Director of Enterprise Data and Information Strategy

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Posting Period:

July 02, 2025 - Until Filled

Employee Group Type:

EXEC Executives

Position Type:

Regular

Salary Range:

$218,000.00 - $233,303.00

Position Details:

Founded in 1857, the National Education Association (NEA) is America’s oldest and largest organization committed to advancing the cause of public education. Headquartered in Washington, DC, NEA proudly claims nearly 3 million members devoted to the following mission: to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education by preparing every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.  Our vision is a great public school for every student.  The NEA is also the single largest labor union in the United States, advocating for the excellent and equitable public education system that all students, educators, and communities deserve.  As an employer, NEA recognizes and honors the right of employees to form unions and collectively bargain.  As such, most of NEA’s national staff belong to one of three staff unions. 

Position Summary

The Director of Enterprise Data and Information Strategy (EDIS) is responsible for overseeing the strategy, execution, and delivery of technology products that support the business and programmatic needs of the NEA and its affiliates.  This position oversees a diverse team of product specialists, project managers, developers, and quality assurance engineers to manage end-to-end product lifecycle, software development methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration.  The Director reports to the Senior Director of the Center for Innovation and Technology (CIT) and works collaboratively across NEA Centers and state affiliates to ensure the development, delivery, and maintenance of products to support the goals of the union.   

Responsibilities

The Director of EDIS is responsible for providing the vision and strategy for the methodologies, technologies, and overall development of sustainable, scalable, and secure solutions that align with the organization's strategic goals. 

• Product Strategy & Roadmap
  • Develop and implement a strategic product roadmap aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage technology for organizing, advocacy, member service, and operations. 
  • Drive innovation by introducing new features, technologies, and improvements by overseeing the development of tools, apps, platforms, and integrations that enhance the value of the organization for NEA, affiliates, and members. 
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead and oversee cross-functional teams, including development, design, QA, product, and project management.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities for team members.
  • Foster process improvement and reduce redundancies and inefficiencies
• Software Development & Agile Execution
  • Ensure efficient execution of Agile and Scrum methodologies and oversee the full software development lifecycle, from concept to launch.
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize workflows, improve scalability, and enhance software performance.
  • Drive CI/CD best practices to streamline software development workflows, ensuring automated integration, testing, and deployment processes that enhance speed, reliability, and product scalability. 
• Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
  • Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Work closely with customers and business units to gather insights and refine product offerings.
• Risk Management & Compliance
  • Identify risks in product development and establish mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Resource & Budget Allocation
  • Manage budgets and allocate resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Oversee hiring, training, and retention strategies for product development teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of management experience in product development roles within labor unions, professional associations, or advocacy groups.
• Proven track record of successfully leading product development strategies, initiatives, and projects.
• Strong project and product management skills.
• Experience with initiatives that promoted digital transformation and innovation to advance the business objectives of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively and apply problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to align product development strategies with the union’s mission and goals. 
• Expertise with tools and platforms that enhance communications and member engagement, recruitment and retention activities.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing IT staff, fostering growth and excellence across all levels and functions within a complex IT environment.
• Experience managing budgets and financial planning.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders and advocate for IT initiatives that support union objectives.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technology landscapes and a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends and best practices.  
• Experience working in a management role in a unionized staff environment. 
• Ability to travel frequently (30-45 overnights per year).

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided:  The position involves skill in using a computer and/or laptop; oral and written communication skills; skills in proofreading and editing; use of clear and articulate speech; interpersonal relations skills; reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to sit for long periods, stoop, bend, reach and carry light materials (up to 10 lbs.); and ability to travel by various methods of transportation, e.g., airplane, car.

NEA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. To apply for this position or to search for other openings, please go to our jobs page at Careers at NEA (myworkdayjobs.com)  

NEA Participates in E-Verify. Read more here E-Verify Participation & Right to Work.

NEA complies with the DC Wage Transparency Act of 2023.