Strategic Intelligence Manager Jobs in California

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At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Main responsibilities:

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Data Strategy, Governance & Ownership

• Develops and executes the FSQA data and analytics strategy aligned to enterprise food safety, quality, and regulatory objectives
• Owns FSQA data governance, including standardization of data definitions, structures, and reporting frameworks across all systems and sites
• Establishes data quality, validation, and audit processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of FSQA data

Analytics, Insights & Risk Identification

• Leads advanced analytics to identify food safety and quality trends, risks, and opportunities across data sources (e.g., audits, regulatory inspections, environmental monitoring, customer feedback, pest control)
• Develops predictive and risk-based models to proactively identify emerging issues and prioritize mitigation efforts
• Translates complex datasets into actionable insights and recommendations that inform decision-making at plant, corporate, and executive levels
  

Reporting, Visualization & Performance Enablement

• Designs, develops, and deploys enterprise dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into FSQA performance
• Defines and standardizes KPIs across manufacturing and supplier programs, ensuring alignment and consistency
• Delivers executive-level reporting and presentations to communicate performance, risks, and opportunities clearly and effectively
  

Data Architecture, Systems & Integration

• Partners with IT and data engineering teams to design and implement scalable data architecture, including ETL processes, data pipelines, and system integrations
• Leads integration of FSQA systems (e.g., SafetyChain, eBacMap, QA Studio) to enable seamless data flow and reporting
• Drives automation of data processes, including data ingestion, cleansing, validation, and reporting
  

Business Process & System Optimization

• Analyzes FSQA and operational processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Drives system and process improvements to enhance data usability, reporting efficiency, and decision-making capability
• Supports implementation and optimization of FSQA systems in partnership with the Quality Systems team
  

Regulatory & Audit Support

• Ensures FSQA data supports regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and traceability requirements
• Provides data, reporting, and analytical support for regulatory inspections, audits, and investigations
  

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

• Partners with FSQA, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT teams to align data strategy with business needs and operational priorities
• Acts as a key advisor to FSQA leadership, translating data into business insights and strategic recommendations
  

Capability Building & Enablement

• Builds organizational capability in data literacy and analytics through training, tools, and standardized reporting
• Enables adoption of dashboards and data tools across FSQA and operations teams
• Leads and develops the FSQA Coordinator responsible for enterprise FSQA system administration and data execution
• Establishes clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards to ensure system effectiveness and data integrity across all sites
  

Vendor & External Partnership Management

• Manages relationships with third-party data providers and system vendors, ensuring alignment with FSQA data and reporting requirements
• Coordinates development of external reporting tools and analytics solutions where applicable
  

This position is in Boise, ID or Pleasanton, CA

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 25%

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Food Science, or related field required
  

Experience Level:

• 7–10 plus years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or FSQA systems within food manufacturing or CPG environment
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling data and analytics capabilities across multi-site operations
• Experience working with FSQA data sources, including audits, regulatory inspections, environmental monitoring, and quality systems preferred
• Advanced SQL skills, including complex queries, joins, subqueries, and CTEs
• Strong expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI preferred, Tableau)
• Experience designing data architecture, including ETL pipelines and data models
• Strong knowledge of data mining, analytics, and statistical techniques
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Experience optimizing business processes through data and system improvements
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including advanced Excel, Power BI, PowerQuery, and PowerPoint
  

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
  

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