Audit Data Analyst

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Student Engagement Department is seeking a Data Analyst, Associate to join their team. This role is responsible for supporting data collection, preparation, analysis, and reporting functions. The position works under direct supervision and focuses on executing routine analytical tasks that support business decision making, operational efficiency, and data integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic data structures, data analysis, and visualization techniques.
Knowledge of and experience using SQL for data retrieval
Knowledge of business intelligence (BI) tools such as Power BI or Tableau, with ability to create and maintain basic dashboards and reports.
Knowledge of and experience with programming and scripting languages. (e.g. R or Python).
Knowledge of and experience with relational database management systems (e.g. Oracle or SQL Server).
Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets.
Knowledge and experience with cloud service providers (e.g. Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services).
Analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

Gathers and compiles data from internal and external sources to support reporting and analysis needs.
Performs data cleaning, transformation, and validation activities to ensure accuracy and usability.
Assists with the development and maintenance of recurring reports, dashboards, and visualizations.
Conducts exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, or inconsistencies.
Follows documented data governance, privacy, and quality standards.
Supports senior team members in the preparation of presentations, briefings, or summaries based on analytical findings.
Documents data processes, sources, and methodologies in accordance with internal standards.
Helps monitor data quality and work with relevant teams to correct identified issues.
Participates in team meetings and contributes to the ongoing improvement of data practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.