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BranchED is hiring a Director of Strategic Planning, Analytics & Learning. This role leads strategic planning and organizational performance, oversees data governance and analytics, and fosters a data-informed culture to strengthen the organization's impact and decision-making.

Highlights

Lead multi-year strategic planning and annual organizational planning cycles with the COO.
Develop performance measures, scorecards, and dashboards.
Design and manage program evaluation frameworks and data analysis.
Oversee data governance ensuring integrity, access, and ethical practices.
Foster data literacy and translate complex data into clear narratives for diverse audiences.
Supervise and develop a team of data, evaluation, and learning professionals.
Proficiency required in data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI, and CRM systems such as Salesforce.
Requires Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred in relevant fields, plus 7+ years in planning, evaluation or analytics with 3+ years leadership experience.
Experience in nonprofit, education, or social impact sectors with strong evaluation and equity data practices.
Compensation range $81,250 to $101,500 annually with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, and additional leave benefits.

Director of Strategic Planning, Analytics & Learning Full Description

Director of Strategic Planning, Analytics & Learning

United States - Remote (any location)
Full-Time
$81.25k - $101.50k / year
Job Openings
Director of Strategic Planning, Analytics & Learning

BranchED is a professional services organization and a collective of university faculty and leaders advancing educational excellence by expanding individual capacity, enabling supportive relationships, boosting institutional effectiveness, and collaborating with communities. We believe every student deserves access to caring, adaptive, and well-prepared teachers; every teacher deserves high-quality preparation that empowers, and every person benefits when we create a higher standard of education together. We are committed to achieving programmatic transformation leading to improved outcomes for educators who, by extension, benefit all students by preparing them to maximize their life possibilities.

About the Role
The Director of Strategic Planning, Analytics & Learning is a critical leadership role that drives organizational performance, continuous improvement, and impact transparency. Reporting to the COO, this position leads the strategic planning process, oversees data governance and analytics, and ensures that insights are effectively used to inform decisions across the organization.

This leader will play a key role in building a data-informed culture, empowering staff to use evidence and learning to strengthen BranchED’s work and tell its story of impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Organizational Learning

Lead the multi-year strategic planning and annual organizational planning cycle in partnership with the COO.
Develop and maintain organization-wide performance measures, scorecards, and dashboards.
Facilitate quarterly and annual progress reviews, surfacing insights to inform strategic decisions.
Provide regular updates and data reports to the Executive Team and Board.

Program Evaluation & Analytics

Design and oversee evaluation frameworks that measure both outputs and long-term outcomes across BranchED programs.
Manage the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
Oversee data governance and ensure data integrity, access, and ethical practices.

Building a Culture of Data & Learning

Foster a culture of inquiry and reflection by strengthening data literacy and analytics capacity across teams.
Translate complex findings into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external audiences—including impact reports, dashboards, and funder communications.
Partner with the CEO and Marketing to communicate impact stories that elevate BranchED’s mission.

Leadership & Team Management

Supervise and develop a team of data, evaluation, and learning professionals.
Build trust, provide feedback, and model collaborative leadership.
Serve as a member of the Leadership Team, contributing to cross-organizational alignment and decision-making.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Data Science, Public Policy, Educational Measurement, or a related field preferred.
7+ years of progressive experience in strategic planning, program evaluation, analytics, or performance management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proficiency with data visualization and analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
Experience in the nonprofit, education, or social impact sector.
Strong understanding of research methods, evaluation design, and equity-focused data practices.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Collaborative and proactive leader who thrives in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

BranchED offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and financial security of our employees.

Competitive salaries benchmarked against the industry.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match.
Paid time off begins with 18 days per year, plus eight holidays and annual “wellness weeks” in December and July.
Additional leave benefits include parental leave and bereavement support.
To foster growth and wellness, BranchED provides financial planning services and access to lifestyle discounts and commuter benefits.

Original Job Description

Director of Strategic Planning, Analytics & Learning

United States - Remote (any location)
Full-Time
$81.25k - $101.50k / year
Job Openings
Director of Strategic Planning, Analytics & Learning

This leader will play a key role in building a data-informed culture, empowering staff to use evidence and learning to strengthen BranchED’s work and tell its story of impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Organizational Learning

Lead the multi-year strategic planning and annual organizational planning cycle in partnership with the COO.
Develop and maintain organization-wide performance measures, scorecards, and dashboards.
Facilitate quarterly and annual progress reviews, surfacing insights to inform strategic decisions.
Provide regular updates and data reports to the Executive Team and Board.

Program Evaluation & Analytics

Design and oversee evaluation frameworks that measure both outputs and long-term outcomes across BranchED programs.
Manage the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
Oversee data governance and ensure data integrity, access, and ethical practices.

Building a Culture of Data & Learning

Foster a culture of inquiry and reflection by strengthening data literacy and analytics capacity across teams.
Translate complex findings into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external audiences—including impact reports, dashboards, and funder communications.
Partner with the CEO and Marketing to communicate impact stories that elevate BranchED’s mission.

Leadership & Team Management

Supervise and develop a team of data, evaluation, and learning professionals.
Build trust, provide feedback, and model collaborative leadership.
Serve as a member of the Leadership Team, contributing to cross-organizational alignment and decision-making.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Data Science, Public Policy, Educational Measurement, or a related field preferred.
7+ years of progressive experience in strategic planning, program evaluation, analytics, or performance management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proficiency with data visualization and analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
Experience in the nonprofit, education, or social impact sector.
Strong understanding of research methods, evaluation design, and equity-focused data practices.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Collaborative and proactive leader who thrives in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

BranchED offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and financial security of our employees.

Competitive salaries benchmarked against the industry.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match.
Paid time off begins with 18 days per year, plus eight holidays and annual “wellness weeks” in December and July.
Additional leave benefits include parental leave and bereavement support.
To foster growth and wellness, BranchED provides financial planning services and access to lifestyle discounts and commuter benefits.

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