Director, Data Analytics/AI

Description

We are looking for a Manager/Director level candidate to join a contract-to-permanent role based in San Antonio, Texas, to help support initiatives around Data Analytics and AI. In this role, you will partner with stakeholders across multiple business functions to uncover opportunities, shape technology-driven solutions, and guide analytics initiatives that improve decision-making. This position will play a key role in leading business intelligence efforts, with a strong focus on Power BI, data strategy, and modern cloud-enabled architectures.
Responsibilities: Drive cross-functional analysis to identify business challenges, define opportunities for improvement, and recommend practical technology solutions aligned with organizational goals. Lead the design and advancement of analytics and business intelligence capabilities, including oversight of Power BI reporting environments and semantic or tabular data models. Collaborate with technical teams and business leaders to translate operational needs into scalable data, reporting, and application requirements. Provide leadership across the software development lifecycle, supporting planning, solution design, delivery, testing, and ongoing enhancement activities. Architect and integrate both on-premises and cloud-based platforms to support reporting, data access, and enterprise analytics initiatives. Guide data warehousing strategies and SQL-based data solutions to ensure reliable, high-quality information is available for business users. Support the implementation of cloud technologies and connected systems, including integration work involving XML and related standards such as XPath. Mentor and coordinate development resources, helping ensure delivery standards, technical quality, and best practices are consistently followed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
At least eight years of relevant experience, with additional education considered in lieu of part of the experience requirement where applicable.
Demonstrated experience managing software developers and working across the full system development lifecycle.
Advanced expertise in Power BI, Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services, tabular modeling, and enterprise business intelligence solutions.
Strong background in data warehousing, Microsoft SQL Server, and development within the .NET framework.
Minimum of three years of experience designing, implementing, and integrating both locally hosted and cloud-based technology solutions.
Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms, system integration practices, and XML-related technologies, including XPath.
Familiarity with additional business intelligence tools such as Tableau is beneficial.

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