Associate Director - Analytics Engineering

About Inroads:

Inroads applies data, analytics, technology, research, and content development to co-create services and programs that are personalized, relevant, and engaging for the communities who rely on them. Our deep understanding of digital services, policy implementation, and ways communities consume information allows us to seamlessly integrate with organizations and public sector teams to revolutionize the ways they deliver complex services at scale.

About the role:

The Associate Director, Analytics Engineering will help build and scale our Analytics Engineering function. In this leadership role, you will mentor team members, establish data quality standards across programs, and refine engineering methodologies to enhance client delivery. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in conducting code reviews, developing robust data quality testing protocols, and championing best practices to drive operational excellence for our clients. 

In this position you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain repeatable data quality testing methodologies and automated validation frameworks for analytics engineering team members to execute across all client programs.
• Partner with Engineering and Program leadership to help stand up, scale, and mature the Analytics Engineering function by defining core processes, documentation standards, and delivery frameworks.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to analytics engineering team members to foster continuous growth and ensure delivery excellence. 
• Perform hands-on data work for critical projects and programs, stepping in to support delivery teams in executing client deliverables.
• Monitor data pipelines and warehouse architectures to ensure high accuracy, reliability, and compliance across diverse datasets.
• Design, refine, and champion analytics engineering best practices and workflows to optimize overall client delivery.
• Conduct regular code reviews and enforce best practices for code maintainability, performance, and scalability.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for Analytics Engineering, guiding both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned. 

What we are seeking:

• 8+ years in data or analytics engineering, with proven expertise in data modeling, transformation frameworks, and modern warehouse architectures (consulting or public sector experience a plus)
• Experience coaching or mentoring technical team members, including conducting thorough code reviews and enforcing best practices
• Proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining data quality testing methodologies and automated validation frameworks
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Ability and willingness to jump into hands-on data work to support project execution and meet complex client deliverables
• Strong background in establishing engineering workflows, documentation standards, and scalable practices to elevate client delivery

What We Offer:

Inroads offers a friendly work environment and competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Salary: $125,000-$140,000
• Premier health insurance plan
• 401K matching
• Unlimited vacation leave
• Paid sick, personal, and volunteer leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 weeks paid parental leave
• Professional development stipend & tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive & collaborative culture 
• Flexible working hours
• Remote friendly (within the U.S.)
• And more! 

The salary range for candidates who meet the minimum posted qualifications reflects the Company’s good faith understanding and belief as to the wage range, and is accurate as of the date of this job posting.

At Inroads, we celebrate, support and thrive on differences. Not only do they benefit our services, products, and community, but most importantly, they are to the benefit of our team. Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans statuses, disabilities and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. Inroads endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If an applicant believes they require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, or has any questions or concerns, they should contact the Director, People Operations. Inroads participates in E-verify. 

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