Analytics System Strategist

Analytics System Strategist Department: Public Health-DisasterMgmtInst, College of Public Health – University of Georgia. Position Summary The Analytics Systems Strategist plays a central role in shaping and maintaining the Institute for Disaster Management’s ( IDM ) data ecosystem to support research and service programs. This position focuses on ensuring the integrity, usability, and strategic value of data across its lifecycle – from collection and system design to transformation and stakeholder-facing reporting. The Analytics Systems Strategist plans, designs, and implements comprehensive data ecosystems in collaboration with IDM Faculty and Staff to meet grant deliverables. This role serves as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, working closely with internal stakeholders and external application providers to design efficient, user-centered data processes. The Analytics Systems Strategist emphasizes data quality at the point of entry, thoughtful system and workflow design, and the delivery of actionable insights through automated reporting and dashboards. Responsibilities Data Ecosystem Strategy & Design Design and maintain data system infrastructure to support IDM programs and service projects. Enforce policy compliance during the collection, analysis, storage, and operational use of sensitive or restricted data. Collaborate with external application providers and developers to refine system functionality, data structures, and user interfaces. Develop and document data ecosystem processes to ensure program execution continuity. Identify gaps in current systems and propose scalable, sustainable improvements. Stakeholder Engagement Meet with internal stakeholders to understand program goals, reporting needs, and operational challenges. Travel to meetings and other stakeholder engagement events; this position may require occasional overnight travel outside the primary office location. Translate stakeholder needs into clear functional requirements and data solutions. Facilitate alignment between business needs and technical implementation across internal teams and external partners. Support decision‑making by ensuring stakeholders have access to accurate, relevant, and timely data. Process Documentation & Improvement Gather and document clear, detailed, and concise user requirements for existing and newly developed information systems, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders for review and clarification. Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and refine requirements for data systems by utilizing project management skills to develop solutions based on needs. Conduct thorough investigations and propose recommended solutions, encompassing detailed requirements, prototypes, workflow procedures, and rules. Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, data quality, and user experience. Data Preparation, Automation & Reporting Develop and maintain automated reporting pipelines and dashboards. Prepare and transform data for analysis, ensuring accuracy and consistency across sources. Design reports and visualizations that communicate insights effectively. Miscellaneous Maintain awareness of emerging tools and best practices in analytics and data systems design. Participate in IDM initiatives and projects as needed. Perform any and all other duties as necessary and as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Science, or a closely related field (strongly preferred). Experience designing and supporting data ecosystems that prioritize data integrity, usability, and stakeholder value. Demonstrated experience working with data collection platforms (e.g., Qualtrics) and downstream reporting tools (e.g., Power BI). Experience with data preparation and analysis tools (e.g., R, Python), with emphasis on analytical problem‑solving, data interpretation, and decision support. Experience translating business processes into data structures, workflows, and reporting solutions. Experience working with external vendors, application providers, or development teams to refine system functionality and user experience. Demonstrated ability to use data to support business decisions, program evaluation, or operational strategy. Adept at dashboard design, automated reporting, and data storytelling. Ability to translate organizational policy to actionable workflows to handle sensitive or restricted data environments. Experience working with higher education and/or constituent relationship management. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Ability to listen effectively and clearly communicate technical issues both orally and in writing. Possess strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize. Understanding of business analysis principles, processes, and techniques. Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, including collection, validation, transformation, and reporting. Strong analytical thinking with a focus on identifying patterns, inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement. Ability to design and deliver clear, actionable data visualizations and dashboards. Ability to analyze, identify critical elements and alternatives, and organize existing resources and new information to implement the most appropriate solutions. Understanding of user interface design and data collection workflows to enhance data quality. Command presence to facilitate discussions with project partners focused on conflict resolution to meet deadlines. Ability to frame ambiguous business problems into structured analytical approaches and actionable insights. Adept at communicating effectively verbally and in writing with both technical and non‑technical audiences. Demonstrated alignment with UGA competencies: Communicates Effectively, Makes Sound Decisions, Serves Others. Physical Demands Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods. Occasional lifting and transport of field survey and AV equipment, computers, very large monitors, etc. – some of which can be very heavy and/or bulky. Driving as needed to perform job duties. Benefits Benefits Eligibility: Full‑time 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday. Salary commensurate with experience. Open until filled. Proposed starting date 07/01/2026. EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on click.appcast.io). Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Morgan Taylor Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References with Contact Information Optional Documents It is optional to submit additional documents. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Georgia