Data Director: Battleground Texas, Austin Texas

January 17, 2015

Data Director: Battleground Texas, Austin Texas

Summary Description:
Battleground Texas is hiring a Data Director to run the Data and Analytics department. The Data Director will work closely with the Field and Digital teams to ensure we are able to run a metrics-driven field program. A majority of the Data Director's day will be spent working in the Battleground Texas VoteBuilder/VAN database, utilizing SQL and other skills to produce reports that reflect the activity of various programs, specifically field programs, and also provide analysis to inform the program going forward. The Data Director will report to the Executive Director and serve as a member of the Senior Staff.

Skills & Qualifications:
  • Ability to create voter and volunteer contact universes;
  • Ability to create and run clear and concise reports for staff at all levels to track the progress of programs;
  • Strong Excel and SQL skills to analyze and present data in a clear, effective, and succinct manner;
  • Strong familiarity with VoteBuilder/VAN database; both as a user and administrator;
  • Experience communicating through data, verbally and visually;
  • Experience using GIS software, preferably in conjunction with a Post GIS database (optional);
  • Experience training people with a wide variety of skill levels on technical subjects;
  • Ability to multitask effectively and manage conflicting priorities; and
  • At least one election cycle working in Data.

To Apply Visit: http://join.battlegroundtx.com/page/s/data-director

Battleground Texas is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. Battleground Texas is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. Battleground Texas will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
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