Job Details

Overview

Director, Data Enablement & Analytics - IS Clinical Research at Keck Medicine of USC. Full-time, 8-hour days, exempt, non-union. The role provides day-to-day oversight of Data Enablement and Analytics, ensuring data governance, accessibility, understandability, and actionability across the organization. The incumbent champions enterprise-wide data governance, drives data literacy, and empowers teams to make data-informed decisions.

The Director will collaborate with the PMO to set priorities for the Data Enablement and Analytics department, help define expectations, timelines, and deliverables, and lead a team that supports Tableau and Power BI, develops reports and dashboards for enterprise use, and trains departments on self-service analytics. The role also leads data stewardship, owns the data catalog and data quality initiatives, and fosters cross-unit collaboration (clinical, finance, IT, etc.). Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Departmental Leadership: Define and execute a data enablement roadmap aligned with business priorities and digital transformation goals. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating data strategy into business impact. Lead a team of data governance analysts, data literacy specialists, and enablement professionals. Monitor and report on key metrics related to data adoption, literacy, and governance maturity.
• Data Literacy & Enablement: Design and launch a data literacy program to elevate data fluency across the organization. Partner with HR to integrate data education into onboarding, training, and leadership development. Create toolkits, dashboards, and self-service resources to democratize access to data. Foster a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and responsible data use.
• Data Governance: Oversee data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA). Support cross-functional alignment and accountability. Collaborate with IT, Legal, Security, and business units to ensure consistent data stewardship and risk mitigation. Provide strategic oversight for a data governance framework and related policies and procedures.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data professionals. Set goals, priorities, and performance expectations; foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. Provide coaching and professional development; allocate resources effectively; champion cross-functional collaboration; conduct performance reviews and ensure accountability. Advocate for the team's needs at the executive level and secure visibility for data enablement efforts.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, healthcare, business, or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• 5 years of experience supervising personnel.
• 5 years of experience building new analytics and data products; experience with the System Development Lifecycle and software development methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead technical and functional teams; track record of building and scaling data literacy initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning, and evaluation skills; strong oral and written communication; effective stakeholder management.
• Leadership and guidance capabilities.

• Preferred: Master's degree in computer science, healthcare, or related field.

Licenses/Certifications

• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) — if not available on hire, must be obtained within 30 days and renewed as required (LA City only).

Compensation & Additional Information

The annual base salary range is $145,600.00 – $240,240.00. USC considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, equity, and market conditions when extending offers.

Location: Los Angeles, CA. This posting includes the standard EEO statements for USC.

About USC CERPP

USC CERPP (Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice) is referenced within the job listing as the related organization. This refined description preserves the core responsibilities and qualifications relevant to the Director, Data Enablement & Analytics role within Keck Medicine of USC.