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Tombras

Associate Director, Data Science

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$56K - $56K/yr

Tombras, a 600+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking an Associate Director, Data Science. You'll be joining one of the top independent agencies in ...

Umusic

Director, Data and Insights

Nashville, TN · On-site

How We LEAD Capitol Christian Music Group is seeking a Director, Data & Insights who will leverage analytics across market trends, audience data, and revenue performance to generate actionable ...

Growve

Data Management Director

Nashville, TN · On-site

Data Management Director Position Overview: In this role, The Data Management Director sits at the center of our Business Information organization, partnering closely with Business Process, Business ...

Growve

Data Management Director

Nashville, TN · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Position Title Data Management Director Position Overview In this role, the Data Management Director sits at the center of our Business Information organization, partnering closely with Business ...

Growve

Data Management Director

Nashville, TN · On-site

Data Management Director Position Overview: In this role, The Data Management Director sits at the center of our Business Information organization, partnering closely with Business Process, Business ...

Growve

Data Management Director

Nashville, TN · On-site

Data Management Director Position Overview: In this role, The Data Management Director sits at the center of our Business Information organization, partnering closely with Business Process, Business ...

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How much do director data jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director data in Tennessee is $116,652.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,300.00 and $148,400.00 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 Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,652 per year, or $56.1 per hour.

Associate Director, Data Science

Tombras

Knoxville, TN • On-site

$56K - $56K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Tombras, a 600+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking an Associate Director, Data Science.
You'll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You'll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.
Why Join Tombras Analytics?
Tombras Analytics sits at the cornerstone of Connecting Data + Creativity for Business Results and delivers Diagnostic, Descriptive, Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics across both internal teams and a diverse global, national and regional client base. We are a passionate team of 20+ professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of analytics to help our clients discover opportunities, capitalize on trends, create efficiencies and improve marketing and business results for maximum growth.
This role is foundational to leading our Data Science Team, which partners with our Analytics, Media, and Data-Ops Teams to realize the vision of offering best in class marketing science for our clients. You'll lead the strategy and development of proprietary tooling, work on brands with household recognition, and grow the team as the agency scales.
The Associate Director, Data Science will report directly to the Director, Data Science and should have prior experience in media analytics, especially digital media. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in media, marketing or a related field and possess 5+ years of experience in Analytics and Data Science roles.
Where you'll be working: Knoxville, TN. Relocation assistance may be provided.
What you'll be doing:
  • Leading the strategy behind and client engagements for advanced analytics including Media Mix Modeling, Message Mix Modeling, Multi-Touch Attribution, Forecasting, and support testing, experimentation, and optimization. Your remit will be end-to-end, from selling in new work thru delivery of the results.
  • Developing the framework and approach for marketing science and develop bespoke offerings.
  • Employing best in class tooling to develop proprietary Martech in partnership with the Technology and Media practices.
  • Identify new and innovative data sets that can be used to improve existing modeling work, or deliver net new models.
  • Clearly articulate statistical results to clients, ultimately leading to continued client engagement and implementation.

What you bring:
  • An M.S. or Ph.D. degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or Operations Research
  • (Optional) Experience in marketing science or advertising analytics
  • Mastery of advanced analytical techniques including but not limited to Multivariate/Bayesian Regression, Randomized Control Trials, Media Mix/Multi-Touch Attribution, Time-Series, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Discrete Choice Models
  • Strong competency with python, R, SQL, and other commonly used statistical tools
  • Client services mindset
  • Ability to influence clients and partner agencies to act on insights
  • Ability to distill complicated information into succinct graphical presentations for senior stakeholders.

Why you'll want to work at Tombras:
  • Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.
  • Dog-friendly offices
  • Flexible PTO
  • Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
  • Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents
  • 401(k) Participation
  • Employer-paid Dental & Vision
  • A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

Want more reasons to work at Tombras? Check out the latest Tombras News and Our Values.
Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.
Remote employees must be based in the United States.

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