Manager, Industry Intelligence & Analytics

### **Manager, Industry Intelligence & Analytics** #### **Job Description** The Manager, Industry Intelligence & Analytics will help build the intelligence platform for an industry at the center of nearly every residential and commercial real estate transaction in America. This role combines data analytics, artificial intelligence, economics and market research to help ALTA better understand the forces shaping the title and real estate industries—from fraud and housing market trends to technology adoption and transaction modernization. The Manager will serve as ALTA's internal data and analytics expert, transforming ALTA's proprietary data and external datasets into actionable intelligence, scalable analytical tools and compelling insights. Will also help shape the tools and technology used to support the research program. Reporting to the Chief Strategy, Communications & Innovation Officer, the Manager will lead the execution of ALTA's research portfolio and help build the association's next generation of research, analytics and data products. #### **Duties & Responsibilities** **Turn Data into Industry Intelligence** - Gather, clean, combine, manipulate and analyze ALTA and external datasets to identify trends and emerging developments affecting the title and real estate industries. - Build and maintain analytical datasets, dashboards, indicators and reporting frameworks that support repeatable research and analysis. - Develop compelling data visualizations—including charts, dashboards, maps and other tools—that make complex information easy to understand and use. - Transform complex data into actionable insights, research reports and compelling data-driven stories. - Research and analysis will include topics such as: - Real estate and economic trends - Market performance and market share - Fraud and cybercrime - Artificial intelligence and technology adoption - Claims and loss trends - Operational benchmarking and business performance - Digital closing and transaction innovation **Advance ALTA's Research Portfolio** - Partner with the Chief Strategy, Communications & Innovation Officer to establish annual research priorities and execute ALTA's research and industry intelligence agenda. - Manage research projects from question development and methodology through data collection, analysis and publication. - Identify opportunities to develop new research products, dashboards, benchmarking services and data offerings that increase member value and generate non-dues revenue. - Oversee relationships with research consultants, survey providers, data vendors and technology partners (i.e. manage project scopes, contracts, budgets, timelines, deliverables, vendor performance). - Identify opportunities to bring analytical work in-house when technology, AI or internal capabilities provide a more efficient or effective approach. **Collaborate & Build Partnerships** - Work across ALTA's communications, advocacy, education, membership and industry engagement functions to apply research and data to organizational priorities. - Coordinate with ALTA’s IT team to deploy tools and systems to support the research program. - Collaborate with economists, data providers, technology companies, academic institutions, government agencies and industry partners to expand ALTA's access to data and analytical expertise. - Support research sponsorships and partnerships that strengthen ALTA's research capabilities and create additional member value. #### **Preferred Skills and Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, data science, computer science, business, public policy, finance or a related field; - Minimum 3 years of experience in data analytics, economics, market intelligence, applied research, consulting, data science or a related field; or a combination of education and experience. - Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including hands-on experience gathering, cleaning, manipulating, combining and analyzing large or complex datasets. - Experience with analytical and visualization tools such as SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel and/or comparable platforms. Candidates do not need expertise in every platform. - Advanced proficiency using generative AI and AI-powered analytical tools to improve research, analysis, automation and productivity. - Working knowledge of statistical analysis and quantitative research methodologies. Experience with forecasting or predictive analytics is a plus, not required. - Strong project-management skills and the ability to independently manage multiple research initiatives, external vendors, budgets and competing priorities. - Experience in real estate, housing, financial services, technology, consulting, association management or another data-intensive industry is helpful but not required. #### **Other** - Classification Full-time, Salaried, Exempt - Reports to Chief Strategy, Communications and Innovation Officer - Located in Washington, DC or Remote - Annual Salary range:  $70,000 to $90,000 (based upon permanent work location) ALTA is a strong organization that prioritizes teamwork and collaboration, and fosters a positive culture.  If your knowledge, skills, and abilities aretransferrableand you think you’re a great candidate for ALTA – apply by sending a cover letter and resume to [[email protected]](https://www.alta.org/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f69e839b9798849385998384959385c7b6979a8297d8998491). **ALTA is an equal opportunity employer.** **We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive** **environment for all employees.**