General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church · 12 hours ago
Director of Data Services
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expThe General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) is seeking a Director of Data Services to transform how The United Methodist Church collects, governs, and leverages data to support discipleship, stewardship, and connectional effectiveness. The Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the agency’s data services function, ensuring data integrity and advancing data maturity across the connection.
Financial ServicesNon ProfitReligion
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership, vision, and direction for the Data Services department, aligning its goals with the broader mission of the General Council on Finance and Administration
Lead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks to ensure data privacy, security, accuracy, and compliance by assigning data stewards, defining data standards, and establishing policies for data access and retention
Oversee the implementation of automated data pipelines, validation processes, and scalable infrastructure to improve data quality, reduce manual effort, and support real time data availability
Expand the organization’s analytic capabilities by deploying self-service tools, predictive modeling, and training programs that empower staff to derive insights and make data-driven decisions
Manage the collection, processing, and dissemination of official Church statistics, ensuring timely and accurate reporting through effective team leadership and project management
Build and maintain relationships with key partners across the connection and oversee departmental budgeting, project prioritization, and vendor relationships
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in data management, social sciences, economics, or business required
Minimum of 7 years in data analytics or data management
Proven experience leading data governance, automation, or analytics initiatives
Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex data projects
Strong SQL skills required
Preferred
Master's degree
Familiarity with modern data platforms and tools
Certifications in data governance, analytics, or project management
Benefits
Generous paid vacation and sick / personal leave!
Excellent health, welfare, and retirement benefits package!
Twelve paid holidays!
Company
General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church
The General Council on Finance and Administration coordinates and administers financial resources, safeguards the legal interests and rights of the Church, and provides administrative resources to enable the fulfillment of the mission of The United Methodist Church.
51-200 employees
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