Assistant Director/Deputy Associate Director, Business Intelligence
Summary: Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Assistant Director/Deputy Associate Director has responsibility for directing consolidation of data governance capabilities and expanding enterprise reporting, delivering strategic, decision-ready insights across all organizational levels. The incumbent will build cutting-edge analytics capabilities that help connect Federal Reserve staff with the supervisory and regulatory data needed to conduct prudent policymaking, effective supervision, and risk mitigation. The assistant director oversees both the Data Insights & Reporting team and the Data Governance team.
This position is located in Washington, DC.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
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Direct definition and operationalization of a comprehensive data strategy encompassing centralized analytics, reporting, data management, and governance for the entire Federal Reserve Supervision function.
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Lead the strategic integration of key data programs, including Common Exam Platform (CEP) and Common Data Platform (CDP), into a cohesive ecosystem.
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Dismantle bespoke, non-integrated data programs across the organization, replacing them with unified, enterprise-grade data solutions.
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Oversee the Data Insights & Reporting team to build robust, scalable analytics and reporting capabilities, with a specific focus on empowering examiners with actionable intelligence and tools.
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Expand enterprise reporting capabilities to ensure strategic, data-driven insights are delivered effectively across all organizational levels and leadership tiers.
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Lead and mature the enterprise data governance function by seamlessly incorporating and consolidating Supervision's existing data governance teams.
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Establish, enable, and oversee rigorous enterprise-wide data standards, ensuring data integrity, security, and usability across the System.
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Build strategic partnerships, by partnering across the Supervision group and the broader System to facilitate collaborative data utilization and proactive sharing of business intelligence.
Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assistant Director, Business Intelligence
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10 Years of Experience leading data strategy, analytics, reporting and/or governance programs across broad data ecosystems.
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Documented success in building or consolidating data governance frameworks across a complex, matrixed enterprise or regulatory environment.
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Experience partnering with senior leadership, specialized business units, and operational stakeholders to drive business intelligence sharing and unified data strategies.
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Deep knowledge of enterprise data architecture, data management lifecycles, and the establishment of data governance frameworks at a systemic level.
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Proven ability to oversee technical teams developing sophisticated reporting, business intelligence dashboards, and centralized analytics for highly specialized end-users.
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Demonstrated capability in identifying organizational silos, providing input into decommissioning bespoke legacy systems, and driving the cultural change necessary to adopt unified, enterprise-wide platforms.
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Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to partner, collaborate, and build consensus across a complex, matrixed system of multifaceted stakeholders.
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The ability to translate complex, highly technical data systems and metrics into clear, strategic business insights for executive leadership.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics or equivalent experience. Master’s degree in business administration or relevant industry certifications in data governance, business intelligence or enterprise architecture.
Minimum Management Years of Experience: 5 years
Deputy Associate Director, Business Intelligence
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11 years of Experience leading data strategy, analytics, reporting and/or governance programs across broad data ecosystems.
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Documented success in building or consolidating data governance frameworks across a complex, matrixed enterprise or regulatory environment.
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Experience partnering with senior leadership, specialized business units, and operational stakeholders to drive business intelligence sharing and unified data strategies.
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Deep knowledge of enterprise data architecture, data management lifecycles, and the establishment of data governance frameworks at a systemic level.
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Proven ability to oversee technical teams developing sophisticated reporting, business intelligence dashboards, and centralized analytics for highly specialized end-users.
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Demonstrated capability in identifying organizational silos, providing input into decommissioning bespoke legacy systems, and driving the cultural change necessary to adopt unified, enterprise-wide platforms.
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Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to partner, collaborate, and build consensus across a complex, matrixed system of multifaceted stakeholders.
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The ability to translate complex, highly technical data systems and metrics into clear, strategic business insights for executive leadership.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, MBA, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred and/or relevant industry certifications in data governance, business intelligence, or enterprise architecture.
Management Years of Experience: 7 years
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Strategic thinker with demonstrated strong project execution and project management capabilities, analytical skills, political savvy, and conflict mediation skills.
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Demonstrated experience and commitment to fostering collaboration and employee engagement.
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Ability to lead and manage staff and projects effectively, set priorities, assess performance, guide staff development and make budgetary recommendations.
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Ability to balance competing interests among a variety of stakeholders and readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing stakeholder demands. Must be able to anticipate and meet the stakeholders’ needs while maintaining high-quality end products.
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Exceptional organization savvy and agility as demonstrated by ability to manage across organizational boundaries, building high performing teams, diminishing organizational silos, strengthening teams, and facilitating effective group and team dynamics.
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Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff and management.
Stakeholder Contacts:
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Has regular contact with all staff in the function(s) to stay connected to the pulse of the division, provide leadership, and act as a role model.
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Has frequent contact with senior staff and other professionals in the division, elsewhere at the Board, and the Reserve Banks regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility.
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Has frequent contact with members of the Board, both in discussions and through memoranda, regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility.
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Has frequent contact with individuals from other federal agencies, international organizations, and in the private sector regarding the subject matters in area(s) of responsibilities.
Board Competencies:
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Decision Quality: Makes timely, thoughtful, strategic decisions
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Learning Agility: Takes responsibility for building organizational agility
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Drive for Excellence: Delivers results by developing shared vision and direction for the organization
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Perspective and Strategic Agility: Leads and acts with the future in mind
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Collaborative Relationships: Sets the tone for collaborative organization
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Effective Communication: Effectively speaks and acts on behalf of the Board
Officer and Internal Management Responsibilities:
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Acts as responsible steward to the function(s), Division, and Board by demonstrating proficiency in the Board’s espoused competencies.
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Balances and mitigates key organizational and functional risks where appropriate and develops and executes sustainable risk mitigation strategies.
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Fosters a continuous learning culture.
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Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making in complex situations.
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Demonstrates innovation and thought leadership relevant to future-state organizational and functional people strategies.
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Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills aligned to the Board’s espoused values.
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Keeps skills and knowledge current and aligned to best practices relative to key rules, regulations, and policies, as well as economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization. Understands near-term and long-term needs for the organization and determines how operations should be positioned to meet such needs.
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Demonstrates proficiency in political savvy, organizational savvy, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to, and conducts performance reviews for managers and other direct reports, and ensures same is provided to all function staff.
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Responsible for accomplishing approved program objectives for area(s) of responsibility within the financial and personnel resources allocated by the Board and the division's senior management.
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Participates in the development of the division’s strategic plan, goals, and budget. Recommends program objectives and their priorities for area(s) of responsibility.
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Recommends personnel actions involving promotions, reclassifications, merit increases, and reassignments or separations in area(s) of responsibility.
Position Demands:
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Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in establishing objectives for assigned area(s) of responsibility that provide support and services for the divisions and Board’s missions.
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Ability to translate customer service and organizational development theories and best practices into effective strategies for adoption in area(s) of responsibility to achieve and maintain high levels of customer service.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to the Board and individual members thereof, senior Board staff, other Board and Reserve Bank staff: and staff at other government agencies and in the private sector on complex and technical matters.
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Ability to be an effective spokesperson and advocate for the Board and the division in outside contacts, which may involve significant business dealings.
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Ability to operate under pressure to meet deadlines accurately and in a timely manner.
