Sr Exec Dir of Data Science

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Senior Executive Director of Data Science to join our team.

Remote: This opportunity is available for candidates residing in PA, DE, FL, LA, MD, NJ, OH, TX, and VA.

Position Details:

The Senior Executive Director of Data Science (SED) is a thought leader who effectively communicates complex data and insights to shape conversations, strategy, and policy through compelling storytelling. Utilizing advanced analytics and data visualization, the SED of Data Science leads the data science team in telling Merakey’s story by demonstrating the value, ROI, and social impact of high-quality services, while inspiring curiosity and driving innovation to identify and create new stories to tell.

Utilizing Advanced Analytics and Data Visualization for Storytelling

• Create frameworks and processes for turning data and insights into engaging narratives which promote understanding and action.
• Use demonstrable outcome data and storytelling to support cases to secure and sustain funding and/or alternative funding models.
• Create narratives and visual stories to share data insights that can advocate, persuade, and inform public policy.
• Supervise and mentor data architects, analysts, and other professionals involved in data storytelling.
• Discover stories we’ve yet to tell through data mining/exploration.
• Tailor communication strategies to diverse audiences, including executives, existing and potential funders, policymakers, and the public.
• Enhance Merakey brand awareness through publications and presentations.

Using Data and Insights for Strategy Development

• Collaborate with leadership team to align data science initiatives with strategic business goals.
• Partner with Information Technology to design a comprehensive data analytics platform. Provide vision and subject matter expertise for scalable, tech-enabled workflows and dashboards which build and enhance analytic capabilities.
• Support responses to new business development opportunities (RFPs, new business proposals, presentations, etc.) by leveraging data analytics, visualization, and strategic insights to create compelling data-driven justifications.
• Serve as key advisor for enterprise initiatives and executive decision-making. Provide research, data analysis, and consultative support to inform strategic planning, such as identifying successful service models and/or potential opportunities (i.e., gaps in service systems, population needs, etc.) to inform growth strategy.
• Foster a culture of service excellence. Identify best practices and inspire innovative solutions that drive access to equitable, high-quality, and cost-efficient care that delivers better outcomes for individuals and populations.
• Analyze Merakey and public data sets to support Population Health initiatives, identifying gaps and potential strategies.
• Support data collection and analysis for in-house research projects.
• Facilitate partnerships and meaningful collaborations with stakeholders, both internal and external to Merakey, in advancement and support of strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards of data privacy and confidentiality.
• Related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• At least 5 years experience with health data analytics, visualization, and storytelling. Research and/or publication experience required. Experience in behavioral health or social services preferred.
• PhD in Public Health, Data Science, Statistics, Health Informatics or related field
• Demonstrated excellence in data communication and storytelling
• Experienced in statistical analysis, modeling, and data mining.

Machine learning experience preferred.

• Data Management and Conceptualization
• Experience with SQL, R, Power BI, and Python
• Experience with SPSS or similar statistical software
• Advanced user of Excel, Tableau or other data visualization tools, including Geographic Information Systems mapping
• Demonstrated experience in writing white papers, preparing presentations, and public speaking
• Experience managing large data sets, integrating data from multiple data sources, and preparing data used in research
• Familiarity with public and population health concepts and insights
• Proven experience in building, developing, and growing high performing team that achieve desired outcomes and strategic objectives.
• Strong problem solving, leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills