Vice President Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Company: The Clearing House
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Careers At National Student ClearinghouseCurrent job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Vice President Chief Data and Analytics OfficerAre you looking for more than just a job and want to make a difference? If so, then join the National Student Clearinghouse talent community and discover your impact today!We are a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization and the leading provider of educational reporting, data exchange, verification, and research services. Serving the education, workforce and learner communities has been at the heart of our mission for over 30 years. Our work - performed in a trusted, secure, and private environment - provides numerous time- and cost-saving benefits to students, schools, administrators, and requestors. Education leaders rely on the Clearinghouse's unique national student data resources to better understand student pathways and outcomes in order to help students succeed, and our research better informs practitioners and policymakers about student educational pathways and enables informed decision making.About the Role:As the Vice President, Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO), you will be a key senior leader responsible for the development and execution of the Clearinghouse's data and analytics strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO), you will leverage your extensive experience in driving the vision, governance, and utilization of data as a strategic business asset, ensuring the company leverages analytics to enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and customer experiences. You will lead collaboration across departments to foster a data-driven culture, enable innovation, maximize the value of data and emerging technologies as a competitive advantage. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy hands-on technical work, and have a passion for transforming culture and evolving the Clearinghouse into a Data-as-a-Service company, this role is for you.Currently, this is a remote-first position, and this position may be required to periodically work on-site at our office and the frequency would depend on the department/division's requirements. Therefore, candidates must reside within a reasonable distance to commute to our office when required.How You Contribute:People and Technical Leadership

• Build and transform a chief data and analytics office (CDAO) team with the capabilities and skillsets required to help the Clearinghouse transform itself into a Data-as-a-Service company.
• Provide thought leadership to drive identification, definition, and ongoing vision of new data products and services.
• Provide matrixed leadership for enterprise-wide data and/or technology initiatives.
• Leverage extensive people leadership experience to cultivate a culture of teamwork and innovation.
• Establish healthy relationships with leaders and stakeholders inside and outside of the CDAO organization.
• Make hands-on contributions to Clearinghouse data and technology initiatives, where needed.
• Provide end-to-end ownership and active management of data vendors and solution providers, with a cost-efficiency mindset.
• Coach and mentor CDAO leaders and individual contributors.Data Strategy and Governance
  • Develop and lead a comprehensive data strategy that encompasses data collection, storage, processing, and utilization.
  • Establish and enforce data governance policies, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and ethical data practices.
  • Ensure data quality and accuracy across all Clearinghouse datasets.
  • Participate in cross-organization bodies and collaboration with business and technology stakeholders to maintain data privacy.Analytics and Insights
    • Build/Lead a center of excellence team of business intelligence analysts and data scientists.
    • Create and implement an analytics framework to extract actionable insights from educational data emanating from Clearinghouse products and services.
    • Enable data trends, patterns, and correlations analysis to drive informed decision-making.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify product pain points and optimize educational processes.
    • Identify data patterns and investigate anomalies for clarity, understanding, and improvement.Stakeholder Collaboration
      • Represent the Clearinghouse in key external conferences and stakeholder meetings.
      • Partner with schools, colleges, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs.
      • Collaborate with C-suite executives to align data initiatives with business goals.
      • Foster a culture of data literacy and evidence-based decision-making through education and training.What You Bring to the Table:
        • Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, business analytics, or a related field.
        • Minimum 15+ years of direct, progressive experience in providing leadership across data management, business intelligence, platform development, Data-as-a-Service environment, with at least 5 years in an executive or senior leadership capacity.
        • Minimum 5 years of data regulatory and policy experience to include working knowledge of data privacy, cybersecurity best practices, and ethical AI considerations.
        • Demonstrated experience in leading organizations to successfully build and launch new data products and/or services.
        • Excellent communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking abilities.Physical Demands:Physical requirementsStandard:
          • Use of a computer for 8 or more hours a day.
          • Use of a copy machine, fax machine, and telephone.
          • Frequently required to sit for 7 or more hours per day in close proximity to others in an open office environment.
          • Occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, and reach.
          • Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Benefits and Related InformationThe National Student Clearinghouse provides a robust benefit program designed to help meet the needs of each employee and their family, both now and in the future. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life and disability insurance benefits, for employees and their qualified dependents. Health care, dependent care, and limited purpose flexible spending accounts, as well as a health savings account, are options available for employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars for certain qualifying expenses. We offer a very generous 401k matching contribution program with the opportunity to defer pre-tax and Roth contributions, as well as catch-up contributions for those who are eligible! We are proud to offer a competitive paid leave program consisting of vacation, sick, and personal time, as well as paid holidays, up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave during a 12-month period, and up to 5 days of paid military leave per calendar year. Vacation time will accrue based on length of service, and new full-time hires can accrue up to 13 days of vacation and up to 10 days of sick time per year. On an annual basis, new employees may use up to 32 hours of accrued sick time as personal time. Additionally, the Clearinghouse observes at least 11 paid holidays per year.This job announcement was reposted to the National Student Clearinghouse's Careers site at www.studentclearinghouse.org/careers on 4/4/2025 and the online application period will be open until 4/7/2025. A completed online application is required to be considered for this opportunity.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: The National Student Clearinghouse is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status (or known to have a spousal, family, business, social or other relationship or association with a protected veteran), sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, natural hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Pay Transparency Notice: The National Student Clearinghouse is a federal contractor that abides by all applicable equal opportunity laws and regulations.
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