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Data Analysis

The Data Analyst advises stakeholders in determining the appropriate analytical methodology to meet their requirements; gathers and analyzes data from various large datasets sources with the aim of providing actional insights that inform business decisions; develops reports, summaries, recommendations, and visual representations; performs statistical programming; develops and/or maintains databases.

• Meet with stakeholders to determine data needs and project requirements; advise in determining the appropriate analytical methodology to meet stakeholder needs and achieve objectives
• Collect, clean, validate, and format data from structured data sources including databases, surveys, or public data; design scripts and run queries to extract and retrieve data
• Use statistical techniques to explore and interpret data, identify trends, patterns, and correlations, and determine relationships; translate findings into actionable insights
• Apply best practices in data validation to ensure accuracy and consistency across datasets; identify and resolve errors
• Develop charts and visual aids to display and present data results
• Present findings and actionable insights to stakeholders in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
• Design and prepare standard and ad hoc reports; automate data workflows; develop and optimize reporting processes
• Maintain documentation of data processes and data dictionaries
• Continuously evaluate and implement new tools or methodologies to improve data accessibility and usability
• Ensure adherence to internal data governance policies and external regulations
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure proper handling of sensitive data
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00

• Analytical thinking
• Data Analysis
• Data Collection
• Data security
• Data visualization
• Database management
• Document management
• Report writing
• Research methods
• Statistical thinking