Director of Data and Analytics
Second Front Systems · Remote · Remote ·
COMPENSATION
$210k – $230k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Lead role
- Fully remote (US hubs)
- Build from scratch
- SQL + Modern Data Stack
- $200k-$230k base
You will establish the foundation for the company's data lifecycle, moving from labor-intensive processes to a scalable, automated source of truth. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will design long-term strategy while personally building integrations, models, and dashboards to support critical business decisions.
This player-coach position requires balancing technical execution with team development. You will define consistent metrics, govern self-service analytics, and eventually hire and mentor a high-performing analytics team as the organization scales.
What you'll do
- Architect data warehouse, cloud platform, pipelines, and BI infrastructure
- Establish governance and definitions for company KPIs to ensure audit readiness
- Build automated dashboards for executives, board members, and investors
- Synchronize data across ERP, CRM, HRIS, and product telemetry systems
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify trends and drive evidence-based decisions
- Hire, onboard, and develop an analytics team as business needs scale
- Manage data tooling budget, vendor relationships, and security posture
What you'll need
- 8+ years in data, analytics, or business intelligence
- 3+ years leading a function, team, or company-wide data initiative
- Experience building analytics capabilities from zero to one
- Advanced SQL and hands-on experience with modern data stacks
- Deep knowledge of SaaS financial metrics like ARR, retention, and CAC
- Track record of designing data governance frameworks across business units
- Ability to translate between technical implementation and business strategy
Nice to have
- Experience in scaling B2B software companies ($10M–$200M ARR)
- Familiarity with mixed revenue models including federal contracting
- Proficiency in Python or R for advanced analysis
Stack
- Snowflake
- BigQuery
- Databricks
- Redshift
- dbt
- Looker
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Sigma
- Python
- R
How you'll work
- Must reside in DC/MD/VA, Raleigh/Durham, Denver, or Dallas/Fort Worth
- Flexible remote work opportunities within approved hubs
- Full-time position
What you get
- Base salary between $200,000 and $230,000
- Equity incentive plan and discretionary bonuses
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with 3% company contribution
- One Medical membership and mental health resources
- New hire technology and home office stipend
- Annual professional development stipend
- Flexible paid time off and federal holidays
- Generous parental leave