Durham County Government · 4 weeks ago
STRATEGY AND DATA ANALYTICS MANAGER - 40010502
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expDurham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. The Strategy and Data Analytics Manager is responsible for advancing strategic planning functions and expanding data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. This role leads department-level strategic planning, oversees special data projects, and strengthens data literacy while supporting county-wide strategic initiatives.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Lead department-level strategic planning processes, including development of departmental business plans and annual work plans, and supporting the alignment of established plans with departmental performance management frameworks
Support the expansion of data-driven decision making across the County through the development and implementation the County’s analytic agenda and the design and delivery of data literacy training for County departments
Oversee special data projects to support leadership priorities, grants management, and performance evaluation
Support data collection development and ensure consistency and integrity of performance metrics at the department and enterprise level
Develop and manage project plans for strategic initiatives and priority projects where no departmental ownership exists
Collaborate with senior leadership to support the next cycle of the County-wide Strategic Plan
Serve as a thought partner to County leadership in advancing a culture of performance management, evidence-based decision-making, and organizational effectiveness
Provide support and leadership for Durham County’s Data Community of Practice (COP) and other COPs related to the work of Organizational Effectiveness
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Political Science, or a related field required
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, performance management, organizational effectiveness, or data analytics required
Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of strategic planning, performance measurement, and project management
Through knowledge of data collection, management, and analytics methodologies, including visualization tools and performance dashboards
Comprehensive knowledge of public administration, organizational effectiveness, and change management principles
Considerable knowledge of local government operations, budgeting processes, and policy frameworks
Ability to think strategically and translate complex data into decision-ready insights
Ability to work collaboratively with leadership, managers, and employees at all levels of the organization
Proficient in leading projects with limited oversight and delivering outcomes aligned with strategic goals
Capable of developing clear reports, presentations, and communications for varied audiences, including elected officials and senior executives
Competent in adapting to evolving organizational needs and managing competing priorities effectively
Expertise in designing and facilitating strategic planning processes
Skilled in conducting data analysis, translating insights into actionable recommendations, and communicating findings clearly
Skilled in leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities
Proficient in building and sustaining effective working relationships across departments and with external partners
Expertise in using analytical tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
Preferred
Supervisory experience or management experience preferred
Project management experience preferred, especially in a public sector or government setting
Experience with data visualization, performance dashboards, and data-driven decision-making is highly desirable
Company
Durham County Government
Durham County Government. State of North Carolina Durham County is consistently ranked as one of the top places in the nation to live and do business.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Susan Tezai
Chief Financial Officer
Tiffany Murray, MBA, CLGFO
Chief Financial Officer
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