Deputy Director of Data, Analytics and Infrastructure
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Position Summary
The Deputy Director plays a central role–working closely with the AFL-CIO’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO)–in helping to manage the Data, Analytics and Infrastructure department and moving forward the Federation’s work around new innovations in technology and the use of data to grow the labor movement and build power for working people. Working closely with team managers and staff, they will oversee the technical work of the department, spanning data engineering, infrastructure, analytics and product development.
This role requires a leader who combines strong technical vision with exceptional people management skills. The right candidate will work closely with the CTO to support the department’s associate directors, helping them and their teams grow their capabilities while leading the co-creation and implementation of practices and standards that enable high-quality, sustainable work. They will play a central role in the department’s evolution from a service-delivery model toward product-centric approaches grounded in product-centric approaches and user-centered design.
You should have strong domain expertise in one or more of: product management, data science, data engineering, software development, technical strategy as well as experience guiding organizations through major transformation efforts, including championing the adoption of modern technology practices to improve quality and enable this evolution.
The DAIR Department’s goal is to generate lasting power for the labor movement, by building the Federation’s programmatic tools, web development, data systems, and analytics capacity. This team serves a broad range of clients across the labor movement – from other AFL-CIO departments, to AFL-CIO affiliates, to state and local labor bodies. Through investment in central infrastructure, training, and direct service work, the department aims to empower its partners to run stronger and more cost-effective political and legislative mobilization, digital, and organizing campaigns.
This position reports to the CTO of the AFL-CIO.