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Internal Comp Grade H5

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Data Analytics to join our Internal Audit team. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of data analytics strategies to support our audit processes, enhance risk management, and drive operational efficiencies. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership abilities and a deep understanding of data analytics in the context of internal auditing.

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This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

Job Description Summary

Nationwide’s industry leading workforce is passionate about creating data solutions that are secure, reliable and efficient in support of our mission to provide extraordinary care. Nationwide embraces an agile work environment and collaborative culture through the understanding of business processes, relationship entities and requirements using data analysis, quality, visualization, governance, engineering, robotic process automation, and machine learning to produce targeted data solutions. If you have the drive and desire to be part of a future forward data enabled culture, we want to hear from you.

As a Data Leader you’ll hire, lead, coach, deploy, and re-deploy data professionals. You’ll enable effective and efficient data analysis and modeling delivery through skill readiness and Best practices. This position ensures the right resources with the appropriate skills are aligned to the right work and are focused on building and implementing best data and modeling practices.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads a team through guidance and support on the execution of data work; responsible for the management of associates including but not limited to performance management, salary planning, training, development, workforce planning, hiring, and disciplinary actions; and attracts, hires, engages and develops the team through impactful recruitment, coaching and feedback.

• Oversees external supplier and consulting relationships.

• Responsible for applying secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.

• Provides leadership, guidance, and support on the execution of projects/programs through continuous integration of analytic best practices.

• Drives the development of data analytic capabilities through the development of strategic and tactical plans.

• Oversees technical project documentation to ensure the project direction conforms to the Enterprise Data Strategy.

• Directs team members on effective analysis of programs and communication of the findings to Leadership.

• Develops systems and processes and supervises their use identifying, tracking, measurement, reporting, and analysis of data-intensive projects/programs.

• Provides top-level guidance to teams on needs assessments, potential solutions, and approaches to managing data-intensive work for their assigned projects or programs.

• Encourages and reinforces the sharing of knowledge and best practices related to data.

• Leads the team's participation in data audit activities and alignment with Data Governance policy, standards, and processes.

• Oversees end-to-end direction and deliverables across all data analysis disciplines that directly impact the success programs.

• Responsible for team’s budget and to make budgetary decisions.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to AVP or above, Data Leader; responsible for direct management of five or more data professionals.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, business, statistics, math, a related field or comparable experience and education strongly preferred. Graduate studies in business, statistics, math, computer science or a related field are a plus.

License/Certification/Designation: Certifications are not required but encouraged.

Experience: Seven or more years of relevant experience with data management standards or practices. Two years of leading a project and/or program experience. Extensive experience in data analytics theory and application in a large-scale project or program. Three years of management experience is preferred. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Substantial knowledge of data application and trends. Understanding of data analytics theory and experience with application in a key project and/or program. Must have the ability to manage a staff, lead through change. Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with all levels of associates, senior management and vendors.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 09/02/2024. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.
For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdfNationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range.The national salary range for Director, Data Leader - 111080 : $131,000.00-$250,000.00The expected starting salary range for Director, Data Leader - 111080 : $142,000.00 - $212,000.00