Associate Director of Data Operations

Associate Director of Data Operations

Reports To: Director of Operations

Status: Full-time;
Exempt

Location: Hybrid – Los Angeles (Little Tokyo Office) with regular travel between Core (LA + SGV) and Inland Empire (Riverside) regions

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility required for reporting cycles, audits, and program needs

Salary Range: $90,000 – $108,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

The ideal candidate is a seasoned data operations leader who thrives at the intersection of systems, people, and program impact. They are equally comfortable defining a reporting framework, coaching a regional team through a complex data submission, and translating funder requirements into clear workflows for site staff. They believe deeply that good data is in service of better outcomes for young people, and they bring both technical fluency in expanded learning data systems and the judgment to know when to standardize, when to flex, and when to elevate.

They are an experienced people leader who builds high-trust, accountable teams across geographies, and they bring a builder’s mindset to the work of unifying Core (LA + SGV) and IE operations into one shared data model.

• Competitive salary – see range above
• Paid vacation & sick time – generous time off to recharge
• Lifecraft program – free college & career advancement for all staff
• Upward mobility – promote-from-within culture
• Health, dental & vision – comprehensive benefits coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan – invest in your future
• Pet insurance – because your whole family matters
• Mission-driven work – impact 30,000+ young people annually

The Associate Director of Data Operations leads day‑to‑day strategy, standards, and execution for the Operations Data team across the Core (LA + SGV) and Inland Empire (IE) regions. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Associate Director owns the data operations strategy, reporting governance, and quality framework that underpin Woodcraft Rangers’ program delivery, funder reporting, and district partnerships. This role is the primary owner of data partnerships with school district contacts, the primary point of accountability for funder data submissions (ASES, 21st CCLC/ASSETs, ELOP, and foundation funders), and the leader who ensures Core and IE operate from one shared data model — not two separate regional systems.

The Associate Director directly supervises the Core Data Manager, IE Data Manager, and Data Analyst, and partners closely with Program, Operations, Compliance, IT, and finance leadership to ensure data systems are consistent, scalable, and serve the organization’s mission.

• Own the data operations strategy, standards, and roadmap across the Core and IE regions, ensuring both regions operate from one shared data model.
• Define and maintain reporting definitions, the reporting calendar, quality‑control expectations, and escalation pathways for the full data team.
• Establish and govern data quality standards (completeness, timeliness, accuracy) and lead recurring quality reviews with the Managers and Analyst.
• Partner with the Director of Operations and COO on the long‑range data roadmap, including system selection, regional expansion readiness, and capacity planning.

• Serve as the primary internal owner of data relationships with school district contacts across Core/IE district partners — including data sharing agreements, attendance system access, and reporting alignment.
• Own the data side of funder reporting relationships for ASES, 21st CCLC/ASSETs, ELOP, and foundation funders, including translating requirements into team workflows and ensuring on‑time, accurate submissions.
• Coordinate with Compliance and Program leadership to ensure all funder and district reporting obligations are met without gaps or duplication.
• Represent Woodcraft Rangers in technical conversations with district and funder data leads.

• Directly supervise the Core (LA + SGV) Data Manager, IE Data Manager, and Data Analyst; set performance expectations, conduct regular…