Environmental Data Analytics Discipline Leader

**40783BR**

**Requisition ID:**

40783BR

**Business Unit:**

TSU

**Job Description:**

We are currently seeking a Data Analytics Discipline Leader who will play a crucial role in leveraging data analytics to enhance a firm's capabilities in environmental services. This position involves working across multiple technical practice areas to support marketing and business development initiatives related to environmental data analytics. The leader collaborates with discipline leaders, subject matter experts (SMEs), and the environmental data analytics group to gather ideas and assess needs for data analytics. They coordinate efforts with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, designers, draftsmen, and technicians to design and implement effective data analytics solutions. Additionally, the leader is responsible for developing processes to evaluate ideas and initiatives within Business Technology aimed at developing analytics tools and technologies.

The Data Analytics Discipline Leader also manages intellectual property (IP) and research and development (R&D) investments by reviewing current data analytics projects, identifying IP for protection, and prioritizing R&D investments. They work to grow a team of data analytics practitioners who have the desire or aptitude to develop data analytics skills. The leader establishes relationships and processes for evaluating ideas and initiatives, ensuring that the firm stays ahead of competitors by continuously improving data management and analysis capabilities. This role is essential for navigating the competitive landscape and meeting the growing demands for advanced data analytics solutions in the environmental sector.

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

• Conduct evaluations of available data analytics technologies and platforms to analyze a wide range of environmental data across various applications (e.g., water quality assessments, remedial investigations, remedial actions, and operations and maintenance of treatment systems).

• Assist with the technical sales, design, and delivery of data analytics solutions tailored for environmental applications.

• Collaborate with local, national, and international technical teams in the fields of business technology and data analytics.

• Work across multiple technical practice areas to leverage data analytics research and development activities, thereby expanding and enhancing the firm’s capabilities in environmental services.

• Support marketing and business development initiatives related to environmental data analytics.

• Collaborate and compile ideas: Engage with discipline leaders, subject matter experts (SMEs), and the environmental data analytics group to gather ideas and assess needs for data analytics.

• Coordinate efforts with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, designers, draftsmen, and technicians to design and implement effective data analytics solutions.

• Establish processes: Develop processes to evaluate ideas and initiatives within Business Technology aimed at developing analytics tools and technologies.

• Manage intellectual property (IP) and research and development (R&D) investments: Review current data analytics projects, identify IP for protection, and prioritize R&D investments.

• Work with and grow data analytics practitioners who have the desire or aptitude to develop data analytics skills.

• Navigate the competitive landscape and meet the growing demand for advanced data analytics solutions in the environmental sector.

• Market engagement: Identify conferences, working groups, and other activities to enhance technical visibility and promote our capabilities to clients.

• Track business opportunities and clients: Identify and monitor business opportunities and client relationships for analytics.

**Job Title:**

Environmental Data Analytics Discipline Leader

**Group:**

ESO

**Employment Type:**

Regular

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Bachelor's degree. 7 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Environmental Expertise: Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical engineering, science or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license or registration as a Licensed Professional Geologist or professional scientist registration/certification or Master’s degree in science or related discipline. Must have extensive understanding of environmental analytics. A degree in computer science or programing with environmental experience is also acceptable.

• Programming Proficiency: Proficient in programming languages such as Python or R.

• Software Development Experience: Experience in developing software solutions, dashboards, and other analytics tools.

• IP Management: Experience in managing intellectual property and options for doing so.

• Educational Interest: An interest in teaching and developing education and advancement opportunities for mid- and junior-level staff.

• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

• 10 years of related experience.

**EEO Statement:**

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

**Why CDM Smith?:**

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)

**Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.**

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

**Job Site Location:**

United States - Nationwide

**Agency Disclaimer:**

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

**Amount of Travel Required:**

20%

**Assignment Category:**

Fulltime-Regular

**Visa Sponsorship Available:**

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

**Skills and Abilities:**

Strong knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional and business materials.

**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

**Pay Range Minimum:**

$90,605

**Pay Range Maximum:**

$158,579

**Additional Compensation:**

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

**Work Location Options:**

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

**Driver's License Requirements:**

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.