What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Data & Analytics position at Jackpot?
ABOUT THE ROLE:Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Head of Data & Analytics will own Jackpot's end-to-end data ecosystem. You'll architect and scale our data platform, build and mentor high-performing DS/DA/DE teams, own data governance and infrastructure, and partner cross-functionally to turn data into one of Jackpot's strongest strategic advantages.If you're looking for the opportunity to build a modern data organization from the ground up at a high-growth consumer startup — this may be the perfect role for you.This is a remote position with preference given to candidates in central or eastern time zones. WHAT YOU'LL DO:Set the vision and strategy for Data Analytics, Data Science, and Data Engineering.Lead a high-performing data organization, including coaching, and developing engineers, and analystsOwn the data platform, including pipelines, warehousing, modeling, governance, observability, and reliabilityCreate a world-class experimentation program, including statistical rigor, tools, design, and rollout frameworksDevelop predictive and machine learning models that power personalization, fraud detection, forecasting, and user behavior predictionPartner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Compliance to drive strategy and decision-makingCreate dashboards and analytical tools to empower self-service and automate insightsOwn data governance and regulatory compliance, particularly in highly regulated lottery and gaming environmentsOwn the data roadmap, tooling strategy, and org design, ensuring we balance speed with long-term scalabilityChampion data-driven decision-making and raise the data IQ across the companyYOU IDEALLY HAVE:10 years of experience across Data Analytics, Data Science, and Data Engineering, with at least 3 years leading multi-disciplinary data teamsProven experience owning and scaling a modern data stack (Snowflake/BigQuery, dbt, Airflow, Databricks, Fivetran, etc.)Strong technical proficiency in SQL and PythonExperience building and maintaining production-level data pipelines and ML modelsExperience with A/B testing frameworks, causal inference, and experimentation platformsDemonstrated ability to translate sophisticated data concepts into clear, actionable insightsExcellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder-management skillsIT'S A BONUS IF YOU HAVE:Background in gaming, lottery, fintech, or other regulated industriesExperience with real-time data architectures (Kafka, Kinesis)Experience with consumer personalization systems, recommendation models, or lifecycle optimizationFamiliarity with MarTech and CDPs (Optimove, Braze, etc)Expertise in LTV modeling, and fraud/risk modelsExperience in high-growth consumer or tech startupsABOUT YOU:You work extremely well cross-functionally and are autonomous and proactive in your outputYou thrive under competing priorities and know how to structure your time and teamYou have grit, perseverance, and a founder mentalityYou are solutions-oriented, adaptable, and calm in ambiguityYou embrace feedback and continuous learning - you're not a finished product and don't want to beOne of Jackpot's core values is Lifelong Learning. We don't believe we are ever finished products and strongly believe in growing and developing to improve ourselves. If what you've read so far sounds exciting but your experience doesn't quite match what we're looking for, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway! We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can feel proud to contribute to.WHAT WE CAN OFFER:$170,000-$200,000 base salary bonus equity The opportunity to have a voice, say, and "leave your fingerprints" on our product and businessA commitment to provide you with the benefits of a start-up career without the start-up painsBenefits on par with leading, progressive tech companies (think 100% employee-only coverage, monthly HSA contribution, mental health offerings, etc.)401kPaid parental leavePTO/Sick TimeDedication to Lifelong Learning through our Monthly Speaker SeriesMonthly cultural and social eventsA culture of trust and accountability
Salary : $170,000 - $200,000