Director of Strategic Data Insight

Job Description:

The Department of Education seeks a Director to lead the newly created Staff and Student Demand team within the Market Analysis and Data Branch.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to contribute to evidence-based policy and performance measurement in higher education.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Provide leadership to the Staff and Student Demand team, driving strategic development of data collections and analytical solutions.\
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify innovative approaches to data analysis and insights.\
• Contribute to the development of high-quality reports and presentations to inform decision-making.\
• Collaborate with colleagues across the department to ensure effective communication and coordination.\
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and best practices in data analysis and visualization.\
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive business outcomes.\
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including departmental teams and external partners.\
• Support the development and implementation of data-driven strategies to improve student outcomes.\
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.\
• Drive the development of data visualizations and other tools to support decision-making.\
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and implement organizational goals and objectives.\
• Maintain accurate records and reports on team activities and progress.\
• Represent the Department of Education at national and international forums as required.\
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.\
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.\
• Other duties as assigned by management.\
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures.\
• Participate in regular meetings with senior leaders to discuss progress and challenges.\
• Stay current with changing regulations and guidelines affecting the higher education sector.\
• Actively seek feedback from colleagues and use it to inform future decisions.\
• Engage in performance monitoring and evaluation activities to optimize team performance.\
• Take ownership of projects and initiatives, ensuring timely completion and delivery.\
• Communicate complex information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.\
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, or other events to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration.\
• Document lessons learned and share them with the broader organization.\
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.\
• Serve as a subject matter expert on data analysis and visualization.\
• Develop and deliver presentations to communicate key findings and recommendations.\
• Collaborate with IT staff to design and implement data visualization solutions.\
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency.\
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.\
• Participate in recruitment and selection processes to attract top talent.\
• Mentor and coach junior team members to develop their skills and abilities.\
• Monitor and manage budgets to ensure efficient use of resources.\
• Provide guidance and support to team members on data analysis and visualization techniques.\
• Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback and input on project plans and outputs.\
• Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder engagement activities.\
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines to meet project timelines.\
• Steward data quality and accuracy throughout the analytics lifecycle.\
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement business cases for new initiatives.\
• Design and deliver workshops, training sessions, or other events to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration.\
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions to generate ideas and solutions.\
• Liaise with external vendors to acquire necessary equipment or services.\
• Implement change management strategies to minimize disruption and ensure smooth transitions.\\