National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) · 1 day ago
Assistant Vice President, Data, Analytics, & Research
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is a nonprofit organization focused on facilitating the licensure and credentialing of architects. They are seeking an Assistant Vice President, Data, Analytics, & Research to lead the data and analytics team, develop advanced data strategies, and ensure effective data practices to support organizational decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage direct reports to implement goals, objectives, and priorities of the Council
Delegate and empower appropriately. Give appropriate recognition to others. Lead people toward meeting the Council’s vision, mission, and goals
Consult with and keep supervisor informed on status of all projects
Manage performance and professional development of direct reports
Build coalitions internally and externally (with peers, direct reports, team members, Member Boards, volunteers, collateral and associated organizations, etc.) to share best practices and achieve common goals
Facilitate cooperation and teamwork throughout the organization. Communicate and operate in an open manner so that decisions and actions are clear and visible
Embrace ownership and take responsibility for the outcomes. Follow through on commitments. Be open to feedback and flexible to changing needs, priorities, and resources
Participate in outreach events as needed
Motivate and create a high performing team of staff and volunteers (where appropriate). Include appropriate people in decision making process, consider diverse perspectives and experiences. Ensure that the Council builds on these differences to reach unbiased and well-reasoned decisions. Treat customers, colleagues, and employees in a fair and equitable manner
Reinforce organizational branding throughout the Council
Consistently exercise sound judgment; and, professional, expert, courteous, respectful, and responsive service to internal and external stakeholders
Lead NCARB’s team of data subject matter experts
Represent the Data & Analytics function at the enterprise level, including at all senior staff meetings
Collaborate with other departments in the prioritization of the Council’s work and on cross-departmental project teams
Develop and maintain an annual budget to support the data function and its intended outcomes
Collaborate with the Vice President, Marketing & Communications, to prioritize the work within the team
Lead the team’s workflow process, ensuring it runs smoothly and find ways to improve the process and procedures as needed
Assist in the day-to-day management of consultants and other external partners
As needed, serve as a staff liaison for volunteer groups to ensure they complete their charges from the Board of Directors
Leverage domain expertise to act as a communicator and bridge the gap between raw data and useful insights
Manage data product lifecycles and deliverables
Elevate and reinforce NCARB’s standing as a thought-leader and go-to resource for factual, reliable data in the regulatory, architectural, and association environments
Lead the discovery, design, and execution of data-driven outcome measurement (KPIs) for departments and projects to support NCARB’s continuous improvement and innovation practices
Advocate for data ethics and best practices for all functions and departments across the Council and its collaborators
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to identify data points that support NCARB’s strategic initiatives, working jointly to establish and inform future NCARB communications efforts
Act as the in-house subject matter expert to guide, validate, and support research initiatives
Lead the development of NCARB research efforts, including customer-facing surveys and studies, as well as internal research efforts when requested
Collaborate with other departments to develop and administer surveys as needed, ensuring surveys align with overall NCARB data and research efforts as well as survey best practices
Manage the analysis of research insights and delivery of reports on surveys, studies and other research efforts
Work with product owners and stakeholders to identify, prioritize, define and document analytical needs
Drive and advocate for the value and opportunities for data in NCARB systems, projects, and programs
Lead initiatives with vendors and services providers to ensure successful integration with NCARB data projects
Define and implement the processes, mindsets, technologies, and expertise required to convert data to action
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
5 or more years of relevant experience supporting interaction with and understanding of an organization's data and research ecosystem
Experience managing data and research projects from conception to delivery
Understanding of modern data storage formats and best practices
Knowledge of working with cloud-based ecosystems and infrastructure
Experience with business intelligence (BI), ETL workflows, predictive analysis and reporting tools such as Tableau
Willingness and interest in new technologies, skills, and applications
Passion for surfacing and communicating insights that help an organization grow and evolve
Some minimal travel including weekends may occasionally be required
Preferred
Leadership/line management experience preferred
Familiarity with AWS preferred
Company
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
NCARB protects the public health, safety, and welfare by leading the regulation of the practice of architecture through the development and application of standards for licensure and credentialing of architects.
Funding
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