</li><li>Own projects and oversee them with minimal direction.</li><li>Manage schedules and duties to efficiently meet the needs of the organization in the pursuit of leading others to become fully devoted followers of Christ.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Strong knowledge of the Google Cloud Platform including BigQuery, Dataflow, DataStream, etc.&nbsp; or other similar cloud platforms.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong SQL knowledge, with the capability to write complex SQL and provide performance tuning.</li><li>Highly skilled in Python, Go, Java scripting, or other general-purpose programming languages.</li><li>Proficient with data orchestration/transformation tools such as Airflow, Pub/Sub, FiveTran, CDC, DBT, streaming, etc.</li><li>Proficient in Database Management Systems, such as Postgres, BigQuery, or SQL Server.</li><li>Understanding of user event data collection products such as Firebase, GA4, or similar.</li><li>Preferred experience with JIRA, Gitlab, Amplitude, Backstage, Notion, and LucidChart.</li><li>Experienced in data warehousing modeling and design fundamentals.</li><li>Exceptional in 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.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong knowledge of analytics tools like Tableau or others is a bonus.&nbsp;</li><li>Bachelor's Degree and/or Advanced Certification.</li><li>5+ years of data and engineering related work experience.</li></ul>

Data Warehouse Engineer 

<div><strong>Reports to Senior Director of Technology &amp; Information</strong></div><div><br>The Data Engineer III or IV at Word on Fire is pivotal in designing, constructing, installing, testing, and maintaining highly scalable data management systems. This role ensures that all data pipelines are scalable, repeatable, and secure, and can serve multiple users within the organization. The Data Engineer III or IV will collaborate closely with IT, software developers, and organizational leaders to build tailored data solutions that support the mission of Word on Fire.</div><div><br><strong>Location:</strong> Irving</div><div><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-time</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and build out new integrations to support continuing increases in data volume and complexity</li><li>Build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency, and workload management</li><li>Implement processes and systems to monitor data quality, ensuring production data is always accurate and available for key business processes that depend on it</li><li>Design data modeling processes to create algorithms and predictive models; model key ministry relational data to ensure it is structured, sufficiently normalized, and enables performant access</li><li>Design and construct large relational databases</li><li>Gather requirements and business processes from multiple sources, including feature requests, and product feedback to prioritize data and information requirements; align data architecture with business requirements</li><li>Train and mentor members of the organization on data organization, security, access, and reporting</li><li>Assist ministry data analysts with creating dashboards and reports, ensuring they have access and understanding of the underlying data structures</li><li>Write and maintain a data dictionary or data documentation to communicate data structure to the rest of the ministry</li><li>Use Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) tools to combine and organize data from multiple sources</li><li>Comply with data governance and security requirements</li><li>Manage assigned projects using project management software, communicating with leadership and other teams on available bandwidth, any blocking items, and completed tasks</li></ul><div><br><strong>Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with 4-6 years of experience as a professional software engineer/developer; or 6-8 years of experience as a professional software engineer/developer</li><li>Expert knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL or Postgres</li><li>Strong analytic skills related to working with structured and unstructured datasets</li><li>Proficiency with data pipeline and workflow management tools</li><li>Proficiency is using Business Intelligence software</li><li>Proficiency with object-oriented languages such as Python, PHP, JavaScript, etc.</li><li>Proficiency of data structures, algorithms, and system design</li><li>Experience with working with Cloud compute and storage resources</li><li>Proficiency in basic software project management principles</li><li>Familiarity in using Git to manage code repositories and how to manage code development with a team</li><li>Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Desired Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Experience building and optimizing ‘big data’ data pipelines, architectures, and data sets</li><li>Experience with using MySQL to handle millions of rows per table.</li><li>Experience with a business intelligence tool such as Tableau.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Google Cloud Platform.</li><li>Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Strong project management and organizational skills</li><li>Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence</li><li>Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment</li><li>Experience with data governance and privacy laws</li><li>Experience with PHP and Laravel</li><li>Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Mission</strong></div><div>Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.</div><div>Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Employee Benefits</strong></div><div>Word on Fire offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:</div><ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Work-from-home Wednesdays and up to 20 additional work-from-home days throughout the year</li><li>Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability</li><li>Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity</li><li>A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution</li><li>Generous paid time off and paid holidays</li><li>Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary</li><li>Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!</li></ul>

Data Engineer III or IV

<div>Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) seeks a<strong> Data Quality Engineer</strong>. At Habitat, we believe data drives everything we do – from <strong>fundraising, event planning, solicitation of volunteers, advocacy for safe and affordable housing, partnerships, and government/grant programs to engage, serve, and support our constituents</strong>. As such, we are looking for a Data Quality Engineer to join our team and help us ensure that the data we collect is of the highest quality. The ideal candidate will have experience working with data in a variety of formats, as well as experience <strong>developing and implementing quality assurance processes</strong>. The Data Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing and <strong>executing test plans to ensure data accuracy and completeness</strong>, as well as<strong> identifying and resolving data quality issues</strong>. This role will also be responsible for <strong>developing and maintaining documentation of all quality assurance processes</strong>.<br><br><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong><br>**Develop standards for data quality and ensuring that these standards are followed throughout the organization (15%)<br>**Evaluate the quality of data received from data sources to ensure that it meets company standards (10%)<br>**Collaborate with other departments to establish procedures for data collection and analysis (15%)<br>**Create reports on data quality issues and recommend solutions to resolve or mitigate data quality problems (5%)<br>**Review data to identify patterns or trends that may indicate errors or inconsistencies (25%)<br>**Create and implement plans to improve data quality by identifying causes of errors or discrepancies and determining effective solutions (15%)<br>**Recommend new data collection methods or technologies as needed to improve the quality of data (5%)<br>**Consult with other departments to determine how new data standards will affect their operations (10%)<br>**Travel requirement: 5%<br>Note: % of time commitment will fluctuate based on the data lifecycle<br><br><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong><br>**Education: bachelor’s degree (Technical Discipline)<br>**Years of Related Experience: 5+ years as Data Quality Engineer<br><br><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br>**Adept and proven practioner of the data quality dimensions<br>**Experience developing and implementing data quality control processes<br>**Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases and various file layout ats<br>**Proficient in Excel and data visualization tools, such as Tableau, PowerBI<br>**Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills<br>**Strong data analysis acumen with attention to detail, and logical reasoning<br>**Effective communication skills to convey information clearly and to build positive relationships with others<br>**Experience working in a matrixed organization<br><br><strong>Preferred – in addition to minimum:</strong><br>**Working knowledge of Informatica Platform (Data Quality and Data Profiling service modules)<br>**Practical experience with Agile/Scrum (SAFe) methodology &amp; as member of a Scrum team(s)<br>**Familiarity with data mining and machine learning techniques<br>**Knowledgeable of ASQ Body of Knowledge<br>**CQE certified<br>**Active support of HFHI Values:</div><ul><li>Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves</li><li>Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular</li><li>Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission</li></ul><div><br><strong>For work locations in the US, the salary range for this position is between $79,000 – $119,000 per year. The target hiring range for this position is $84,150 - $94,050 per year.<br><br>The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including location, internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country and typically includes vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions and life insurance.</strong><br><br><strong><em>Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.</em></strong></div>

Data Quality Engineer

<div><strong>About the Job</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>The Director of Data and Analytics is responsible for managing and expanding the entire system lifecycle of reporting and analytics capabilities and will lead the modeling, quality, and delivery mechanisms of data maintained by the University. The director will manage a variety of data sources, conduct statistical analysis, and develop strategies to create actionable data that can be acted upon with confidence.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>The Director of Data and Analytics is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the CIO/Assistant Vice President for Information Technology and serves as a member of the Information Technology (IT) leadership team.&nbsp; This hands-on position collaborates with leaders across divisions and departments to help guide the strategic use of data and analytics to support data-driven decision-making throughout the university.&nbsp; This position has the potential for fully remote work or a hybrid structure.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>The Data and Analytics team plays a critical and strategic role within the University, providing the analytical framework, data architecture, application support, and tools for data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div><strong>About CCU&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914.&nbsp; CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div><strong>What is most appealing about working at CCU?&nbsp; </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><ol><li>Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?</li><li>Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.</li><li>Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.</li><li>Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ol><div><br><strong>We're looking for candidates who have:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><ol><li>A bachelor’s degree in CIS, MIS, or Business Analysis or three to five years of equivalent experience is preferred.</li><li>Higher education experience preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding and experience with complex relational databases, data management, data analysis, data warehouse architecture, visualization tools, business intelligence, and reporting query tools and solutions. (SQL, Tableau, Power BI, SSRS)</li><li>Experience with star-schema dimensional modeling and enterprise data warehouse architecture to support data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, the ability to think strategically, and a track record in developing innovative solutions,</li><li>Ability to adapt and respond to new data reporting requirements based on emerging needs, including ad hoc requests suitable to the needs of various stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to work in an environment subject to tight deadlines and potentially changing or conflicting business needs and priorities.</li><li>Ability to work as a team player and provide value-added critical thinking using independent judgment, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong communication and data visualization skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and concisely.</li><li>Must be able to manage, manipulate, monitor, and draw insights from data.</li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ol><div><br><strong>Key Job Responsibilities&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Mission Contribution </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>Contribute to Colorado Christian University’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. The Director of Data and Analytics contributes to this mission by analyzing data that provides the framework for data-driven decisions to help the university be more efficient and effective.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Data Management </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><ol><li>Review and document use cases and requirements for transactional reports, summary reports, analytics capabilities, visualizations, and ad-hoc reporting.</li><li>Maintain technical documentation of processes and procedures.</li><li>Develop and manage the visualization and data delivery environment, ensuring key performance metrics are captured.</li><li>Oversees database and data warehouse architecture, including design, maintenance, and long-range planning.</li><li>Institute daily processes to monitor, investigate, and reconcile data integrity and quality between the ERP, CRM, and other disparate systems and the data warehouse.</li><li>Seek opportunities to create and automate repeatable analyses or build streamlined data flows for business leaders. Continuously improve data analytics and insights capabilities and spread that knowledge and expertise throughout the organization.</li><li>Perform other duties as required.</li></ol><div><br><strong>Data Analysis&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><ol><li>Develop and implement data analytics to improve operational efficiency in areas of strategic importance to the university.&nbsp;</li><li>Explore and analyze data to find trends and correlations to enable data-influenced decision-making.</li><li>Use data to support institutions' departments by creating and maintaining reports, analyzing data, and summarizing results.</li><li>Build predictive models and machine learning algorithms to forecast business outcomes, identify risks, and uncover growth opportunities.</li><li>Analyze large and complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and correlations. Apply statistical techniques, data mining algorithms, and predictive modeling to extract meaningful insights.</li><li>Perform other duties as required.</li></ol><div><br><strong>Supervision and Leadership&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><ol><li>Provides oversight and direction for data and analytics staff, overseeing professional development, performance evaluation, and training.</li><li>Lead the team through the planning, designing, and delivering of data, insights, and reporting solutions.</li><li>Provide strategy, vision, and mentoring to enhance performance and maximize the team's impact.</li><li>Perform other duties as required.</li></ol><div><br><strong>External Reporting&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><ol><li>Assist with the preparation of regulatory data reports such as Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Colorado Department of Higher Ed (CDHE), and others.</li><li>Assist with data preparation for external ranking surveys such as US News &amp; World Report, Petersons, etc.</li><li>Perform other duties as required.</li></ol><div><br><strong>Strategy and Innovation </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><ol><li>Stay updated with the latest industry trends, leading practices in data analytics, emerging technologies, business, and market trends to support the implementation of innovative solutions (e.g., AI, predictive analytics, etc.)</li><li>Review and recommend the use of new technologies, vendor services, tools, and software; keep abreast of relevant industry trends and determine applicability within the department.</li><li>Identify, investigate, and incorporate AI and machine learning algorithms into analytics processes, enabling predictive modeling, pattern recognition, and prescriptive analytics to improve student success.</li><li>Drive innovation in data and analytics by integrating AI-powered tools for data visualization, natural language processing (NLP), and augmented analytics.</li><li>Establish ethical guidelines and principles for using AI in data and analytics, ensuring responsible and transparent practices.</li><li>Continuously enhance skills in areas such as machine learning, data visualization, and statistical analysis.&nbsp;</li><li>Perform other duties as required.</li></ol><div><br><strong>Work Environment&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>The successful candidate must be hands-on, creative, and able to multitask, develop priorities, work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing needs, and work well independently and collaboratively as they will support various data initiatives across functional areas of the university.&nbsp; While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. This position has the potential for fully remote work or a hybrid structure.&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div><strong>What we offer our employees:</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process. The pay range for this job is $75,000 to $85,000 annually. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Application Deadline </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>Applications will be accepted until February 25, 2024.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div><strong>Spiritual Requirements</strong></div><ol><li>Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.</li><li>Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.</li><li>Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.</li><li>Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.</li></ol><div><br>Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.</div>

Director, Data and 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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