Institutional Research Data Analyst

Job Summary Data Analysts analyze data, interpret trends and patterns, and provide insights to support decision‑making processes. They develop data models, perform data mining and statistical analysis, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data‑driven strategies. Responsibilities Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources, databases, and systems to extract insights, trends, and patterns that inform business decisions, strategies, and operations. Develop and maintain data models, queries, and reports using SQL, Python, R, or data analysis tools to perform data cleansing, transformation, and visualization tasks. Identify data quality issues, anomalies, and discrepancies in datasets, conduct data validation, data profiling, and data integrity checks to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Create data visualizations, dashboards, and data analytics reports to communicate data findings, trends, and key metrics to stakeholders, management, and decision‑makers. Conduct ad‑hoc data analysis, exploratory data analysis, and statistical analysis to support decision‑making processes, performance monitoring, and data‑driven insights. Perform data mining, predictive analytics, and machine learning tasks to uncover hidden patterns, predict outcomes, and drive data‑driven decision‑making in organizations. Utilize data analytics tools, business intelligence platforms, and statistical software packages to conduct data analysis, data modeling, and data visualization tasks efficiently and accurately. Stay current on data analytics trends, tools, and methodologies through training, certifications, and industry publications to enhance data analysis skills and knowledge. Collaborate with business users, data scientists, and Information Technology teams to define data requirements, analytics requirements, and data‑driven solutions for business problems and opportunities. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Additional Institutional Research Duties Responding to intermediate to high difficulty/complexity ad‑hoc data and analysis requests. Adhering to federal, state, and institutional policies, regulations, and requirements related to data security, privacy, and governance. Completing or supporting the completion of externally‑driven compliance and data‑related reporting, including: Federal (e.g., IPEDS, NSF‑HERD, NSF‑GSS, etc.) State (e.g., USG data collections, data requests, etc.) Higher education organizations (e.g., AAUDE, SREB, NSC, accrediting bodies, etc.) Required Qualifications Educational Requirements : Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced certification may be preferred or required. Required Experience : Four or more years of relevant experience. Proposed Salary Annual Salary Range: $75,751 to $80,000 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Performs all the standard and technical aspects of the job. Applies in‑depth professional, technical, or industry knowledge to manage significantly complex assignments, projects, or programs. Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of a particular field of specialization and Institute policies, practices, and procedures. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance. Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr