Director of Data and Analytics

Second Front Systems

. Build and lead Second Front Systems' centralized data and analytics function from the ground up .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $210,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and leading data and analytics functions, with a strong focus on data governance, architecture, and business intelligence. Proficient in translating technical implementations into strategic business decisions while ensuring compliance with financial metrics and reporting standards.

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Data Governance FrameworksAdvanced SQLCloud Data Warehousing (Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, Redshift)Business Intelligence Platforms (Looker, Power BI, Tableau, Sigma)Leadership in Data Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Data ArchitectureData Lifecycle ManagementAnalytics Capability BuildingMetric Definition and GovernanceData Modeling

Soft Skills

Comfort with AmbiguityOutcome OwnershipCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

DbtIngestion ToolingSemantic Layers

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

SaaS Business MetricsARRRetentionCACMixed Revenue Models

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftBigQueryCloudPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead Second Front Systems' centralized data and analytics function from the ground up
Report to the VP of Finance
Own the full company data lifecycle
Architect the data warehouse, cloud platform, pipelines, data models, and BI infrastructure
Replace ad-hoc reporting with reliable, reusable data assets
Establish governance, definitions, and lineage for company KPIs
Ensure metrics are maintained in one governed location and withstand audits
Build analytics capabilities from zero to one
Design reporting for executives, boards, and investors
Design and implement data governance across finance, sales, and engineering
Translate technical implementations into business decisions and vice versa

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in data, analytics, or business intelligence
3+ years leading a function, a team, or a company-wide data initiative
Demonstrated experience building an analytics capability where little or none existed
Advanced SQL
Deep hands-on experience with modern data stacks, such as cloud warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, or Redshift), transformation frameworks (dbt or equivalent), ingestion tooling, semantic layers, and BI platforms (Looker, Power BI, Tableau, Sigma, or similar)
Working knowledge of SaaS business and financial metrics, including ARR and its movements, retention, CAC and payback, gross margin, and cohort behavior
Experience building reporting consumed by executives, boards, or investors
Experience designing data governance frameworks that enforce metric definitions across finance, sales, and engineering
Ability to translate between technical implementation and business decisions
Comfort with ambiguity and owning outcomes rather than tickets
U.S. citizenship
Current security clearance
Preferred: experience in a scaling B2B software or technology company
Preferred: experience reporting on mixed revenue models, including subscription revenue, government contracting, and professional services
Preferred: Python or R for analysis beyond SQL

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for equity awards
Discretionary bonuses
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
401(k) with a 3% company contribution
Comprehensive wellness benefits, including a One Medical membership, mental health resources, family planning support, and more
Equity incentive plan
New hire technology and home office stipend
Annual professional development stipend
Flexible paid time off, plus all federal holidays
Generous parental leave
Flexible remote work opportunities
Employee referral bonus program