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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Data Services - **Company:** First 5 Alameda County - **Location:** Alameda, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $139,500.0 - $201,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mapping, Data Systems, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Power BI, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Data Strategy, Data Analytics, Looker Analytics, Data Pipelines, Api Management - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careersingovernment.com/job/2047213/director-of-data-services/ ## About the Role Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Additional experience and/or education can be substituted to meet typical qualifications. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in data analytics, data engineering, business intelligence, or a closely related technical field, including at least five (5) years in a management-level or senior leadership capacity with full team and budget accountability and completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, data, evaluation, or a closely related field. Additional relevant work experience may be substituted to meet the college coursework/bachelor's degree standard. Knowledge of: * Strong technical knowledge of data engineering concepts including ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehouse architecture, and API-based data integration. * Proficiency with BI and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker or equivalent); demonstrated experience designing and launching self-service analytics environments. * Experience with data processing and analysis tools such as R, Python, SQL, or equivalent; ability to work alongside and technically direct data engineering staff. * Understanding of data governance implementation, translating policy frameworks into technical standards, access controls, and data quality practices. * Familiarity with geospatial analysis and mapping tools is desirable. * Strong executive communication skills; able to translate complex technical concepts and trade-offs clearly for non-technical audiences including senior leadership and the Commission. * Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility across a mission-driven organization where data culture is still developing. * Skilled at balancing strategic vision with operational discipline; comfortable delegating execution while maintaining accountability for outcomes. * Knowledgeable about AI tools and their application in data and analytics workflows; able to evaluate appropriate use cases, assess risks related to data privacy and output quality, and lead the team in adopting AI responsibly and effectively. * Motivated by public accountability, racial equity, and the mission of early childhood investment. ## Description The Director of Data Services leads the Agency's data systems, architecture, and analytics strategy to support informed decision-making and organizational effectiveness. Under general direction, this position provides strategic leadership for the Agency's data warehouse, advances the transition from manual processes to automated and self-service data solutions, and oversees the development of scalable data systems and reporting capabilities. The Director works collaboratively across divisions to ensure data systems, analytics, and reporting align with organizational priorities and operational needs, while partnering with Evaluation leadership to translate data governance into technical standards, data architecture, reporting tools, and sustainable data practices that foster a data-informed culture. * Lead the Data Services team by setting priorities aligned with Agency goals; managing staff, budget, contracts, vendors, and projects; and supporting organizational strategy and continuous improvement. * Establish project management and performance practices that strengthen team capacity, accountability, and data services delivery. * Provide strategic leadership for the Agency's data warehouse, data architecture, data pipelines, API integrations, and data engineering to ensure reliable, scalable systems. * Establish data quality standards, documentation, validation processes, and evaluate new technologies, including AI, consistent with the Agency's data governance framework. * Lead the Agency's analytics and data strategy, including reporting, mapping, dashboards, external data, and longitudinal data systems that support Local Tax Initiative priorities and organizational decision-making. * Ensure data products are accurate, accessible, high quality, and clearly communicate organizational performance and outcomes. * Lead the Agency's data and reporting strategy, including dashboards, self-service reporting, data visualization standards, training, and user support. * Partner with program teams to develop reporting and decision-support tools that improve planning, performance, and decision-making. * Oversee the process for prioritizing and fulfilling data requests, balancing day-to-day needs with long-term strategic priorities. * Provide strategic oversight of workload, capacity planning, and service delivery while delegating daily request management to the data team. * Build partnerships across the Agency and with external organizations to advance data initiatives, strengthen data literacy, and promote a data-informed culture. * Lead the responsible use of AI by establishing standards for privacy, quality, governance, and human oversight in partnership with the Evaluation team., * Lead enterprise data warehouse implementations or major data infrastructure modernization initiatives from strategic planning through delivery. * Manage technology vendors, contracts, procurement processes, budgets, and vendor performance to ensure successful project delivery and accountability. * Lead organizational change initiatives related to data systems, technology, and data-driven culture, including stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and user adoption. * Build collaborative relationships with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, technology partners, and external stakeholders to advance organizational data initiatives. * Apply sound judgment when working with sensitive, confidential, and community-based data while maintaining a strong commitment to data governance, privacy, security, and equity. * Effectively operate within a public sector, nonprofit, or other mission-driven environment while balancing strategic priorities, regulatory requirements, and community needs., * We are currently working a hybrid 2 day per week in-office schedule and employees also come to the office to attend meetings and as requested. ## Related Videos - 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