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Western Governors University · 3 days ago

Senior Research Analyst

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$77K/yr - $116K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Extract and manipulate data using SQL. Develop database objects

Code and perform unit testing of developed code

Proficient analytical skill set and experience with creating, cleaning, and analyzing large data sets

Develop and deploy complex reports and dashboards

Create data-informed processes to resolve business problems and produce actionable insights

Manage change requests and troubleshoot data issues

Complete root cause analysis on KPIs

Collaborate in the forecasting of key business drivers and KPIs

Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive staff

Design process and business audits for data quality

Identify, investigate, and solve complex data issues to ensure data accuracy and validity

Collaborate with Data Engineering and other data & analytics partners to define standards and best practices for data quality

Work closely with business users and stakeholders for requirements gathering and documentation

Lead or Manage an IR-supported initiative or project at the enterprise-wide level

Facilitate needs analysis and IR resource allocation of projects

Communicate project statuses and activities to IR and WGU leadership

Represent Institutional Research at meetings to provide insights, perspective, and results

Assist, train, and guide less experienced team members in technical processes

Set and manage expectations in projects of medium/high complexity

Answer complex business questions requiring extensive knowledge of WGU's data assets

Create and organize information about processes, projects, operations, and data assets

Write and interpret technical documentation

Contribute actively to developing WGU's data management platforms

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, applied mathematics discipline, business, or other related degrees

4 years experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or information technology

Experience working with Agile methodology

Demonstrated experience in project management

Preferred

Master's degree in statistics, social sciences, data analytics, or other related degree

Experience working in Higher Education

Experience developing and producing reporting within systems like Salesforce and ServiceNow

Experience in survey design and sampling methodology

May have a broad knowledge of project management

Benefits

Bonuses

Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare

Health savings account and flexible spending account

Basic and voluntary life insurance

Disability coverage

Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages

Legal and identity theft coverage

Retirement savings plan

Wellbeing program

Discounted WGU tuition

Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual

Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual

11 paid holidays

Up to 12 weeks of parental leave

Company

Western Governors University

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Western Governors University is a school in Salt Lake City.

Founded in 1997

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

5,001-10,000 employees

http://www.wgu.edu/

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