Who You Are: 

We are seeking a Director of Analytics who brings exceptional leadership and strategic experience to lead our team of high performing data analysts. You will be responsible for developing our behavioral analytics strategy (event-based analytics) and building the systems and processes required to deliver a data-differentiated product.  

You will partner with teams such as Data Engineering, Data Science, and Product to drive customer-facing value. You will coach your own team on how to think about strategic data collection and data processing to drive insights for their respective product partners. This is a highly strategic role however, also requires the willingness to execute and operate within a start-up environment.

This role can be based out of the Washington, DC metropolitan area or can be remote, anywhere in the US.    

What You’ll Do:

• Provide mentorship and promote growth and autonomy to the analytics team, working with each member to develop individual growth plans that connect organizational needs and individual strengths and aspirations.   
• Drive accountability for the analytics team while promoting a culture of learning and agility.
• Bring your thought leadership and deep knowledge of the data space to collaborate with leadership and develop a data strategy that aligns to larger product and company goals.
• Translate the data strategy into a tangible execution plan by defining clear KPIs and objectives for the team to deliver against.
• Leverage shared data engineering and data science resources to streamline the delivery of analytics & insights.
• Identify third party data solutions for product gaps and deliver a plan for the acquisition and processing of it.
• Identify inefficiencies within analytics processing and tooling and work with stakeholders to align and execute against solutions, promoting industry best practices in data delivery and uptime.

What You Bring to the Table:

Required

• Minimum of eight (8)+ years’ experience in behavioral analytics, data science, analytics operations at scale OR Master’s degree in related technical field (engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics, finance etc.) AND five (5)+ years’ experience in analytics operations, behavioral analytics, data science.
• Minimum of four (3)+ years of management experience; able to coach and manage in a matrix reporting environment.
• Excellent team leadership and organizational skills with an ability to prioritize multiple demands and projects.
• Strong technical and business acumen with ability to drive change in a distributed environment through influence and excellent communication skills.
• Working technical knowledge of SQL, Python, and/or R.

Preferred

• Working technical knowledge of dbt, github.
• Experience working in a startup environment.
• Prior experience in the SAAS industry.
• The ability to influence without direct authority.
• Results-driven with demonstrated successful outcomes.
• Ability and desire to work well with diverse employees and customers in a cooperative and friendly manner. 
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

What We Bring to the Table:

• Competitive and fair compensation: We believe in fair pay--equal pay for equal work. For each title, we consistently apply competitive salary bands based on market data and benchmarks which are reviewed twice a year. What you’ve been paid before, fear of conflict, or willingness to negotiate does not play a part in determining your pay.

  • The annual base salary range for this position is $158,000 - $186,000. Placement within the range is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to: knowledge, skills, years & depth of experience, and equity with internal team members. Total compensation for this position includes an annual performance bonus and equity. 

• 401(k) retirement plan: We offer both a Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a company match.
• Company-paid medical: Our medical, dental and vision premiums are covered 100% for you and your dependents. 
• Paid parental leave: Welcoming new family members is exciting, but it can also be challenging. We offer twelve weeks paid leave for primary caregivers and four weeks for secondary caregivers. We have a dedicated private space available to breast/chest feeding employees.
• Unlimited vacation: At Storyblocks we take vacation seriously. That means take the time off when you need it. Don’t worry about tracking hours or accounting for partial days. Typically, employees take about three or four weeks each year. Plus, two company-wide week breaks in July and December as well as numerous Fridays off throughout the year to take advantage of 3-day weekends.
• Workplace benefits and perks: Whether you work in our offices in Arlington, VA or anywhere else across the US, we have you covered. Fully stocked office kitchen? Check. Home office stipend for hybrid and remote workers? Check. Commuter stipend for office workers? Check. Company and team events? Check.
• Flexible work options: Much of our workflow is online, and for in office meetings, we have dedicated video-conferencing setups. As long as you deliver results, you are welcome to get your work done during unusual times when desired.
• Company-sponsored mentorship and growth: We encourage attending meetups and are happy to host them as well. We also have a leadership coach, on staff, available to all employees to enhance your professional development.
• Employee perks: We help employees maintain work-life balance and honor their contributions to the organization by offering resources such as a financial wellness program, a subscription service that offers unlimited deliveries from thousands of eligible restaurants with $0 delivery, and a recognition and rewards program that celebrates their accomplishments. 
• Casual Work Environment: Sure we all get dressed up once in a while, but in general we want you to be comfortable at the office – whatever that means to you (flip-flops, shorts, jeans, etc.).

Who We Are:

Storyblocks is a different kind of content company delivering a fresh approach to meet the creative needs of a new generation of storytellers. Built on the belief that all stories deserve a chance to be told, Storyblocks provides video, audio, images and easy to use creative tools through its unique subscription model. By offering unlimited downloads and continually adding fresh content, Storyblocks challenges the paradigm that your ambitious vision requires deep pockets. We are committed to empowering storytellers by removing creative barriers and democratizing video creation. 

Driven by a set of six company core values, our culture is shaped by a love for data, empowered communication, community, telling authentic stories, an embrace of ownership, and everyone emptying the dishwasher (both literally and figuratively).

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Storyblocks has been recognized as one of Washington D.C.'s Top Workplaces by The Washington Post, among the Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal, and by the Washingtonian as one of DC’s 50 Great Places to Work.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. 

Storyblocks does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity.