Director, Data Acquisition & Partnerships – Location Data

Unacast is a leading provider of global location intelligence that delivers cutting-edge analytics about human mobility in the physical world. We are a team of experts with decades of unmatched industry experience and we partner with organizations across the private and public sectors to unlock the potential of location data. Unacast drives smarter decision-making based on trustworthy, reliable, and privacy-friendly location intelligence that powers both commercial and societal benefits.

Overview:

Unacast is seeking a strategic and experienced Director, Data Acquisition & Partnerships to lead our efforts in acquiring and managing our location data supply sources and vendor relationships.  This position will play a pivotal role in shaping our data strategy and ensuring the availability of high-quality location data assets to drive our product objectives and serve the needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive data acquisition strategy aligned with Unacast goals and market demands, balancing volume (quantity and geographic coverage), Unacast product alignment, quality, and cost effectiveness. 
• Vendor Management:  Build and maintain strong relationships with data vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage performance to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. Develop and monitor KPIs to evaluate vendor performance.

• Data Partnerships: Proactively research to identify new partnerships with strategic data providers, ensuring alignment with our data needs and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Data Quality Assurance: Partner with our Data Analytics team to implement robust processes for evaluating data providers to ensure the quality, reliability, and relevance of acquired data. 

• Operational Efficiency: Collaborate internally to optimize processes related to data acquisition, vendor onboarding, and performance management to enhance operational efficiency. 
• Compliance and Risk Management:  Partner with Chief Privacy Officer to ensure adherence to data privacy regulations and industry standards.  Research and implement best practices in data acquisition and vendor management.
• Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to support product development and related data needs; develop criteria to evaluate new potential data vendors; and implement data-driven decision-making parameters to manage vendors.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience (10+ years) in a leadership role overseeing data acquisition and vendor management.
• Deep understanding of data markets, trends, data nuances, technologies, and regulatory environments relevant to the location intelligence industry.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build consensus and influence stakeholders at all levels.  
• Strong relationship building skills, both internally and externally.  

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives that drive business growth through data acquisition and management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of data quality standards and metrics.

Apply Today!

We care deeply about creating a space where you can thrive, connect, and make a real impact. We’re excited to see how you can contribute and look forward to your application!

This is a remote position that may require occasional travel.  Preference for candidates on EST or CST time zones who reside in the following states:   CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WV

We offer competitive salaries and benefits and unlimited PTO. The typical base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $175,000 and includes participation in a variable compensation program. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience and geographic location.

Unacast is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Unacast is committed to making the job application process accessible to everyone. If you are living with a disability (visible or not visible), we will provide a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process. To request an accommodation in connection with the application or recruiting process, please contact Human Resources at 703-840-8850. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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