Data Analytics Director

Pacific Life

. Set the strategy, vision, and operating roadmap for Operations Data Analytics across multiple related teams, functions, or stakeholder groups.

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $184,680 - $225,720 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing analytics strategies, managing analytics teams, and delivering actionable insights through advanced analytics and data visualization tools. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in analytics operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Analytics Strategy DevelopmentLeadership in Analytics ManagementData Visualization Tools ProficiencySQL and Data Modeling ExpertiseStakeholder Management and Communication

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceReporting GovernanceOperational AnalyticsForecastingTrend AnalysisCapacity PlanningPredictive AnalyticsMetric StandardizationModel Validation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementPrioritizationResource PlanningDecision-MakingInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableauData Engineering ToolsDashboard Reporting ToolsDecision-Support Tools

Industry Keywords

Analytics GovernanceOperational DashboardsKPI DevelopmentBusiness RulesData Quality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategy, vision, and operating roadmap for Operations Data Analytics across multiple related teams, functions, or stakeholder groups.
Develop and execute 12–18 month business plans defining analytics priorities, delivery commitments, capacity requirements, governance routines, and measurable outcomes.
Own the end-to-end Operations analytics function, including intake, prioritization, delivery, dashboard/reporting enablement, metric standardization, model validation, and stakeholder adoption.
Establish service expectations, decision rights, quality standards, and escalation paths for analytics support.
Lead senior analytics professionals responsible for analytics delivery, governance, reporting, and advanced analytical solutions.
Manage department capacity, workforce planning, prioritization, budget inputs, vendor/tooling needs, and resource allocation.
Serve as the primary analytics partner for Operations leadership, Operations Transformation, Technology, Finance, Risk, and other stakeholders.
Convert business challenges into scalable analytical solutions, executive-level insights, recommendations, and implementation-ready actions.
Oversee operational dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, self-service reporting, and decision-support tools.
Guide advanced analytics initiatives including trend analysis, forecasting, capacity planning, performance measurement, scenario modeling, and predictive analytics.
Establish standards for data models, metric definitions, business rules, analytical assumptions, documentation, and validation routines.
Partner with Technology, Data Engineering, Risk, and business teams to improve data quality, accessibility, lineage, controls, and integrity.
Develop governance processes, improve analytics operations, monitor performance and quality outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, Economics, or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, operational analytics, or related analytical disciplines.
5+ years of leadership experience managing analytics teams, including experience leading subordinate managers and/or senior individual contributors.
Demonstrated experience setting department or function-level analytics strategy, roadmaps, governance practices, and execution priorities.
Experience owning analytics delivery for multiple business functions, teams, or major enterprise initiatives within a complex organization.
Strong knowledge of data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
Experience with SQL, data modeling concepts, metric definitions, analytical assumptions, and reporting governance.
Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and communicate complex analytical findings through clear business narratives.
Strong stakeholder management, prioritization, resource planning, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance may be provided
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account
Paid Time Off
Holiday Schedules
Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive 401k savings plan with company match
Additional 401k contribution regardless of participation