University of Utah
Data / Reporting Analysts
🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $60K - $80K
💻 Data Science
🗓️ December 17th, 2025
ETL
PostgreSQL
Python
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring Data / Reporting Analysts. They analyze data to support analytic solutions, develop data definitions and business rules, produce reports and dashboards, and provide insights on operational impact. They also develop data processes, maintain databases, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Highlights
- Review, design, implement, and maintain company databases to ensure data integrity.
- Develop data flow diagrams, ERDs, and comprehensive process documentation.
- Create advanced scripts using DDL/DML and Window functions for Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
- Build and manage scalable data warehouses aligned with reporting needs.
- Automate data processes using Python, SQL, and R.
- Troubleshoot resource constraints such as CPU, memory, and disk space.
- Perform data profiling, quality assessments, and validation for analytics and operations.
- Use JIRA and GitHub for project management, task tracking, and version control.
- Communicate reports and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree plus 4-6 years of related experience or a master's degree plus 2-4 years of related experience.
- Preferred skills: MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration, ETL technologies, dimensional modeling for data warehousing, and experience with large-scale datasets.
- Salary range: $60,000 - $80,000 annually.
- Department: Surgery Research under U of U Health - Academics.
Data / Reporting Analysts Full Description
Data / Reporting Analysts
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 12/15/2025
Requisition Number | PRN43831B
Job Title | Data / Reporting Analysts
Working Title | Data / Reporting Analysts
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | P3 - Career, P2 - Developing
FLSA Code | Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary |
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics
Department | 00263 - Surgery Research
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 60,000 - 80,000
Close Date | 03/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | Data / Reporting AnalystsConduct data analysis in support of a variety of analytic solutions. Capture, develop, and document data definitions, business rules, and data quality requirements. Create and produce forecasts, reports, ad hoc requests, dashboards, etc. Interpret data, analyze results, and provide insights to determine operational impact, trends, and opportunities. Develop reports and deliverables for management and communicate with all levels of stakeholders. Identify and define both process and data improvements. Ensure compliance with deliverable reporting requirements by performing quality data audits and analysis.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities | Review, evaluate, design, implement, and maintain company databases to support business operations and data integrity. Identify data sources and develop data decomposition diagrams, data flow diagrams, ERDs, and comprehensive process documentation. Develop scripts for data extraction, transformation, and modification, and optimize databases for improved performance and scalability. Write advanced scripts using DDL/DML & Window functions to query, process, and analyze large-scale datasets across multiple platforms, such as Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL. Design and structure scalable, efficient data warehouses aligned with organizational analytic and reporting needs. Develop, automate, and maintain recurring data processes using Python, SQL, and R with a high level of proficiency. Detect, troubleshoot, and resolve issues including CPU, memory, I/O, disk space, and other resource constraints. Conduct data profiling, quality assessments, and validation to support analytical initiatives and production operations. Keep track of data changes and develop deep expertise in data dictionaries, metadata, and domain knowledge of organizational databases. Follow established project management guidelines and workflows using JIRA and GitHub for task tracking, documentation, and version control. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, technical partners, and key business stakeholders. Present findings, reports, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership and external stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Data / Reporting Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Data / Reporting Analyst, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Strong experience in MS SQL Server Database and PostgreSQL Administration with demonstrated ability to optimize performance and maintain system reliability. Advanced proficiency in DDL, DML, and Window functions for script development, including writing complex queries and stored procedures. Experience with data profiling tools, methodologies, and best practices. Demonstrated expertise in database programming with Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and related ETL technologies. Preferred: Experience as a Database Analyst, Data Analyst, ETL Engineer, or in a related technical field. Preferred: Enterprise-level experience developing PostgreSQL-based solutions. Preferred: At least 2 years of experience with dimensional modeling concepts for data warehousing. Proven ability to work with large-scale datasets, both structured and unstructured.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN43831B
Job Title | Data / Reporting Analysts
Working Title | Data / Reporting Analysts
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | P3 - Career, P2 - Developing
FLSA Code | Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary |
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics
Department | 00263 - Surgery Research
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 60,000 - 80,000
Close Date | 03/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | Data / Reporting AnalystsConduct data analysis in support of a variety of analytic solutions. Capture, develop, and document data definitions, business rules, and data quality requirements. Create and produce forecasts, reports, ad hoc requests, dashboards, etc. Interpret data, analyze results, and provide insights to determine operational impact, trends, and opportunities. Develop reports and deliverables for management and communicate with all levels of stakeholders. Identify and define both process and data improvements. Ensure compliance with deliverable reporting requirements by performing quality data audits and analysis.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities | Review, evaluate, design, implement, and maintain company databases to support business operations and data integrity. Identify data sources and develop data decomposition diagrams, data flow diagrams, ERDs, and comprehensive process documentation. Develop scripts for data extraction, transformation, and modification, and optimize databases for improved performance and scalability. Write advanced scripts using DDL/DML & Window functions to query, process, and analyze large-scale datasets across multiple platforms, such as Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL. Design and structure scalable, efficient data warehouses aligned with organizational analytic and reporting needs. Develop, automate, and maintain recurring data processes using Python, SQL, and R with a high level of proficiency. Detect, troubleshoot, and resolve issues including CPU, memory, I/O, disk space, and other resource constraints. Conduct data profiling, quality assessments, and validation to support analytical initiatives and production operations. Keep track of data changes and develop deep expertise in data dictionaries, metadata, and domain knowledge of organizational databases. Follow established project management guidelines and workflows using JIRA and GitHub for task tracking, documentation, and version control. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, technical partners, and key business stakeholders. Present findings, reports, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership and external stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Data / Reporting Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Data / Reporting Analyst, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Strong experience in MS SQL Server Database and PostgreSQL Administration with demonstrated ability to optimize performance and maintain system reliability. Advanced proficiency in DDL, DML, and Window functions for script development, including writing complex queries and stored procedures. Experience with data profiling tools, methodologies, and best practices. Demonstrated expertise in database programming with Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and related ETL technologies. Preferred: Experience as a Database Analyst, Data Analyst, ETL Engineer, or in a related technical field. Preferred: Enterprise-level experience developing PostgreSQL-based solutions. Preferred: At least 2 years of experience with dimensional modeling concepts for data warehousing. Proven ability to work with large-scale datasets, both structured and unstructured.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 9 years
- 9 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 15 years
- 15 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
