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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
As a senior data strategist in the A/E industry, you have unique and equal insights to offer in effective data collection strategies; tools and platforms that support data analysis; and data science, machine-learning and statistical models that yield true market and business development intelligence. You commonly support strategic decision-making by business, executive, and technology leaders, and translate their needs into action by using strong communication and organization skills. You are well-accustomed to leading the definition, development and evolution of tactics that produce cohesive insight while integrating pure industry research, market trends, forecasting and modeling. You can assess business challenges and opportunities and produce clarity by applying critical thinking skills; you are a ‘data storyteller’.
As a professional strategist, you thrive in teams of researchers and market data analysts, providing guidance and oversight on priority and criticality of projects to produce desired intelligence and actionable outcomes that support growth strategy. You are an experienced partner to leaders in geographic areas, regions, and business groups. Your preferred work environment presents regular new and diverse opportunities that require exploration.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and refine a market research strategy in partnership with the Director of Marketing and Growth; Strategy and Market Development Director; Collaborative Growth team; and technology and financial stakeholders to support proactive identification of market and geographic expansion opportunities.
- Direct and manage research, objective market data assessment projects and tools that harness client and competitor intelligence, leading indicators of sector-and geographic growth, and other economic, geopolitical, technology innovation, and public opinion factors. Responsible for data quality, integrity, and security within the team and cross-functionally.
- Consider, select, jointly develop, deploy and govern predictive models, machine-learning algorithms, and statistical analysis to identify trends, risks, and early indicators of opportunity supporting enterprise growth goals. Collaborate closely with financial planning, financial operations, global technology, enterprise transformation, and AI teams.
- Synthesize and align information from multiple sources to inform business outcomes and support enterprise decision-making.
- Select and manage research platform accounts for optimal use case, data accuracy, and return on investment.
- Develop, direct, manage, and adapt business intelligence dashboards for in support of Market Sector, Region, Area, Business Group, and Executive Leaders.
- Support and inform pursuit and campaign strategy, client service, and competitive positioning.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics or Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Analytics, or related field.
- 15 years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, or predictive modeling, and forecasting with preference to A/E industry.
- 5 years of experience leading data analytics teams.
- Demonstrated success implementing machine learning and AI solutions that generate measurable business value.
- Successful development of effective business intelligence dashboards that align with growth goals and objectives.
- Experience with data service and warehousing platforms such as AlphaSense, Dodge Analytics, Global Data, CB Insights, S&P, Snowflake, and similar, and API integrations.
- Deep knowledge of the A/E industry’s standard approach to procurement of professional services.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-business collaboration efforts.
- Demonstrated experience in collaboration with Area, Region, Market Sector, Business Group, and Corporate leadership teams.
- Excellent communication skills.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $140,000-$160,000 depending on skills, experience, and education. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha
Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-New York-New York, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Michigan-Detroit
INDUSTRY
Marketing/Communications
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
JOB POSTING
Oct 2, 2026
INTRODUCTION
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
As a senior data strategist in the A/E industry, you have unique and equal insights to offer in effective data collection strategies; tools and platforms that support data analysis; and data science, machine-learning and statistical models that yield true market and business development intelligence. You commonly support strategic decision-making by business, executive, and technology leaders, and translate their needs into action by using strong communication and organization skills. You are well-accustomed to leading the definition, development and evolution of tactics that produce cohesive insight while integrating pure industry research, market trends, forecasting and modeling. You can assess business challenges and opportunities and produce clarity by applying critical thinking skills; you are a ‘data storyteller’.
As a professional strategist, you thrive in teams of researchers and market data analysts, providing guidance and oversight on priority and criticality of projects to produce desired intelligence and actionable outcomes that support growth strategy. You are an experienced partner to leaders in geographic areas, regions, and business groups. Your preferred work environment presents regular new and diverse opportunities that require exploration.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and refine a market research strategy in partnership with the Director of Marketing and Growth; Strategy and Market Development Director; Collaborative Growth team; and technology and financial stakeholders to support proactive identification of market and geographic expansion opportunities.
- Direct and manage research, objective market data assessment projects and tools that harness client and competitor intelligence, leading indicators of sector-and geographic growth, and other economic, geopolitical, technology innovation, and public opinion factors. Responsible for data quality, integrity, and security within the team and cross-functionally.
- Consider, select, jointly develop, deploy and govern predictive models, machine-learning algorithms, and statistical analysis to identify trends, risks, and early indicators of opportunity supporting enterprise growth goals. Collaborate closely with financial planning, financial operations, global technology, enterprise transformation, and AI teams.
- Synthesize and align information from multiple sources to inform business outcomes and support enterprise decision-making.
- Select and manage research platform accounts for optimal use case, data accuracy, and return on investment.
- Develop, direct, manage, and adapt business intelligence dashboards for in support of Market Sector, Region, Area, Business Group, and Executive Leaders.
- Support and inform pursuit and campaign strategy, client service, and competitive positioning.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics or Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Analytics, or related field.
- 15 years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, or predictive modeling, and forecasting with preference to A/E industry.
- 5 years of experience leading data analytics teams.
- Demonstrated success implementing machine learning and AI solutions that generate measurable business value.
- Successful development of effective business intelligence dashboards that align with growth goals and objectives.
- Experience with data service and warehousing platforms such as AlphaSense, Dodge Analytics, Global Data, CB Insights, S&P, Snowflake, and similar, and API integrations.
- Deep knowledge of the A/E industry’s standard approach to procurement of professional services.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-business collaboration efforts.
- Demonstrated experience in collaboration with Area, Region, Market Sector, Business Group, and Corporate leadership teams.
- Excellent communication skills.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $140,000-$160,000 depending on skills, experience, and education. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha
Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-New York-New York, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Michigan-Detroit
INDUSTRY
Marketing/Communications
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
JOB POSTING
Oct 2, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Data Strategy Lead
Document your advanced-degree equivalency early
If your master's or PhD is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before targeting employers. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalency during I-140 adjudication, and gaps in your academic documentation can stall the entire PERM process.
Target employers with dedicated immigration programs
Look for companies that list PERM as a benefit in job postings or have an in-house immigration team. Data Strategy Lead roles at large technology, finance, and healthcare organizations are more likely to absorb the legal costs of a full PERM cycle.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Data Strategy Lead openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never filed a PERM. This cuts research time significantly when you're evaluating realistic sponsorship candidates.
Understand how your SOC code affects the PERM wage floor
Data Strategy Lead roles typically map to a Management Analyst or Computer and Information Systems Manager SOC code. The DOL's OFLC Wage Search shows the prevailing wage at each level, which directly sets the minimum salary your employer must offer and certify.
Negotiate green card sponsorship into your offer before signing
Employers are not required to sponsor green cards, so raise it explicitly during offer negotiation rather than after onboarding. Clarify which visa category they'll file under, whether they cover legal fees, and their policy if you change roles internally before your priority date becomes current.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment audit window
Your employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps before filing your PERM application. Delays often occur when internal hiring managers are unfamiliar with audit documentation requirements. Ask your employer's counsel early how they plan to retain recruitment records for the mandatory five-year retention period.
Green Card Data Strategy Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Strategy Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Data Strategy Lead positions qualify for EB-2 because they typically require a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field. If the employer defines the role at the bachelor's-degree level, EB-3 is also available. The category determines your priority date queue, which matters most for nationals from high-backlog countries like India and China.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization in two- or three-year increments and is subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 has no annual cap at the EB-3 level and leads to permanent residency. The trade-off is time: the PERM process alone takes one to two years before USCIS even adjudicates the I-140, but the result is a permanent status rather than a visa you must continuously renew and requalify for.
Where can I find Data Strategy Lead jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Data Strategy Lead roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can filter out companies that have never filed a PERM application. Targeting employers with an established immigration track record significantly reduces the risk that sponsorship falls apart after you accept an offer.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?
You can port your priority date to a new employer's sponsorship once your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for at least 180 days. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Data Strategy Lead candidates, moving between companies in the same data or technology management track generally satisfies this portability requirement under AC21 provisions.
What does the PERM labor certification process actually involve for this job title?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role before filing your PERM application. For a Data Strategy Lead, this typically includes job postings, internal notices, and documentation of every applicant considered. USCIS then reviews the approved PERM as part of your I-140 petition. The employer bears legal responsibility for the recruitment documentation, but you should confirm they are working with experienced immigration counsel.