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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 Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

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
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• 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