Business Data Analyst

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$70,000 - $72,000

About The Position

USC Hospitality serves thousands of students, athletes, faculty, and staff, as well as visitors, across fine dining and residential restaurants. As one of the largest employers on campus and a core business unit of USC Auxiliary Services, Hospitality is known for its innovative self-operated food concepts. The team is led by executive chefs and directors dedicated to providing nourishing meals for the Trojan Family and guests. Our eateries are social hubs for quick bites or group meals. We are seeking a Business Data Analyst to join our rapidly growing team. The Business Data Analyst performs data analyses and assists in the interpretation of results using a variety of techniques to support business practices. The role will also work with management to obtain and identify analytical requirements. Provide recommendations and conclusions gained from analyzing data using statistical methods and tools. Research best practices, develops benchmarks, and provides dashboard metrics to management leadership. Develop a variety of reporting tools for distribution. Ensure data accuracy. Provide input into decisions affecting business operations and strategic initiatives. May lead staff or student workers, as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
1 year of experience.
Proficient PC skills.
Working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, word processing and statistical software programs.
Knowledge of business statistics and data analyses techniques.
Ability to manage and analyze data.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in disciplines such as statistics, economics, mathematics, accounting, business, computer science, information science or management information science.
Knowledge of quality management methods (e.g., Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

Performs data analyses and assists in interpretation of results using a variety of techniques to support business practices.
Works with management to obtain and identify analytical requirements.
Researches best practices and develops benchmarks.
Produces data collection methods (e.g., surveys, tests, etc.), and develops tools and processes to support analyses.
Analyzes results, reviews data for anomalies, investigates to identify and determine cause, and corrects data inaccuracies and inconsistencies as necessary.
Provides recommendations and conclusions gained from analyzing data.
Provides business data trend information to support recommendations for action.
Collaborates with management on matters of best practices, appropriate statistical measures and benchmarking.
Provides management with suggestions, as appropriate.
Utilizes statistical and quality management principles to report and initiate operational/business practices changes.
Develops schedules for producing statistical analyses and graphical representation of data for business analytics.
Provides ad hoc reporting and statistical analyses, as requested.
Oversees or performs data collection and/or entry processes.
Recommends and/or utilizes methods and procedures for data acquisition, management and quality control, as directed or as needed.
Recommends and/or utilizes statistical techniques for data analysis, as directed or as needed.
Resolves problems, answers questions and provides information to facilitate process.
Uses standard statistical analysis software, as directed.
Oversees or performs maintenance and development of databases for collecting data and reporting purposes.
Designs data input or data collection screens, as needed.
Enters and/or validates data entry, as needed.
Ensures data errors are addressed.
Provides technical support and design enhancements.
Determines appropriate format for data and results presentation in both web-based and published metrics dashboards.
Produces or oversees the production of graphs, tables, charts, etc.
Assembles or oversees the production and distribution of reports that effectively present and summarizes data to review by management.
Creates status reports on project plans, progress and results of activities.
Provides input into decisions affecting business operations and strategic initiatives.
Provides guidance and direction to staff and/or student workers related to business data analyses duties, as needed.
Maintains currency with data analyses techniques, standards and related technologies.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.