Director of Data Science and Analytics

Summary

Join Headway's growing team as their Director of Data Science and Analytics! You will build and lead a world-class data and product analytics team, partnering with various business units to drive data-informed decisions. This role requires a proven track record in data leadership, building high-functioning teams, and experience working with data at various levels. You will be responsible for hiring and managing a team, defining the direction of the data team, tracking KPIs, and being a key decision-maker on data-related projects. Headway offers a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits package and equity. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental healthcare system.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a senior data leadership role with proven experience building high-functioning data or analytics team in a fast-paced environment
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with data at various levels

Responsibilities

• Hire, inspire, and manage a growing team of data and product analysts
• Partner with the Engineering, Infrastructure, Product, Operations, Finance and Business functions closely to define the direction of the data team and to drive results
• Be responsible for the tracking and communicating of KPIs, both through central reporting and liberalization of the data
• Be a key decision-maker on projects involving data within the company
• Be a key owner in insuring the successful execution of the various projects involving data
• Be a critical thinker, able to quickly grasp metrics, numbers, financial information, and converse with the various stakeholders in a thoughtful manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of various technology stacks, and be native in different tools and languages
• Strong at simplifying data, be able to explain complex data stories to different stakeholders
• You are empathetic: you are eager to see the world from your users’ perspective
• You're energized by ambiguity & a self-starter: you love to drive the direction of ambiguous projects
• You are motivated by our mission. We are working to solve the biggest problems in mental health care today: access and affordability

Benefits

• Equity Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• HSA / FSA
• 401K
• Work-from-Home Stipend
• Therapy Reimbursement
• 16-week parental leave for eligible employees
• Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
• 13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
• Flexible PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and professional development