Director of Data Strategy and Insights

Role Overview

Position: Director of Data Strategy and Insights

Department: Technology

Reporting to: Head of Technology; dotted line to COO

FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Bentonville, AR or Denver, CO preferred; open to candidates in Washington, DC or Jersey City, NJ with significant travel expected.

About the Position

The Director of Data Strategy and Insights at Walton Enterprises (WEI) will lead the enterprise data vision and define how WEI governs, manages, and applies data as a strategic asset to strengthen decision-making, transparency, and measurable impact. This leader will establish and champion a comprehensive data governance framework that ensures accuracy, security, and ethical use of data across WEI and its affiliates.

This role will shape how WEI uses data as a strategic asset — strengthening governance and transparency, enhancing decision-making, and driving innovation in support of the organization’s mission to make lasting, meaningful impact.

What you will do

The Director will design and execute the organization’s data strategy and roadmap, aligning data capabilities with WEI’s mission, values, and long‑term objectives. They will guide a team that transforms information into intelligence — developing insights that reveal opportunities, measure performance, and inform strategic priorities. By fostering a culture of data literacy, accountability, and responsible stewardship, the Director will ensure that trusted, well-governed data underpins every major decision and drives meaningful impact across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise data strategy that aligns with WEI’s long‑term goals.
• Establish data governance frameworks to ensure accuracy, security, privacy, and compliance across all data sources.
• Partner with technology and business leaders to design and maintain robust data platforms and integration frameworks.
• Champion the responsible and ethical use of data in support of WEI’s philanthropic and investment activities.

• Lead the development of business intelligence tools, dashboards, and data models that deliver clear insights to executives and program leaders.
• Translate complex data into narratives that inform strategic decisions, from portfolio management to social impact measurement.
• Build predictive and prescriptive analytics capabilities that anticipate organizational needs and opportunities.
• Partner with business and tech teams to track and visualize outcomes and performance metrics.

• Build and manage a high‑performing team encompassing data analysts and visualization specialists.
• Foster a culture of data literacy and empowerment across departments, helping teams use data confidently and responsibly.
• Collaborate closely with WEI’s technology leadership to modernize infrastructure and support scalable, cloud‑based data solutions.

• Develop company‑wide data strategy and best practices for data creation, collection, storage, processing, access, and value creation
• Oversee the evaluation, selection, and implementation of data platforms and analytics tools (e.g., GCP/Big Query, Power BI)
• Collaborate with software engineering and product leaders to translate business requirements into data products that are managed through the product lifecycle
• Drive integration of data systems across philanthropic, operational, and investment platforms.
• Ensure best‑in‑class data quality, lineage, and accessibility standards to support transparent reporting and informed decisions.

Who we are looking for

Skills needed

• Data Strategy and Governance Leadership
• Business Intelligence and Advanced Analytics
• Cloud Data Architecture and Integration
• Strategic Communication and Data Storytelling
• Team Development and Change Leadership
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Qualifications required for your success

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in data management, analytics, or business intelligence; 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing enterprise data…