Part-Time Data Analyst

Overview:We are seeking a Data Analyst 1 to join our team of research and information technology professionals at IPUMS, a leading organization in the development and enhancement of population and health survey data. As a Data Analyst 1, you will play a crucial role in managing and creating data and metadata, harmonizing codes across datasets, and troubleshooting complex data or conceptual problems. Responsibilities 80% Manage and create data and metadata via the IPUMS data processing pipeline, including processing new data and metadata into IPUMS systems, harmonizing codes across datasets, and resolving comparability issues. 10% Write user-facing documentation and training materials, including reviewing and flagging areas for improvement in existing data processing instructions and communicating progress on assigned tasks to supervisors and colleagues. 10% Other duties as assigned, including participating in User Support activities, conference travel and participation, providing information for grant reporting purposes, and analyzing data to illustrate substantive applications of IPUMS data. Qualifications BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience equivalent to four years. Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Stata, R). Experience working with census or survey data. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Approaches new or unfamiliar areas with curiosity and enjoys learning new skills and/or about new topics. Experience communicating updates on time-sensitive tasks with teams/supervisors. Ability to work independently, including scoping problems and outlining solutions for review/discussion before implementation. Experience working on projects or in environments that require excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple streams of work. Benefits Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area Part-Time Data Analyst Job ID- 3258 #J-18808-Ljbffr