Carnegie Mellon University · 1 hour ago
Senior Data Analyst - Computing Services
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCarnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned educational institutions. They are seeking a Senior Data Analyst focusing on Power BI and cross-functional systems to support the university’s data initiatives and eliminate data silos. The role involves collaborating with technology teams and campus partners to execute and deliver data products that enable informed decision-making and growth.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with multi-functional teams to document and design data products to meet enterprise decision-making needs. Create and manage data products (inclusive but not limited to data sets, semantic models, and dashboards) in accordance with specifications and CMU’s data guidelines and strategy
Support the usage of enterprise data technologies (ie, Snowflake, Power BI, DBT). Provide technical and programming support to business partners in the construction, implementation, and delivery of data products
Facilitate requirements capturing within various domains to develop comprehensive business and requirements documents
Lead all aspects of the creation of functional and technical specifications, changes to requirements, and assess the impact of changes based on business requirements
Develop a deep understanding of our data sources and structures; assist in integrating them into Snowflake, Power BI, AI agents and with internal and external systems
Participate in and define test scenarios, plans, strategies, and the creation of test scripts for data products
Lead the process for identifying and gathering appropriate business requirements to build robust data product solutions that address analytics and reporting needs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
5-8 years of relevant work experience required
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Successful background check
Substantial expertise in Power BI
Experience working with Snowflake or other RDBMS systems
Background in cross-functional data
Business process analysis skills, particularly within cross-functional domains
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Understanding of structured and unstructured data
Proficiency in SQL query language
Experience in DAX query language
Experience in Data Modeling
Understanding of various systems and processes, preferably Workday, Oracle Financials, and other higher education systems
Experience with data pipeline optimization
Preferred
Experience with DBT is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Angela Blanton
Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
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