Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division
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Director of Data Strategy
The Director of Data Strategy will develop and execute a data strategy, ensuring data quality and governance across the organization, fostering collaboration among various departments for improved analytics and business outcomes.
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, is searching for a Director of Data Strategy to lead the development and execution of the company's enterprise data strategy. This visionary will set the course for how data is collected, governed, shared, and used across BHHC for innovation in analytics/AI and improved customer outcomes, partnering with key strategic leaders in Claims, Finance, Analytics, Actuarial, Underwriting, HR, Marketing, and IT to ensure we have a clear roadmap that strengthens data quality, trust, accessibility, and business value.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without requiring, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
- Build and execute the enterprise data strategy that drives our core business priorities and long-term direction.
- Translate strategic goals into actionable workstreams that improve data quality, governance, reporting, and insights.
- Work closely with the CEO, CIO, and Executive team to align data initiatives with business objectives and innovation.
GOVERNANCE AND STANDARDS
- Establish and chair the Enterprise Data Governance Committee.
- Develop and implement policies for data roles, stewardship, metadata, lineage, and quality.
- Define the governance model for data feeds, data extracts, and the use of operational and analytical copies of data.
- Ensure BHHC meets legal and regulatory expectations for data privacy, usage, security, and retention.
- In partnership with the Analytics and IT leaders, support establishment of policies and frameworks on data use for modeling and AI.
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP
- Partner with Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial, Finance, HR, Marketing and Operations to understand data needs and turn them into prioritized roadmaps.
- Create strong working relationships across all departments and serve as the primary bridge between business teams and technology teams.
- Work closely with the Chief Data Architect to bring strategic initiatives to life through sound architecture that securely drives business growth.
PROGRAM EXECUTION
- Build and oversee a multiyear data strategy program including data discovery, catalog, architecture modernization, integration improvements, and data quality.
- Guide consulting partners that support the data strategy program.
- Establish the strategy for how the organization manages inbound and outbound data feeds, operational data requests, and analytical/AI data needs.
- Measure the impact of data initiatives and communicate outcomes to the Executive team.
LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE
- Promote a culture where data is trusted, shared appropriately, and used responsibly to drive collaborative innovation.
- Mentor data stewards and program leads across the company.
- Drive transparency, collaboration, and accountability across all data and analytical/AI efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Analytics, or related field, required. Masters/Advanced Degree preferred.
- CERTIFICATIONS:
- Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600) or Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700) a plus.
- SnowPro Core Certification a plus.
- Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP) a plus.
EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in data strategy, analytics, governance, or data management with a growth track record required.
- Prior experience within insurance industry strongly preferred.
- Practical experience inside the Microsoft Fabric workspace is required.
- Proven experience leveraging Snowflake’s core capabilities to drive scalable, cost-optimized data strategies required.
- Strong background working with enterprise source systems, operational data feeds, and customer-facing platforms required.
- Experience supporting or partnering with teams that use large scale policy, claims, CRM, or workflow systems required.
- Proven success building cross-functional relationships and influencing at the Executive level required.
- Experience leading enterprise data governance programs required.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Bonus Eligibility
- Hybrid Work Schedule (up to 2 days work from home)
- Multiple Office Locations - Financial District Downtown or Walnut Creek
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Immediate Vesting of Retirement Savings + Company Match
- Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible Savings Accounts
- Paid Community Volunteer Day
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program
ABOUT US
With more than 50 years in business, Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) has grown from a regional organization to a national insurance group, offering insurance products from coast to coast. Relationships are the cornerstone of our culture, and we believe in doing the right thing. That means we invest in our business in every way possible to deliver on our mission and demonstrate that people are what powers our success. Our commitment to financial strength and integrity means our customers can rest assured that we will be there when it counts.
At BHHC we embrace diversity and foster an environment where our people can be their authentic selves. Our differences make us stronger and better together, which fosters a harmonious workplace—something we truly value. We’ve created an approachable and collaborative atmosphere. Here you’ll find a welcoming workplace where everyone can feel valued, supported, and inspired to do great work. Together, we raise the bar by being curious, remaining customer-focused, and operating with integrity.
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