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SSA GroupSG

Director of IT- Data, Analytics and AI

SSA Group provides integrated food, retail, and admissions services to cultural attractions like zoos and museums across the United States.

SSA Group

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 140k-170k USD

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The Director of IT- Data, Analytics and AI will lead a team of employees and consultants in delivering data and AI solutions. They will oversee the development and management of data and features pipelines, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and reliable. This is a hands-on, player-coach Director role, combining technical leadership with direct contribution to architecture, development, and deployment of data and AI solutions.

Requirements

  • Lead the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of data and AI solutions on SSA Data and AI platforms to support multiple use cases.
  • Supervise and mentor the local and distributed data engineering and data analytics team, ensuring best practices in Data / AI architecture, pipeline development, and deployment.
  • Contribute hands-on to design, coding, code reviews, and technical decision-making, ensuring scalability and performance.
  • Work closely with internal customers and partners to advise on data engineering and AI best practices
  • Lead critical projects, managing engineering and analytics resources, project timelines, and customer engagement.
  • Provide technical guidance and support for complex enterprise data integrations with third-party systems (e.g., AI platforms, data providers, decision engines).
  • Ensure compliance with data governance and security protocols when handling sensitive data.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for solutions and business processes related to data engineering and analytics workflows.
  • Other duties as required.

Benefits

  • Full-Time, Exempt.
  • $75 monthly cell phone stipend.
  • Bonus eligible based on company performance and guidelines outlined by your manager.
  • Flex Time Off: no accruals; employees are encouraged to schedule time off as needed within business scope.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other voluntary benefits for you and your family; employee premiums applicable.
  • Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, employer sponsored; scaled-salary pay following submission and approval of leave.
  • Parental Leave: Birthing Parent Plan covers up to (6-8) weeks fully paid leave, based on the birthing event.
  • SSA Paid Benefit: Up to 120 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying reasons, including Parental Bonding and your family’s serious medical conditions.
  • Up to 5 days Paid Bereavement Leave.
  • On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
  • Meal Plan & Employee Discounts where applicable.
  • Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.

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Salary: 140k-170k USD

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About SSA Group

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SSA Group is a family-owned and operated company that partners with cultural attractions across the United States to provide integrated guest services. Founded in 1971, the company specializes in culinary, retail, and admissions solutions for zoos, museums, aquariums, and other cultural institutions. By managing these revenue-generating operations, SSA Group allows its partners to focus on their core missions of conservation, education, and community engagement.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, SSA Group serves over 52 million families annually through partnerships with more than 80 cultural attractions. The company leverages modern technology, including digital commerce platforms and mobile admissions systems, to enhance the guest experience. Their operational model emphasizes sustainability, diversity, and innovation, delivering tailored solutions that align with the unique brand and values of each partner institution. With a workforce of approximately 8,000 employees, SSA Group is a significant player in the cultural attraction services industry.

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Family Planning

Support for family planning needs.

Commuter Benefits

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Paid Parental Leave

Paid leave for new parents to support family bonding.

Pet Insurance

Options for pet insurance coverage for employees' pets.

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