Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division

Director of Data Strategy

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bay Area • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $240,370 - $260,330 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Build and execute the enterprise data strategy that drives our core business priorities and long-term direction.
  • Translate strategic goals into actionable workstreams that improve data quality, governance, reporting, and insights.
  • Work closely with the CEO, CIO, and Executive team to align data initiatives with business objectives and innovation.
  • Establish and chair the Enterprise Data Governance Committee.
  • Develop and implement policies for data roles, stewardship, metadata, lineage, and quality.
  • Define the governance model for data feeds, data extracts, and the use of operational and analytical copies of data.
  • Ensure BHHC meets legal and regulatory expectations for data privacy, usage, security, and retention.
  • Partner with Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial, Finance, HR, Marketing and Operations to understand data needs and turn them into prioritized roadmaps.
  • Create strong working relationships across all departments and serve as the primary bridge between business teams and technology teams.
  • Build and oversee a multiyear data strategy program including data discovery, catalog, architecture modernization, integration improvements, and data quality.
  • Measure the impact of data initiatives and communicate outcomes to the Executive team.
  • Promote a culture where data is trusted, shared appropriately, and used responsibly to drive collaborative innovation.
  • Mentor data stewards and program leads across the company.

Requirements

  • EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Analytics, or related field, required. Masters/Advanced Degree preferred.
  • CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP) a plus.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in data strategy, analytics, governance, or data management with a growth track record.
  • Strong background working with enterprise source systems, operational data feeds, and customer-facing platforms required.
  • Experience supporting or partnering with teams that use large scale policy, claims, CRM, or workflow systems.
  • Strong understanding of insurance data, regulatory requirements, and complex transactional systems.
  • Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships and influence at the Executive level.
  • Experience leading enterprise data governance programs.
Benefits
  • Bonus Eligibility
  • Hybrid Work Schedule (up to 2 days work from home)
  • Multiple Office Locations - Financial District Downtown or Walnut Creek
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Immediate Vesting of Retirement Savings + Company Match
  • Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Flexible Savings Accounts
  • Paid Community Volunteer Day
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data strategydata governancedata qualitydata managementdata analyticsdata architecturedata integrationdata stewardshipmetadata managementdata lineage
Soft Skills
relationship buildinginfluencementoringcollaborationcommunicationleadershipstrategic thinkingproblem solvingcross-functional teamworkinnovation
Certifications
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP)