IDB: Unit Head, Strategic Corporate and Operational Data Unit (SPD/SCO) - Principal Specialist, Washington D.C.

• City:  Washington DC
• Company:  IDB
• Posting End Date:  9/18/2026 11:59 PM EST

Location

Post of duty: Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

About this position

The Strategic Corporate and Operational Data Unit (SCO), within the Office of Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness (SPD), coordinates the Bank’s corporate and operational data agenda to support strategic management, institutional performance monitoring, operational oversight, evidence-based decision-making and business intelligence solutions.

SCO is responsible for strengthening the governance, stewardship, quality, accessibility, strategic use, and responsible use of corporate and operational data across the Bank. The Unit leads SPD’s analytics and business intelligence function; oversees key institutional dashboards data models, reporting products and analytical tools; coordinates corporate and operational data governance; leads operational data stewardship; and coordinates implementation of the IDB Group Personal Data Privacy Policy.

The Unit Head provides expert technical leadership and managerial oversight for this mandate. The position leads a multidisciplinary team and translates institutional priorities into reporting products, analytical capabilities, governance mechanisms, stewardship arrangements, and cross-functional coordination arrangements that support Senior Management, the Board of Directors, SPD, and other Bank stakeholders. The Unit Head also serves as a senior institutional focal point for corporate and operational data matters, ensuring alignment among business needs, governance frameworks, operational reporting, analytical solutions, technology initiatives, and institutional policies.