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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

The Data Analytics Director provides strategic and technical leadership for enterprise reporting, business intelligence, analytics modernization, and performance management initiatives. This role transforms operational and financial data into actionable insights that support executive decision making and mission execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise analytics and business intelligence initiatives.
• Develop data strategies, governance frameworks, and performance measurement methodologies.
• Consolidate data from systems including SharePoint, SAM, FSMS, and other enterprise platforms.
• Design and maintain executive dashboards, scorecards, and KPI reporting solutions.
• Perform advanced analytics, forecasting, trend analysis, and data quality assessments.
• Provide insights supporting project prioritization and leadership decisions.
• Identify opportunities for automation, AI enablement, and process improvement.
• Lead data management and reporting teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field and 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Minimum 8 years supporting DHS or DoD environments.
• Minimum 8 years of data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or performance management experience.
• Experience developing dashboards and data visualization solutions using tools such as Power BI and Power Platform.
• Experience integrating and analyzing data across multiple enterprise systems.
• Due to the nature of the work U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification preferred.

Additional Information

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.