Director Analytics- Hybrid, Des Moines, Iowa na Wellabe

We are hiring a Director of Analytics to lead the design and development of enterprise-level reporting solutions that enable data-based decision-making across the organization. This role is central to building scalable, self-service capabilities and driving data storytelling that empowers business leaders with meaningful insights.

This individual will oversee the development of intuitive, well-governed dashboards and reports, establish design frameworks that support consistency and clarity, and champion a culture of self-service and data literacy across the company. This role will lead a team of analysts and will collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure our reporting framework supports evolving business needs, market dynamics, and strategic goals.

Essential functions

• Strategic leadership
  • Develop and execute a forward-thinking analytics strategy aligned with Wellabe’s strategic business goals.
  • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform long-term business strategy.
  • Establish and enforce design frameworks based on UX best practices and storytelling principles.
  • Partner with executive leadership to embed data-driven thinking into strategic decision making.
• Team & Project Management
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of analytics professionals.
  • Prioritize and manage the analytics project portfolio across business units.
  • Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, and strategic experimentation.
• Analytics Delivery
  • Lead the design and delivery of high-quality dashboards, scorecards, and business performance reports across key insurance domains (e.g. distribution, actuarial, operations, marketing).
  • Translate business problems into reporting solutions that provide clear insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Proactively identify reporting gaps or inefficiencies and implement improvements to enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Self-Service Analytics & Enablement
  • Build and manage a self-service analytics environment, empowering business users to access and explore data independently.
  • Collaborate with business partners to identify self-service use cases and train users on tools and best practices.
  • Drive adoption and ensure proper governance of self-service assets to maintain data integrity and reduce reporting bottlenecks.
• Governance & Consistency
  • Define and enforce reporting standards, KPIs, and data definitions to ensure consistency and accuracy across the organization.
  • Work closely with Data Governance and Data Engineering teams to ensure integrity and availability of data sources.
• Forward-Looking Insight
  • Anticipate future reporting needs based on evolving business strategy, regulatory changes, or market trends.
  • Design executive-level reporting packages that inform quarterly reviews, board presentations, and strategic planning sessions.
  • Use trend analysis and comparative reporting to highlight opportunities, risks, and areas for operational improvement.

Success Profile

• Strong understanding of insurance KPIs, processes, and reporting frameworks.
• Proficiency with BI tools (e.g Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) and strong SQL/reporting database knowledge.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience working with executive leadership.
• Highly organized, with a sharp eye for detail and a proactive, strategic mindset.
• In depth knowledge of modern data engineering and data architecture technologies and principles required.
• Understanding of data governance principles and best practices, ability to apply a practical approach to driving data governance maturity
• Proven ability to drive broad enterprise alignment and the successful implementation of impactful technology solutions
• Essential expertise in developing and implementing data warehouses, data lakes, and lake houses with experience of the latest platforms for efficient high-scale data hosting and analytics
• Passionate advocate for leveraging data solutions and practices to unlock business value
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical partners
• Ability to influence and work across organization boundaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Data Science, Economics, or related field.
• Combination of education and/or relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of experience in business reporting, data analysis, analytics engineering or related field required.
• Previous experience within the insurance or financial services industry required.
• 5+ years of leadership and team management experience required.
• Extensive data modeling experience with operational and analytical data stores.

Benefits

• Hybrid availability
• 401(k) with generous, full vested company match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off, holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paternal leave
• Legal insurance
• EAP
• Travel accident insurance

Growth opportunities

We believe each of us has potential to grow and adapt with our business. We take your career as seriously as you do. Helping you develop your skills and talents leads to opportunities — not only for you, but also for our company. That’s why we provide:

• LinkedIn Learning Premium access
• CliftonStrengths® assessment and coaching
• On-site and virtual workshops and cohorts featuring world-class content from FranklinCovey, Crucial Learning, Gallup, and more 
• Free world-class insurance acumen courses through AHIP and LOMA
• Reimbursement and bonus opportunities for professional designations and certifications, including a tuition reimbursement program 
• Opportunities to take part in Wellabe's mentorship programs 

About Wellabe

Since 1929, Wellabe has been finding solutions to help our customers protect their health and financial well-being. And we’re committed to fostering an internal culture of inclusivity, well-being, and development so each of our team members can succeed. Learn more about Wellabe’s culture of betterment by visiting wellabe.com/culture.

Wellabe is full of smart, caring, hard-working people with a broad range of talents who understand collaboration is key. We bring our best selves every day, to connect with others to solve problems, spark innovation, and bring ideas to life. Meet the team and learn what makes Wellabe a great place to work by visiting wellabe.com/news/employee-spotlights.

Our core values:

• Be dedicated: Show unwavering commitment by proactively taking initiative, setting clear goals, and managing time effectively.
• Be trustworthy: Take accountability for actions, navigate difficult conversations with integrity, and build strong relationships through consistent, honest behavior.
• Be determined: Demonstrate enthusiasm and a relentless drive to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
• Be collaborative: Foster teamwork by being self-aware, actively listening, and effectively communicating across all levels.
• Be open: Embrace diversity and new ideas to create an inclusive environment.
• Be generous: Embody generosity and compassion by serving a greater purpose and helping others.
• Be better: Commit to continuous improvement and adapt effectively to change.
• Be well: Prioritize physical and mental health, manage stress, and demonstrate emotional intelligence.

Be well – thrive in an environment that fosters inclusivity, well-being, and development. #LI-Hybrid