Assistant Vice President, Data

Vibrant

Senior data executive managing integrated analytics, machine learning, and AI strategies at Vibrant Emotional Health. Focusing on enhancing data capabilities and governance for improved health outcomes.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading data strategy, analytics, and machine learning initiatives, with a strong focus on compliance and governance in health contexts. Proven ability to manage high-performing teams and deliver impactful data solutions aligned with organizational goals.

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Data Strategy LeadershipMachine Learning FrameworksBusiness Intelligence PlatformsData Governance ComplianceSenior Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Data ScienceAnalyticsMachine LearningStatistical AnalysisData GovernanceKPI FrameworksData Quality AssuranceAI EthicsBudget PlanningProgram Reporting

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

TableauPower BILookerDbtSnowflakeBigQueryPyTorchScikit-learnHugging Face

Industry Keywords

HIPAA42 CFR Part 2Federal Data GovernanceHealth Services ComplianceHealth Equity Analytics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQueryPyTorchScikit-LearnTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead an integrated data strategy spanning analytics & reporting, data science, machine learning, and AI - aligned to Vibrant's goals and program priorities.
Serve as Vibrant's senior data executive: advising the CTO, executive leadership, and the Board on data capabilities, AI adoption, and investment priorities.
Build and manage the departmental roadmap, establishing the organizational architecture and role definitions.
Lead Vibrant's data governance council responsibilities, including oversight of data standards, KPI frameworks, and program data sharing requirements.
Own budget planning, tracking, and forecasting for the Data function, ensuring spend aligns with approved FY budgets, funding stream requirements, and grant compliance obligations.
Manage the AI use approval pipeline with internal and external leadership: preparing documentation, use case justifications, and responsible AI assessments for all AI/ML deployments under the cooperative agreement.
Lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of Vibrant's enterprise analytics and reporting platform, supporting operational, compliance, and strategic reporting needs across programs and corporate functions.
Ensure delivery of program-required reporting, including automated dashboards for network operational and quality metrics, crisis contact center performance reporting, and federally mandated data submissions.
Design and deliver executive dashboards and performance scorecards for Vibrant's leadership team, Board of Directors, and crisis center network.
Own the data governance framework for reporting outputs: data definitions, lineage documentation, and quality assurance protocols.
Evaluate and implement BI and analytics tooling (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) to modernize Vibrant's reporting infrastructure.
Lead Vibrant's response to audit and compliance data requests, including federal OIG reviews and GAO inquiries.
Champion data accessibility and health equity analytics across Vibrant's programs, ensuring disaggregated reporting by race, ethnicity, geography, and other equity dimensions.
Oversee development and deployment of machine learning models across use cases including crisis risk stratification, call routing optimization, quality assurance automation, NLP-driven conversation analytics, and population health analytics.
Establish responsible AI governance frameworks, including bias auditing, model explainability, and ethical review protocols appropriate for behavioral health contexts and required by the program.
Partner with peers to advance the research agenda, maintain scientific standards, and translate research findings into production-ready models.
Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies - including large language models and generative AI - with appropriate rigor, human-in-the-loop safeguards, and program approvals for mission-critical applications.
Ensure all AI/ML systems meet regulatory requirements.
Build, develop, and retain a high-performing data organization spanning Analytics & Reporting, Data Science, ML Engineering, MLOps, AI Ethics, Data Quality, and Data Governance functions.
Manage and mentor direct reports.
Manage the analytics and data science product roadmap in partnership with internal teams, ensuring data investments are sequenced against program stakeholder needs and regulatory requirements.
Represent Vibrant's data and AI capabilities in external partner engagements, grant applications, and public health research contexts.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive experience in analytics, data science, or data leadership roles
at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity with direct accountability for both analytics and data science or ML functions
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field required; Master's degree or higher preferred (Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, or related field)
Deep expertise in BI platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or equivalent)
modern data stack technologies (dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery)
ML/AI frameworks (PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face, or equivalent)
strong understanding of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, federal data governance requirements, and AI compliance in health and human services contexts

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
supplemental income insurance
employer paid disability insurance
employer paid life insurance
pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care
401K available