Senior Data Analyst

Overview:

Utah State University’s Office of Data and Analytics is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Data Analyst with 5+ years of experience to join our growing team. This senior level role serves as the lead analyst for state, federal, and external reporting, ensuring the accurate and timely submission of institutional data. In addition, the analyst will support ad-hoc and operational reporting needs, with an emphasis on front-end analytics, dashboard creation, and data interpretation to support institutional decision-making. The analyst will work closely with data engineering and data quality teams but will not be responsible for back-end development or data remediation.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is passionate about turning data into actionable insights, and has experience working within modern data analytics platforms. This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.

Responsibilities:

60% of the time

• Lead and support the preparation, validation, and submission of accurate, timely institutional data to state (USHE), federal, and external agencies (e.g., IPEDS, US News, Common Data Set, etc.).
• Ensure reporting compliance with state and federal definitions, timelines, and documentation requirements.
• Support institutional ad-hoc and recurring internal reporting requests, partnering with other analysts on the team to ensure consistency and quality.

30% of the time

• Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders across academic and administrative units.
• Document analytical processes, data sources, and report logic to ensure transparency and reproducibility.

10% of the time

• Collaborate with data engineers to ensure access to structured, modeled, and high-quality data.
• Contribute to metadata enrichment by providing descriptive and operational context for published reports.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, Business Intelligence, or a related discipline (work equivalency accepted)
• 5+ years of professional experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in modern analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Strong SQL skills and experience querying structured data from relational databases.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets in a structured analytics environment.
• Familiarity with data governance principles, especially around metadata, data quality, and access controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or public sector analytics.
• Previous experience as IPEDS Keyholder
• Familiarity with Snowflake, DBT, or similar cloud-based data platforms.
• Understanding of role-, attribute-, and purpose-based access models.
• Familiarity with higher education data and reporting processes.
• Exposure to DAMA-DMBOK or similar data management frameworks.
• Experience contributing to AI-readiness initiatives through structured data and metadata practices.

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary: Minimum of $75,000 commensurate with experience

ADA:

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights:

The Office of Data and Analytics empowers Utah State University to make informed, strategic decisions through trusted data and advanced analytics. We lead initiatives in data governance, integration, and insights to support academic excellence, operational efficiency, and institutional effectiveness. Central to our mission is the USU Analytics initiative, which delivers a modern data and analytics platform designed to provide timely, accurate, and actionable information for planning, assessment, and innovation. Through this initiative, we enable campus partners to leverage data for student success, resource optimization, and evidence-based decision-making to enhance the USU experience.

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

*updated 09/2025

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In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

 

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For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

 

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

 

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

 

*updated 10/2025