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AEG

Director, Data Science

Sacramento, CA · On-site

Director, Data ScienceDepartment: Business IntelligenceReports to: Vice President, Business IntelligenceFLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt Job SummaryThe Sacramento Kings are committed to using data and ...

PROPRIUS

Director Data Science

San Francisco, CA

Director Data Science Location: San Francisco, CA Sponsorship: Yes Relocation: Yes Industry: Data Science A Fortune 500 is looking for a proven Data Science leader to create a new Data Science team.

Essc

Director, Data Engineering

Irvine, CA · On-site

Collaborates with the Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics to define data requirements, optimize data models, and enhance reporting, analytics, and data mining capabilities. Demonstrates a ...

CrowdStrike

Director, Data Analytics

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

The Director will function as a vital strategic partner, bridging the data needs of the Sales and Finance organizations to ensure decision-making across the entire company is consistently data ...

Navan

Senior Director, Data

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Position Overview As our Senior Director of Data, you will serve as the strategic visionary and executive engine powering our company's data transformation. In this high-impact leadership role, you ...

Boot Barn

Director, Data Science & Insights

Irvine, CA

$150K - $200K/yr

DIRECTOR, DATA SCIENCE & INSIGHTS REPORTS TO: CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build ...

Boot Barn

Director, Data Science & Insights

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

DIRECTOR, DATA SCIENCE & INSIGHTS REPORTS TO: CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build ...

Navan

Senior Director, Data

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$194K - $432K/yr

Position Overview As our Senior Director of Data, you will serve as the strategic visionary and executive engine powering our company's data transformation. In this high-impact leadership role, you ...

Fujifilm

Director Data AI & Analytics

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

The Director Data, AI and Analytics will own the strategy, platforms, operating model, and outcomes for Data, AI, and Analytics across three FUJIFILM lifesciences businesses. In highly regulated GxP ...

Merck & Co.

Director Data AI & Analytics

Irvine, CA · On-site

$154.57 - $216.10/hr

The Director Data, AI and Analytics will own the strategy, platforms, operating model, and outcomes for Data, AI, and Analytics across three FUJIFILM life-sciences businesses. In highly regulated GxP ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for director data in California is $126,843.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,800.00 and $161,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Data vs Data Analyst?

AspectDirector DataData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field; often leadership experienceBachelor's degree in related field; certifications like Microsoft Data Analyst or Tableau often preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, overseeing data teams, and setting data policiesData collection, analysis, reporting, and visualization tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, tech firms, and data-driven organizationsCommon across various industries including finance, marketing, and healthcare

The main difference between a Director Data and a Data Analyst lies in their scope and responsibilities. The Director Data focuses on strategic leadership, managing data teams, and setting organizational data policies. In contrast, the Data Analyst handles data collection, analysis, and reporting to support business decisions. Both roles require strong analytical skills, but the Director Data typically has more experience and a broader leadership role.

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Infographic showing various Director Data job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,843 per year, or $61 per hour.

Director, Data Science

Sacramento, CA • On-site

AEG
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

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Business Title: Director, Data ScienceDepartment: Business IntelligenceReports to: Vice President, Business IntelligenceFLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Job SummaryThe Sacramento Kings are committed to using data and technology to better understand our fans, strengthen business performance, and improve decision-making across the organization. As part of the Business Intelligence team, the Director of Data Science will lead advanced analytics initiatives that translate complex data into actionable recommendations across ticketing, retail, marketing, and other areas of the business.This role will serve as a key analytical partner to leaders across the organization, with responsibility for ticket pricing, inventory management, revenue forecasting, and customer analytics. The Director will develop and maintain predictive and analytical solutions, build automated tools and data pipelines, and identify new opportunities to use data science and emerging technologies to improve business outcomes.The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with commercial judgment and the ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. This position will also lead and develop members of the Business Intelligence team while remaining hands-on in the analysis, development, and implementation of solutions.
Key Responsibility Areas
  • Lead the development and execution of analytical strategies supporting ticketing revenue, including single-game dynamic pricing, season and plan pricing, inventory management, sell-through analysis, and revenue forecasting.
  • Develop analytical models and decision-support tools that identify pricing and inventory opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to Ticket Sales, Ticket Operations, Marketing, and organizational leadership.
  • Build, maintain, and enhance predictive and statistical models related to customer behavior, including areas such as retention, purchase propensity, demand forecasting, customer segmentation, and revenue optimization.
  • Conduct scenario analysis and ad-hoc analytical work to support time-sensitive business decisions and identify emerging revenue opportunities.
  • Develop automated solutions that improve the speed, accuracy, and scalability of recurring business processes, including ticket pricing, price code creation, inventory analysis, reporting, and other analytical workflows.
  • Design and maintain data pipelines that integrate business data from ticketing, retail, food & beverage, digital, and other third-party platforms into the organization's data environment.
  • Partner with internal technology resources and external data partners to ensure data used for analytics is accurate, timely, accessible, and appropriately structured.
  • Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and analytical frameworks that enable stakeholders to monitor performance, understand key business drivers, and make informed decisions.
  • Evaluate opportunities to apply machine learning, AI, optimization, and other emerging analytical techniques to business challenges where they can create measurable value or improve operational efficiency.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports within the Business Intelligence team, establishing clear priorities while supporting professional growth and technical development.
  • Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the Business Intelligence team, helping strengthen analytical capabilities and best practices throughout the department.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, or another quantitative field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of professional experience in data science, advanced analytics, business analytics, or a related quantitative field, with demonstrated experience using analytics to influence business decisions.
  • 3+ years of experience leading, managing, or mentoring analysts or data science professionals preferred.
  • Proficiency in SQL as well as Python and/or R, with demonstrated experience developing production-quality analytical models, automated workflows, and data solutions.
  • Strong understanding of statistical modeling, forecasting, optimization, experimentation, and machine learning techniques, with the ability to select methodologies appropriate to the business problem.
  • Experience developing analytical solutions that have influenced pricing, revenue management, inventory optimization, customer behavior, marketing, or other commercial decisions.
  • Experience working with relational databases, cloud data platforms, data warehouses, and data integration processes.
  • Experience with Tableau or similar business intelligence and data visualization platforms.
  • Strong understanding of analytical development practices, including model validation, documentation, reproducibility, version control, and code quality.
  • Strong business acumen and curiosity, with the ability to understand business problems before determining the appropriate analytical solution.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance longer-term analytical development with time-sensitive business needs.
  • Experience in sports, entertainment, ticketing, retail, hospitality, or another dynamic consumer business preferred.
  • Familiarity with Ticketmaster Archtics/Host or other ticketing platforms preferred.

Compensation:Base Salary Range: $110,000-$140,000, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
Total Rewards Package:In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
  • 401(k) with company matching contributions
  • Self-Directed Time Off, 11 paid holidays, and Summer Fridays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Sacramento Kings season tickets, concert access, team store discounts, parking, and other exclusive team member perks
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Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1992

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