International Rescue Committee · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Global Analytics
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent humanitarian organization dedicated to aiding those affected by crises worldwide. They are seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead strategic analytics, data science, and AI initiatives that enhance fundraising performance and organizational impact.
CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of data analysts and data scientists, ensuring high-quality output and professional development while fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment
Manage team performance, providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and identifying growth opportunities including promotions and development plans
Build team capabilities by establishing clear career pathways aligned with the competency matrix, delivering training programs, and creating opportunities for skill development in analytics and AI
Foster an inclusive culture where team members feel empowered to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and contribute to analytical innovation
Manage team capacity and prioritization, balancing strategic initiatives with operational requests while maintaining high quality standards and team wellbeing
Own the implementation and delivery of the relevant items in the analytics roadmap, including strategic deep-dive analyses on retention, planned giving, reactivation, and acquisition
Lead the development and deployment of donor-centric engagement strategies, donor movement analysis, and donor 360 insights that directly inform fundraising strategies
Oversee the development of ML data models and predictive analytics capabilities, ensuring your team delivers production-ready models that drive business value
Manage critical initiatives to support revenue optimization including sustainer program analysis, multi-year pledge strategies, and high-value donor prospect identification
Ensure timely delivery of roadmap milestones, proactively identifying and mitigating risks while adapting to changing business priorities
Track and report on roadmap progress to senior leadership, clearly articulating business impact, resource needs, and dependencies
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with fundraising teams (mass markets, high value, foundations, corporate), finance, marketing, and communications, serving as their trusted analytical advisor
Bring stakeholders on the analytical journey by clearly communicating complex insights in accessible ways, demonstrating the value of data-driven decision-making, and building analytical literacy across ER
Lead stakeholder engagement for major analytical initiatives, ensuring alignment on objectives, managing expectations, and incorporating feedback throughout the analytical process
Provide thought leadership and strategic recommendations to senior management, influencing fundraising strategy through compelling, data-driven narratives
Collaborate with Analytics Engineering & BI team to ensure analytical requirements are met by data infrastructure and reporting capabilities
Partner with programs and AMU/RAM teams to develop joint public/private analytical strategies that support Impact at Scale and Emergency priorities
Define analytical strategies and frameworks that address key business questions and drive revenue growth across all fundraising channels
Ensure analytical work directly translates to business value by identifying actionable insights, quantifying opportunities, and tracking implementation of recommendations
Oversee the quality and rigor of analytical outputs, ensuring methodological soundness, appropriate use of statistical techniques, and clear communication of limitations and assumptions
Monitor key fundraising metrics and performance indicators, proactively identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for intervention
Champion a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement, establishing frameworks for A/B testing and measurement of campaign effectiveness
Work with integrity and accountability to the 'IRC Way' – IRC Global Standards for Professional Conduct
Qualification
Required
6+ years working in analytics and data science
2+ years of experience recruiting, training, and supervising the development of team members
Strong technical background in SQL, Python or R, with deep understanding of statistical methods, machine learning, and predictive modeling techniques
Familiarity with the architecture and infrastructure used by analytics teams (e.g., Databricks, dbt, PowerBI) to effectively guide team technical decisions
Proven experience leading analytical teams (minimum 3-5 years of people management), including performance management, career development, and building team capabilities
Experience in fundraising analytics, donor intelligence, or customer analytics in subscription/membership-based organizations
Understanding of marketing analytics, campaign optimization, and donor lifecycle management
Demonstrated ability to own and deliver against multi-workstream roadmaps, managing complex projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines
Strong track record of translating analytical insights into business action, with demonstrated examples of analysis that directly influenced revenue-generating decisions
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with ability to build trust, influence decision-making, and bring non-technical audiences on the analytical journey
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with ability to craft compelling narratives from complex data and present to senior leadership
Strategic thinking ability with understanding of business processes and how data-driven solutions can create value
Ability to work independently with attention to detail and quality, delivering timely results
Desire to work in a multi-cultural environment and collaborate with people from different backgrounds and experiences, with a partner-first approach in a mission-drive organization
Preferred
Experience working in non-profit sector or mission-driven organizations
Knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce) and marketing automation platforms
Experience implementing AI-driven automation solutions that delivered measurable efficiency gains
Track record of building and scaling analytical functions in growing organizations
Strong change management skills with experience leading analytical transformation initiatives
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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