University of Colorado Boulder · 20 hours ago
Senior Data and Analytics Strategist, Sponsored Projects
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Senior Data and Analytics Strategist to support their Research & Innovation Office. This advanced role involves providing analytics and actionable insights to enhance data-driven decisions related to sponsored projects, bridging data development, reporting, and technology to deliver operational insights.
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Responsibilities
Develop deep contextual understanding of research data, including national standards such as NSF HERD and CU-specific data
Develop and maintain reports and analytical tools to improve dataset utility
Review requests for data/information and determine requirements as well as research and outline action steps
Translate requirements into technical specifications
Identify appropriate data sources for reporting solutions
Create and modify code in software tools
Ensure research reports meet accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with federal and university requirements
Improve reporting processes and workflows to enhance competitiveness for external funding
Generate monthly reports of sponsored project proposals and awards with trend data for OCG, RIO, BFI, and other campus leadership
Prepare the annual sponsored projects report, ensuring data integrity and consistency, including coordinating with campus units on data collection and publication
Design interactive dashboards and visualizations, emphasizing user experience; incorporate feedback from RIO leadership and campus partners
Respond to ad hoc data and informational requests, including analysis and synthesis. Prioritize rapid turnaround for high-impact or immediate needs
Promote a culture of data integrity
Engineer and enhance data systems, infrastructure, integration patterns, and standards to deliver quality data products in alignment with campus priorities
Design and improve data development tools to increase the efficiency, security, performance, and reusability of systems, processes, and code
Design and implement data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) that serve analytical and/or operational purposes
Advise on the implementation of new data-related services across the campus, assess how changes will affect the CU data ecosystem, and strategize how best to select and integrate various services to enhance value for customers
Compare alternative data systems and provide recommendations when existing systems can be replaced to achieve better results
Maintain organized documentation of all data files and systems related to sponsored projects
Develop and maintain automated systems and reports for data storage, retrieval, and longitudinal tracking
Coordinate with campus offices, including University Information Systems (UIS) and Office of Information Technology (OIT), to ensure integrity and stability of data files and infrastructure
Collaborate with CU’s Data Warehousing team to enhance Research Administration data and metadata
Provide support for CU Boulder’s electronic research administration systems within RIO and for campus constituents as needed related to data
Maintain a data governance and security approach: use appropriate documentation, controls, security levels, and approvals on data sets and reports
Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, databases, reports, and projects
Participate on project teams within RIO and with campus or system-wide partners on initiatives related to data, reporting, and technology tools
Collaborate with RIO leadership and staff to develop information technology solutions using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation
Deploy tools to operationalize technology advances across RIO
Identify and champion enterprise-level solutions that enhance data collection and reporting while advocating for advanced analytics tools
Engage in professional development to stay current with advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and data visualization standard processes for sponsored projects and research administration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Five years of professional data science and/or analytics experience including: Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, and SAS for data manipulation and analysis, Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or other tools for visualization, Experience using reproducible data analytics workflows, Experience with enterprise BI tools such as IBM Cognos, SAP Business Objects, or OBIEE
An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute
Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple complex assignments
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems creatively
Proactive in identifying issues, making recommendations, and implementing solutions
Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort with ambiguity
Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical and higher education leadership audiences
Knowledge of data visualization standard processes and ability to create accessible dashboards
Experience documenting project plans, code, data sources, and analysis
Strong technical skills with: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Access, Microsoft SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Statistical packages (Excel, SPSS, SAS, R), Data preparation and processing with SQL and Python
Preferred
Master's or doctoral degree in applied math, data science, statistics, computer science, or related field
7 years of professional experience including: Developing research questions, curating data sets, conducting analyses, and building data tools, Advanced expertise in SQL, Python/R, SAS, and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI), Experience with cloud computing environments and data infrastructure, Familiarity with InfoEd, data warehouses, OnBase, PeopleSoft Finance and HRMS databases, Experience optimizing file and database structures for analysis and reporting, Experience working in higher education in an administrative capacity, preferably in sponsored programs
Experience documenting project plans, code, data sources, and analysis
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit
Company
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
University of Colorado Boulder has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.19MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M
Leadership Team
Kristin Masker
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