Email Opening Apply Now Title Director, Data and Analytics  About the Organization At Thrive South Side, we believe in transforming health and scaling new models of care to build a stronger, more vibrant, and empowered community. We are a key partner in a collaborative of 13 healthcare organizations on Chicago's South Side, all united by a single mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community. If you are guided by our core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Communication, Accountability, and Respect, we invite you to join us. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a movement that prioritizes community needs and ensures a healthier future for all. Thrive South Side provides a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to promote a well-balanced lifestyle for our employees, including medical/dental/vision insurances, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and tuition benefits. These benefits are designed to be affordable and competitive, helping you with your well-being, financial security, and career advancement.   Req Number ADM-26-00004   Category Administrative   Position Director, Data and Analytics   Open Date 10/12/2026   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Pay Range $130,000 - $135,000 annually   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Work Modality Hybrid (in office 2-3 days per week)   Shift Days   Description The Director, Data and Analytics is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, technical oversight, and operational execution of Thrive South Side’s data infrastructure, business intelligence, and partner reporting suites. Reporting directly to the Vice President of People and Operations, this leader serves as both a technical strategist and data business partner. The Director translates complex healthcare datasets into actionable insights for internal governance and executive leadership, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), South Side health systems, and a broad network of community and clinical partners. The Director leads the Data and Analytics department, supervising management-level staff and guiding the technical team in delivering high-impact analytics products. In addition to overseeing data warehouse operations and healthcare interoperability pipelines, this leader spearheads MCO data strategy, ensures rigorous reporting quality assurance, and presents data narratives directly to C-suite and partner stakeholders.   Key Responsibilities   Strategic Leadership and Partner Engagement This leader serves as the primary data business partner to executive leadership, translating strategic organizational goals into long-term analytical roadmaps. The Director delivers compelling, executive-level data presentations and facilitates high-stakes discussions with external partners and clinical stakeholders. Internally, this role champions enterprise data literacy and stewardship initiatives, supporting formal development pathways across the organization. Advanced Analytics and Payer Strategy Acting as the organization’s subject matter expert on Medicaid MCO data architectures, the Director guides analytics staff in establishing enduring methodologies for payer reporting, medical expense tracking, and contract performance. This includes partnering with health plan technical teams to translate payer data requirements, incentive arrangements, and value-based care contracts into scalable technical workflows. The Director oversees analytical models evaluating total cost of care, longitudinal utilization, and patient empanelment metrics, bridging raw payer feeds with strategic clinical decision-making. Data Engineering and Interoperability The Director guides the strategic architecture, expansion, and day-to-day reliability of the in-house Data Lakehouse, ensuring seamless data sharing across partner organizations and the Health Information Exchange (HIE). This involves overseeing ingestion, harmonization, and transformation pipelines for clinical EHR/EMR feeds, state eligibility files, MCO encounter data, and community referral platforms. A key component of this pillar is collaborating with technology vendors, external health systems, and HIE networks to optimize data integration, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure system reliability. Data Governance and Quality Assurance Ensuring strict compliance with HIPAA and HITECH, the Director enforces role-based access controls (RBAC) and privacy standards within the data warehouse and reporting platforms. This leader partners with IT and operations to ensure all data architecture aligns with the organization's broader security frameworks and compliance certifications. Additionally, the Director drives rigorous quality control standards across all outward-facing analytics, ensuring visual presentation integrity, data accuracy, and cohort validation across all customized dashboards and partner deliverables.   EOE Statement Thrive South Side is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Our hiring and employment practices are based solely on job-related criteria and qualifications, and we strive to ensure that all employees and applicants are treated with respect, fairness, and without bias. We promote an environment where every team member can thrive, contribute their best, and reach their full potential. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or throughout your employment, please contact us at hr@thrivesouthside.org. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure equal access and opportunities for all individuals.   Location Thrive South Side Administrative Office   Number of Openings 1   This position is currently accepting applications. 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