[Hiring] Director, Data & IT @EdReports

Role Description

As a key leader of EdReports’ Brand Leadership Team, the Director, Data & IT provides leadership for EdReports' data, analytics, and internal technology functions, ensuring the organization's systems, infrastructure, and information support informed decision-making and operational excellence. This role leads the evolution of the organization's data ecosystem and internal IT operations, driving continuous improvement, data governance, and technology solutions that enable staff to effectively advance EdReports' mission.

This is an opportunity for a collaborative, builder-minded leader who enjoys moving between strategy and hands-on problem-solving. Building on EdReports’ existing technology foundation, the Director will bring deep data expertise and new technical capabilities to lead the organization into its next stage of data and technology maturity.

Success will mean creating a more connected, scalable, and effective technology environment where staff can more easily access trusted information, leverage data to generate insights, and use technology confidently and efficiently to advance EdReports’ mission.

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

• Data Strategy, Analytics & Governance:
  • Hone and execute EdReports' data and internal technology strategy.
  • Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of EdReports' data ecosystem.
  • Maintain and improve data governance practices.
• Technology, Systems & Knowledge Management:
  • Develop and improve organization-wide standards for the effective use of EdReports' internal knowledge management ecosystem.
  • Oversee day-to-day IT operations.
  • Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and ongoing management of internal technology solutions and vendor partnerships.
• Organizational Leadership & Enablement:
  • Lead organization-wide adoption and change management for data and technology initiatives.
  • Own Data & IT resource planning and technology investment recommendations.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop 1 direct report.

• Develop a deep understanding of EdReports’ organizational priorities, stakeholder needs, and current data and technology environment.
• Develop a prioritized Data & IT roadmap.
• Begin executing against the roadmap and demonstrate measurable progress on priority initiatives.

Qualifications

• Passion for EdReports' mission and vision, core values, and commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity.
• 6+ years of progressive experience building and executing on data or analytics functions.
• 3–5 years of experience supervising and developing direct reports.
• Demonstrated experience translating organizational strategy and stakeholder needs into prioritized technology roadmaps.
• Strong technical fluency in SQL, data architecture, analytics, and modern data platforms.
• Experience establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving data governance, data quality, privacy, and security practices.
• Experience overseeing internal IT operations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Residency in and authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Experience working in a nonprofit, education, or EdTech organization.
• Experience with Salesforce and related reporting, integrations, or administration.
• Experience with modern cloud data platforms, business intelligence tools, and ETL/ELT technologies.
• Experience supporting fully remote or distributed organizations.

Salary

The salary for this position is $120,000 - $139,114 annually and is non-negotiable. At EdReports, we determine starting salaries based on the role's requirements and the selected candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications while maintaining internal equity.

Benefits

• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Sick Time.
• 21 days of paid holidays and office closure days in 2026.
• Monthly Communications Reimbursement.
• Initial home office and technology setup stipend.
• EdReports pays for 90% of health care for both the employee and their immediate family.
• 401k that new hires become eligible for after six months of employment.

Work Authorization Requirements

All EdReports employees must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States. EdReports does not sponsor employment visas.

Physical Requirements

Work is normally performed in a remote office environment including, but not limited to standing and sitting for long periods of time; and fine-finger and hand manipulation to operate a computer and keyboard.

We Value All Voices

EdReports is committed to equal-employment principles and we recognize the value of committed employees who feel they are being treated in an equitable and professional manner.