Western Governors University · 2 days ago
Senior Research Analyst
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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
Western Governors University is a school in Salt Lake City.
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