Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team of data professionals
Build a high-performance, strong team culture grounded in learning, innovation, and excellence
Drive professional development pathways and create opportunities for growth
Define and monitor key performance indicators for the team
Develop and champion a comprehensive data strategy that will support Braven’s pursuit of growth, outcomes, and continuous improvement
Ensure the integration of program and operational data into cohesive systems and determine the best path to leveraging complementary external data for insights
Drive data democratization to get the right information in the hands of the users and stakeholders
Create simplicity, transparency, and reliability in the way Braven consumes and uses data insights.
Lead the development of dashboards, data pipelines, analysis tools, and models that support Braven’s programs and strategic planning
In collaboration with Braven’s Systems team, design and oversee systems for data governance, privacy, and ethical use of data and AI tools
Stay on the cutting edge of data and AI advancements, integrating new technologies responsibly and strategically into Braven’s data efforts
Lead cross-functional efforts in AI experimentation, data automation, and advanced analytics with an eye toward impact, efficiency, and scalability
Serve as a key advisor to Braven’s executive team on the impact of data and emerging technologies (especially AI) on students, partners, and organizational innovation
Serve on priority-driven strategic councils, leadership bodies, and working groups as needed
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

BA/BS in a quantitative field or work experience that demonstrates expertise in quantitative analysis
Experience working in mission-driven, nonprofit, education, or adjacent sectors
Deep technical expertise in data science, data engineering, analytics, and AI/ML, with a demonstrated track record of delivering organizational data strategies and building data maturity from the ground up
3+ years managing high-performing technical teams. Proven ability to lead and scale cross-functional teams, develop talent, and manage senior individual contributors.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical insights into compelling strategic narratives.
Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative or technical discipline (e.g., computer science, data science, statistics, economics) (preferred)
Experience working with or for higher education institutions or in other mission-aligned B2B contexts (preferred)
Success in developing data-related products or services for external audiences (preferred)
Strong fluency in AI/ML trends, ethics, and practical applications in social impact contexts (preferred)
Familiarity with Google Suite, Slack, Confluence suite, Tableau, Salesforce (preferred)

Benefits

Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)
Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting in your first full month
Coverage of 85% of the health insurance premiums for employees and dependents
12 weeks of paid parental leave
A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

data sciencedata engineeringanalyticsAImachine learningdata strategydata governancedata automationadvanced analyticsquantitative analysis

Soft Skills

team managementcoachingcommunicationstakeholder engagementleadershipstrategic thinkingcross-functional collaborationtalent developmentinnovationproblem-solving

Certifications

Master’s degreePhD