Director, Analytics

About DAT

DAT is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 45 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 400 million freights posted in 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, with additional offices in Missouri, Oregon, and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company.



Job Application Deadline: 07/31/2024

The Opportunity

DAT is looking for a Director, Analytics to lead our analytics team. This position can be based in our Denver, CO office; Beaverton, OR office; or fully remote.

Candidate profile

DAT Freight & Analytics is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Analytics to lead our analytics team and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data analytics, exceptional leadership abilities, and a strategic mindset. Experience within the logistics industry is preferred.

As the Director of Analytics, you will be responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to provide actionable insights that support our business objectives and enhance operational efficiency. You will also work directly with customers to structure projects and custom deliverables to solve their critical business problems.

What You’ll Do

• Leadership & Strategy
• Develop and implement the overall analytics strategy in alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data analysts, analytics consultants, and business intelligence professionals.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Data Management & Analysis
• Oversee the collection, processing, and storage of large datasets from various sources both internal and external.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all analytics initiatives.
• Develop and implement advanced data analytics models and algorithms to extract valuable insights.
• Utilize statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization techniques to provide actionable recommendations.
• Provide impactful product analytics to help guide decision-making and outcome management in collaboration with the Product teams.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, finance, operations, and product development, to understand their data needs and provide relevant insights.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Act as a liaison between the analytics team and other departments to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Technology & Tools
• Evaluate and implement the latest analytics tools, technologies, and best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the analytics function.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in data analytics and apply them to improve business processes.
• Project Management
• Manage multiple analytics projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets for analytics initiatives.
  

The Skills And Experience You’ll Bring

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Experience
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in data analytics, with at least 5-6 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing and leading high-performing analytics teams.
• Extensive experience with data management, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling.
• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software such as SQL, Python, R, and Excel.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Knowledge of big data technologies and platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.
• Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on business outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in supply chain or logistics is preferred, with a focus on the truckload brokerage industry
  

Why DAT?

DAT is an award winning employer of choice.

For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We’ve been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado’s 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Parental Leave
• Up to 20 days of paid time off starting in year one
• An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year
• 401k matching (immediately vested)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short- and Long-term disability sick leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional programs - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Free TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environment
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industry
• Employee Resource Groups
  
  

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

For Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the minimum salary for this role is $180,000.00 + benefits. The maximum compensation for this role can vary significantly depending on your job-related skills and experience. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer.

DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)