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It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate - pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future - including your own.\nWe’re actively seeking a talented Director of Data Analytics to join our team in our Charlotte, NC: Omaha, NE or Newport Beach, CA office. Relocation Assistance may be provided.\nThe Director of Data Analytics is accountable for setting and executing the Operations Data Analytics strategy for a department-level analytics function supporting multiple related Operations teams and business partners. This leader establishes the vision, roadmap, governance model, operating priorities, and resource plan for analytics capabilities that enable trusted, data-driven decision-making across Operations and key cross-functional stakeholders.\nThe role leads senior analytics professionals responsible for operational reporting, dashboards, metric definitions, data modeling standards, forecasting, capacity planning, predictive analytics, and strategic insight generation.\nThe Director ensures analytical work is connected to business outcomes, consumable by leaders, and aligned to Pacific Life data standards, enterprise governance expectations, and Operations Transformation priorities.\nAs the primary data partner for Operations Transformation, this leader owns the end-to-end analytics function supporting transformation deliverables, measurable outcomes, executive reporting, and advanced analytics that drive operational performance, customer experience, quality, efficiency, and business value.\nHow you’ll help move us forward:\nDepartment Strategy & Business Planning\nSet the strategy, vision, and operating roadmap for Operations Data Analytics across multiple related teams, functions, or stakeholder groups.\nDevelop and execute 12-18 month business plans that define analytics priorities, delivery commitments, capacity requirements, governance routines, and measurable outcomes.\nTranslate long-term Operations and Transformation strategy into practical analytics capabilities, reporting standards, decision support, and execution plans.\nProvide input into broader functional direction, enterprise data standards, and analytics operating models based on Operations needs and business priorities.\nEnd-to-End Functional Ownership\nOwn the end-to-end Operations analytics function, including intake, prioritization, delivery, dashboard/reporting enablement, metric standardization, model validation, and stakeholder adoption.\nEnsure analytics deliverables support multiple related teams and business processes rather than isolated reporting requests.\nEstablish clear service expectations, decision rights, quality standards, and escalation paths for analytics support across Operations.\nPeople Leadership & Resource Accountability\nLead senior individual contributors accountable for analytics delivery, governance, reporting, and advanced analytical solutions.\nManage department capacity, workforce planning, prioritization, budget inputs, vendor/tooling needs, and resource allocation across strategic initiatives and operational support.\nDevelop leadership depth, analytical capability, business acumen, and execution discipline within the analytics organization.\nBuild a culture focused on quality, accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and strong business partnership.\nExecutive Business Partnership\nServe as the primary analytics partner for Operations leadership, Operations Transformation, Technology, Finance, Risk, and other key stakeholders.\nConvert business challenges into scalable analytical solutions, executive-level insights, measurable recommendations, and implementation-ready actions.\nPartner with leaders to identify opportunities to improve customer experience, operational efficiency, quality, risk management, financial performance, and transformation outcomes.\nCommunicate insights through executive-ready narratives, dashboards, scorecards, and decision forums that connect tactical performance with strategic business direction.\nAnalytics, Reporting & Advanced Insights\nOversee the development, maintenance, and adoption of operational dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, self-service reporting, and decision-support tools.\nEnsure reporting is accurate, trusted, timely, standardized, and meaningful for business users and executive audiences.\nGuide advanced analytics initiatives and work closely with Data Science team when appropriate on trend analysis, forecasting, capacity planning, performance measurement, scenario modeling, and predictive analytics.\nPromote automation and scalable reporting solutions that reduce manual effort and improve speed, consistency, and usability.\nData Governance & Standards\nEstablish and maintain department-level standards for data models, metric definitions, business rules, analytical assumptions, calculation methodologies, documentation, and validation routines.\nEnsure consistency of reporting across business areas through clear governance, standard definitions, and quality controls.\nPartner with Technology, Data Engineering, Risk, and business teams to improve data quality, accessibility, lineage, controls, and integrity.\nDefine processes for validating analytical models, reporting outputs, and transformation metrics before executive or operational use.\nOperational Excellence & Continuous Improvement\nDevelop governance processes for prioritizing analytics requests and balancing strategic initiatives with operational support.\nIdentify opportunities to improve analytics processes, tools, operating cadence, and delivery models.\nMonitor team performance, stakeholder usage, delivery effectiveness, and quality outcomes; use findings to coach leaders and improve execution.\nUse data to drive continuous improvement in business processes, analytics operations, and measurable business outcomes.\nThe experience you bring:\nBachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, Economics, or related field.\n10+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, operational analytics, or related analytical disciplines.\n5+ years of leadership experience managing analytics teams, including experience leading subordinate managers and/or senior individual contributors.\nDemonstrated experience setting department or function-level analytics strategy, roadmaps, governance practices, and execution priorities.\nExperience owning analytics delivery for multiple business functions, teams, or major enterprise initiatives within a complex organization.\nStrong knowledge of data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.\nExperience with SQL, data modeling concepts, metric definitions, analytical assumptions, and reporting governance.\nDemonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and communicate complex analytical findings through clear business narratives.\nStrong stakeholder management, prioritization, resource planning, and decision-making skills.\nWhat makes you stand out:\nMaster's degree in Analytics, Business Administration, Data Science, or related field.\nExperience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.\nExperience with predictive analytics, AI-enabled analytics, machine learning applications, or advanced operational modeling.\nExperience establishing analytics governance, enterprise reporting standards, or cross-functional data operating models.\nFinancial Services or Insurance industry experience.\nYou can be who you are.\nPeople come first here. We’re committed to an inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.\nBase Pay Range:\nThe base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.\n$184,680.00 - $225,720.00Your Benefits Start Day 1\nYour wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.\nPrioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents\n\nGenerous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off\n\nPaid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program\n\nCompetitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation\n\nYou Can Be Who You Are\nWe are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.\nWhat’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife\nEEO Statement:\nPacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. 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