Director, Strategy and Analytics

Position Title: Director, Strategy and Analytics

Requisition : R100902

Location: Irvine, CA

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield's presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences.

With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors' Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and highly motivated leader to join our executive team as Director, Strategy & Analytics. This role partners directly with the President to shape organizational direction, drive high-impact initiatives, and build the fact base behind the company's most critical business decisions. You will play an integral role in the transformation of one of the most dynamic companies in sports technology.

This is a rare opportunity for a former top-tier consultant (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or equivalent) who wants to make an immediate, tangible impact inside an organization—owning outcomes, influencing executive decisions, and operating as a trusted adviser at the highest levels. The role functions as part Chief of Staff, part Strategy Lead, and part Analytics Expert, ensuring alignment across product, marketing, sales, and technology.

• Partner with the President to define, operationalize, and execute strategic priorities and the annual operating plan.
• Represent the President in high-level meetings, strategic discussions, and cross-functional forums.
• Develop frameworks, financial models, and executive-ready presentations that inform decision-making.
• Translate complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

• Lead a small, high-performing analytics team that connects data to strategy and measures outcomes.
• Build dashboards, performance metrics, and analytical tools that drive visibility, accountability, and operational improvement.
• Partner with leaders across functions to strengthen forecasting, pricing, segmentation, and ROI analysis.
• Champion a data-driven decision-making culture across the company.
• Direct Data Strategy and analytics processes and ensures a cohesive approach across the organization

• Oversee mission-critical, cross-functional initiatives—from platform modernization to new market entry.
• Coordinate work streams, manage timelines, and ensure cross-functional accountability.
• Identify risks early and drive resolution through structured communication, alignment, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure strategic initiatives deliver measurable impact and support long-term growth.

• 10+ years of total professional experience, including 3+ years at a top-tier management consulting firm (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to structure ambiguous, complex problems and develop data-driven, executive-level…