Strategy And Data Analytics Manager

STRATEGY AND DATA ANALYTICS MANAGER -

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DEPARTMENT: COUNTY MANAGER

DATE POSTED: DECEMBER 12, 2025

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SALARY RANGE: $90,186.00 - $

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The Strategy and Data Analytics Manager is a leadership role within the Organizational Effectiveness Department, responsible for advancing Durham County’s strategic planning functions and expanding the use of data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. This position leads department-level strategic planning, oversees special data projects, strengthens data literacy, and supports county-wide strategic initiatives. The Manager serves as the lead within the Strategy and Data Analytics Division, ensuring that organizational strategy and the use of data and analytics align with County leadership priorities and long-term goals.

Work is performed under general supervision and reports to the Director of Organizational Effectiveness.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Lead department-level strategic planning processes, including development of departmental business plans and annual work plans, and supporting the alignment of established plans with departmental performance management frameworks.
• Support the expansion of data-driven decision making across the County through the development and implementation of the County’s analytic agenda and the design and delivery of data literacy training for County departments.
• Oversee special data projects to support leadership priorities, grants management, and performance evaluation.
• Support data collection development and ensure consistency and integrity of performance metrics at the department and enterprise level.
• Develop and manage project plans for strategic initiatives and priority projects where no departmental ownership exists.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support the next cycle of the County-wide Strategic Plan.
• Serve as a thought partner to County leadership in advancing a culture of performance management, evidence-based decision-making, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide support and leadership for Durham County’s Data Community of Practice (COP) and other COPs related to the work of Organizational Effectiveness.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of strategic planning, performance measurement, and project management.
• Through knowledge of data collection, management, and analytics methodologies, including visualization tools and performance dashboards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public administration, organizational effectiveness, and change management principles.
• Considerable knowledge of local government operations, budgeting processes, and policy frameworks.
• Ability to think strategically and translate complex data into decision-ready insights.
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership, managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in leading projects with limited oversight and delivering outcomes aligned with strategic goals.
• Capable of developing clear reports, presentations, and communications for varied audiences, including elected officials and senior executives.
• Competent in adapting to evolving organizational needs and managing competing priorities effectively.
• Expertise in designing and facilitating strategic planning processes.
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