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YouVersion is hiring a
Director of Analytics and Decision Support
📍 Edmond, OK
The Director of Analytics and Decision Support is primarily responsible for building the strategy (people, process, and technology) that provides insights and analytics that enable YouVersion to make data-driven decisions. This includes coaching and leading a team of analysts to develop strategic analysis initiatives and key metrics to improve product planning while monitoring and analyzing the day-to-day use of the YouVersion family of apps.
YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online.
We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate on the overall leadership and direction of the Growth and Data team.
- Lead and provide support for direct reports through coaching and setting expectations.
- Provide vision, direction, and resources for implementing key strategies.
- Provide guidance and support in helping set and maintain the department budget.
- Think strategically about the future of YouVersion based on deep research and data-driven insights to influence team decisions.
- Leverage data to make decisions, influence partners and move the business forward.
- Conduct regular research on the latest analytical tool release, suggesting improvements as needed.
- Act as the subject matter expert on designing, conducting, and reviewing analyses.
- Oversee project management processes, ensuring appropriate timelines are set, and objectives are being met.
- Take end-to-end ownership to lead cross-functional partners through analytical projects independently.
- Help the organization scale.
Skills Needed to Succeed
- Excellent at data analytics with the ability to glean insights and make recommendations from large data sets using data science, analytic tools, and scientific methods.
- Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.
- Effective at multitasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible, fun to work with, and open to change.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships with appropriate communication depending on the audience.
- Effective process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.
- Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or a related field.
- 3-5 years experience in data analytics, business analysis, and/or strategy.
- 2-3 years of management experience.
- 3+ years of related work experience.
- Analytics Tools (GA4, Tableau, Amplitude, Mixpanel, etc.) proficiency preferred.
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