Senior Data Consultant

Compensation: $135-145/hour (Hourly)
Location: Fully Remote
Duration: 12 Weeks (Approximate Start Time Mid-February)

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a seasoned Data Strategy Consultant to collaborate with Executive Leadership, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams over a 12-week engagement. The consultant will design a robust data strategy and execution roadmap aligned with their organizational goals, providing a foundation for scalable and actionable data usage that complies with relevant privacy laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Key Responsibilities:

Discovery and Assessment:

• Assess the current state of data infrastructure, tools, and processes.
• Identify key business objectives and corresponding data needs.
• Conduct a gap analysis to pinpoint areas for improvement.

Strategy Development:

• Define a strategic plan encompassing data governance, infrastructure, analytics, compliance, and data engineering practices.
• Develop a framework for long-term scalability and adaptability.

Execution Plan:

• Develop a high-level, phased execution plan to implement the data strategy, progressing from the current state to the target state.
• Identify and document the optimal team size and structure for the Data Organization, including roles, levels, and job descriptions required for execution.

Qualifications:

Experience:

1. Senior-Level Expertise:

   • Proven track record as a Senior Data Strategy Consultant or in a similar role.
   • Extensive experience managing data transformation projects.

2. Project Leadership:

   • Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and delivering structured documentation (e.g., assessments, strategies, execution plans).

3. Technical Assessments:

   • Expertise in conducting assessments of existing data ecosystems and creating actionable improvement plans.

4. Industry Knowledge:

   • Familiarity with best practices and challenges in legal technology or related fields.

5. Consulting Background:

   • Experience working with external clients under defined contracts and terms.

Required Skills:

1. Data Strategy Development:

   • Expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive data strategies.
   • Knowledge of data governance, infrastructure, analytics, compliance, and engineering best practices.

2. Technical Proficiency:

   • Strong understanding of data infrastructure and tools.
   • Ability to conduct gap analyses and identify system improvement areas.

3. Leadership and Collaboration:

   • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Executive Leadership, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Product, and Engineering.

4. Privacy and Compliance:

   • In-depth knowledge of relevant privacy laws, such as CCPA.

5. Analytics and Insights:

   • Skilled in structuring and formatting data for efficient searching and insight generation.
   • Experience developing long-term, scalable, and adaptable data frameworks.

6. Execution Planning:

   • Proficiency in creating phased execution plans.
   • Expertise in defining team structures, roles, and responsibilities for data implementation and management.

7. Business Acumen:

   • Strong understanding of aligning data strategies with business goals, including creating connected membership experiences and expanding B2B platforms.

Optional Skills:

• Familiarity with Estate Planning, Trusts, and Wills is a plus.

Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical data transformation initiative. Your work will directly impact our client’s ability to scale, adapt, and leverage data effectively while ensuring compliance with privacy laws. Join a collaborative team passionate about innovation and creating meaningful user experiences.