Job Description:
Introduction:
At Lutheran Senior Services, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day.
Summary:
The Director of Data Science is responsible for defining and managing the data science strategy, developing and implementing data-driven solutions, and ensuring the quality and integrity of data across the organization. The Director of Data Science will work closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners to deliver insights and recommendations that support the strategic goals and mission of Lutheran Senior Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides vision, direction, and guidance to the data science team, ensuring alignment with the organizational strategy and objectives
2. Oversees the design, development, and deployment of data science projects, including data collection, analysis, modeling, visualization, and reporting
3. Establishes and maintains best practices and standards for data science methodologies, tools, and frameworks
4. Ensures the quality, accuracy, and reliability of data and data products, and implements data governance and security policies
5. Works with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions
6. Communicates and presents data science findings and recommendations to executive leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners, using clear and compelling narratives and visualizations
7. Identifies and evaluates new and emerging data sources, technologies, and opportunities for data-driven innovation and improvement
8. Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external partners and collaborates across functions and disciplines to leverage data and analytics
9. Helps communicate data to end-users so that it is accessible and actionable
10. Mentors and coaches data science staff, and fosters a culture of learning and growth
11. Manages the budget, resources, and timelines of data science projects, and ensures compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
12. Keeps informed of the latest developments and trends in data science and promotes a culture of continuous learning and improvement among the data science team
13. Advocates for the ethical and responsible use of data and data science while ensuring adherence to the organizational values and principles
14. Assures that information and data are handled in line with accepted laws, rules, and policies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.
Physical Activities and Demands:
The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. This position requires the incumbent to travel to all Lutheran Senior Service facilities and occasional overnight stays may be necessary. Sitting for long periods. Walking and standing for extended time. Twisting, bending, squatting, stretching, reaching motion. Extended time viewing computer screens and inputting data. Lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying some heavy objects, manipulating office equipment and machines.
Working Environment:
A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat); Is subject to frequent interruptions; Is willing to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays; Required to travel from facility to facility; The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.
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