Director, Data & IT

Purpose of Position

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. In partnership with the Vice President, Product & Technology, the Director serves as EdReports’ organizational leader and advisor for data and technology, translating organizational priorities into strategy, investment recommendations and decisions, governance, and scalable solutions. 

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. This leader will strengthen and connect our data infrastructure, analytics capabilities, systems, and technology practices so they can scale with the organization’s evolving needs. 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

Key Responsibilities: 

Data Strategy, Analytics & Governance

• Hone and execute EdReports' data and internal technology strategy, ensuring data, analytics, and technology systems support organizational priorities, operational excellence, and long-term growth. 
• Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of EdReports' data ecosystem, including the data warehouse, data pipelines, reporting infrastructure, and business intelligence dashboards that enable timely, accurate, and actionable decision-making. 
• Maintain and improve data governance practices that ensure data quality, security, privacy, accessibility, and responsible stewardship while promoting consistent data standards and informed decision-making across the organization. 

Technology, Systems & Knowledge Management

• Develop and improve organization-wide standards for the effective use of EdReports' internal knowledge management ecosystem, including collaboration platforms, information architecture, document management, AI enablement, and governance, ensuring organizational knowledge is secure, discoverable, consistent, and accessible while enabling teams to collaborate effectively and work efficiently. 
• Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including end-user support, system administration, device lifecycle management, cybersecurity, business continuity, and the reliable operation of internal technology systems. 
• Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and ongoing management of internal technology solutions and vendor partnerships, including software procurement, staff enablement, and oversight of the organization's Managed Service Provider (MSP). 

Organizational Leadership & Enablement

• Lead organization-wide adoption and change management for data and technology initiatives, partnering with leaders and staff to establish effective practices, build capability, and ensure investments translate into measurable improvements in how teams work and make decisions. 
• Own Data & IT resource planning and technology investment recommendations, balancing organizational priorities, staff capacity, budget, risk, and long-term sustainability to maximize the value of EdReports' technology investments. 
• Supervise, coach, and develop 1 direct report . 
• Other relevant duties as assigned to support the organization's strategic goals, with the expectation that all EdReports employees remain flexible and adaptable to evolving responsibilities. 

Outcomes: 

• Develop a deep understanding of EdReports’ organizational priorities, stakeholder needs, and current data and technology environment, establishing trusted partnerships across the organization.
• Develop a prioritized Data & IT roadmap that identifies opportunities, risks, resource needs, and investments required to advance EdReports’ data and technology maturity.
• Begin executing against the roadmap and demonstrate measurable progress on priority initiatives that strengthen EdReports’ data capabilities, technology environment, and ability to use trusted information for decision-making.

Travel

National travel will occur related to organizational needs and for professional learning, as needed. The amount of travel will be monitored to ensure it is appropriate for both the organization and the role. 

Qualifications

Required: 

• Passion for EdReports' mission and vision, our core values, and our commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity. 
• 6+ years of progressive experience building and executing on data or analytics functions,including experience managing complex technology initiatives.
• 3–5 years of experience supervising and developing direct reports as well as developing and holding team accountable to KPIs. 
• Demonstrated experience translating organizational strategy and stakeholder needs into prioritized technology roadmaps, navigating competing priorities and resource constraints, and leading complex cross-functional initiatives through implementation and adoption. 
• Strong technical fluency in SQL, data architecture, analytics, and modern data platforms; experience evaluating, managing, and improving enterprise technology solutions; designing, implementing, and maintaining SaaS and data platforms; integrating workflow automation, AI-enabled tools, and business systems. 
• Experience establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving data governance, data quality, privacy, and security practices. . 
• Experience overseeing internal IT operations, including end-user support, technology vendors and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), cybersecurity, device management, and business continuity. 
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across teams and effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences. 
• 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. While the qualifications outlined in this job description establish the minimum requirements for the role, we are particularly interested in candidates who bring additional experience, expertise, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Benefits

We know the importance of living a fulfilling, healthy life–both professionally and personally. That’s why some of the benefits we offer include:

• 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, and
• 401k that new hires become eligible for after six months of employment (includes safe harbor, employer match, etc.).

Work Authorization Requirements

All EdReports employees must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States. EdReports does not sponsor employment visas, and we are unable to consider candidates residing outside the U.S.

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. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing electronic information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. This person will travel by car, air, or other transportation (as indicated in the Travel section) and should be able to physically withstand the demands of such travel. Employee may be required to walk for long distances at retreat venues or other relevant sites.