[Hiring] Senior Director, Data Products @First Advantage

Role Description

The Senior Director Data Products will shape and execute our enterprise approach to external data sourcing. This role will oversee a portfolio of external data partnerships—identifying, evaluating, and optimizing high-value and alternative data that support First Advantage’s data products. The Senior Director Data Products plays a pivotal role in shaping how First Advantage acquires, governs, and uses external data to drive value.

• Lead Product Solutions data sourcing strategy, aligning external data investments with business priorities and product needs
• Identify and negotiate strategic partnerships with customer and alternative data providers, ensuring clear rights, value realization, and ongoing compliance
• Partner with Procurement, Legal, InfoSec, and Data Governance to manage due diligence, data rights, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with the Product Solutions team to maintain accuracy, consistency, and usability of data assets
• Work closely with senior leadership, Product Solutions and engineering teams to integrate data governance initiatives
• Maintain and enhance the inventory and catalog of key data assets, addressing gaps and future needs
• Monitor governance health, report progress, and implement innovative solutions to improve effectiveness
• Remain current on industry best practices, tools, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of experience in data sourcing, vendor management, or data strategy
• Strong understanding of consumer data (credit, criminal or verifications datasets)
• Proven success negotiating and managing data contracts
• Deep understanding of data licensing models, data rights, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across business, legal, and technology teams
• Experience with data governance or catalog tools is a plus
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance standards
• Strong project management skills, including project planning, execution, and monitoring
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, relationship building and negotiating skills

Benefits

• Ability to work remotely with occasional business travel
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans
• 401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid company holidays
• Access to new tech and growth opportunities, and leaders who want to see you succeed!