> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/569512-civic-data-director](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/569512-civic-data-director). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Civic Data Director - **Company:** The Reinvestment Fund, Inc. - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Code Review, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Database Design, SQL Databases, Esri GIS (Software), Data Processing, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6c7f89e890461eb5 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Urban planning?, To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * U.S. Master's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in City and Regional Planning, or related urban planning field. * 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. * Advanced experience designing and executing geographic and statistical analysis within an SQL programming environment. * Experience identifying data infrastructure needs and implementing solutions within an SQL programming environment. * Experience bridging the needs and skills of technical, program, and business operations staff. * Advanced knowledge in applied research across multiple dimensions of community development such as housing markets, early childhood education, food access, and cultural institutions. WORK LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA. May work remotely for 3 days/week but must live within normal commuting distance to the Philadelphia office. ## Description Reinvestment Fund seeks a Civic Data Director to serve as departmental lead on production of interactive mapping tools and static graphics for clients., * Serve as departmental lead on production of interactive mapping tools and static graphics for clients. * Lead quantitative and geographic analysis components for selected external research projects with complex data needs and interactive deliverables. * Develop and advise staff on design guidelines. * Delegate data processing tasks to junior staff and ensure quality and accuracy of results. * Acquire and integrate essential and novel datasets into database. * Monitor data releases and updates. * Lead timely data imports and integrate into existing databases. * Research new and substitute data sources as necessary. * Present new databases and data tools to internal users. * Refine and oversee use of department resources hub that stores a wide range of team's intellectual properties, including research methodologies, code templates, mapping and graphics standards. * Provide support to guide proper and full utilization of available resources. * Work with managers and project teams to identify gaps based on changing needs. * Design and implement database improvements by continually analyzing infrastructure of civic databases (including geodatabase) and processes. * Plan and oversee improvements to workflow, QA/QC, processing and retrieval speeds, and automation. * Remain up-to-date on best practices and technological solutions most suitable to unique databases needs for the department. * Monitor and respond to emerging department data needs. * Implement transformational projects and manage phasing to ensure operational continuity. * Lead technical training by developing, updating, and overseeing use of technical training materials. * Orient new staff to data environment. * Lead weekly code reviews for analysts to execute collaborative problem-solving, innovative practices, and cross-training. * Solicit targeted team feedback to keep training relevant and practical to day-to-day tasks. * Serve as departmental lead on all collaboration with IT, PolicyMap, Lending/Programs Department Data & Analytics group, and external tech support teams (e.g., ESRI) to address any issues related to database design and management, SQL, and other technology tools. * Represent Policy Solutions as subject matter expert on civic data management and use. ## Related Videos - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Your organization as a Graph](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2051-your-organization-as-a-graph) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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