Business Data Analyst II

Title: Business Data Analyst II Employee Classification: Business Data Analyst II Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration Division: SYS-Human Resources SubDivision-Department: SYS-Human Resources Department: SYS-Human Resources-910600 Job Location: Denton Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible About Us - Values Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at Department Summary The UNT System Human Resources Department is one department made of a team of teams that supports various constituencies and component institutions within our UNT System Enterprise while working together to achieve the vision of becoming an enterprise that is values-driven and customer-focused with an emphasis on excellence, curiosity, and innovation. There are exciting things on the horizon, and we are looking for experienced and innovative HR professionals to join our journey. Position Overview A Business Data Analyst is responsible for creating reports, visualizations, dashboards, and metrics that provide business insight and aid business decision-making. The analyst uses querying languages like SQL, scripting languages like R or Python, and other tools like Power BI Desktop, Power BI Report Builder, SAS, Oracle & Microsoft SQL Server database clients, Tableau or Excel to produce reports and perform meaningful quantitative or qualitative analyses addressing impactful business issues or questions. The analyst also combines these reports with subject-matter expertise to deliver coherent, insightful takeaways and advice. The analyst collaborates with project stakeholders to better understand valuable objectives and KPIs and to design relevant reports and dashboards. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field and one year of professional experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to analyze data, including numerical detail, identify patterns or trends, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to present various data in clear concise forms to a variety of audiences. Basic working knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, legal statutes, and analysis and reporting of financial data. Proficiency in querying languages like SQL and scripting languages like R or Python. Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools like Tableau or Excel. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate complex data and concepts in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Attention to detail and quality. Preferred Qualifications Required License/Registration/Certifications Job Duties Create and maintain reports, visualizations, dashboards, and metrics that provide business insight and support decision-making. Build and develop SQL and functions to help locate data from the EIS systems. Manages ad-hoc reports and projects as assigned. Experience with Data Warehousing, ETLs, De-normalization, and tuning techniques. Use querying languages like SQL, scripting languages like R or Python, and other tools like Tableau or Excel to manipulate, analyze, and present data. Perform quantitative or qualitative analyses to address business issues or questions and provide actionable recommendations. Apply subject-matter expertise and business acumen to interpret and communicate the results of the analyses. Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand their objectives and KPIs and to design relevant reports and dashboards. Ensure data quality and accuracy in the reports and dashboards. Document the data sources, methodologies, and assumptions used in the reports and dashboards. Demonstrating business awareness, critical analysis, and integration of information as well as the ability to develop action-oriented plans. Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in business intelligence and data analysis. Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Generally, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits. 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