Business Intelligence Specialist

The Pennsylvania State University-posted 7 days ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • University Park, FL

5,001-10,000 employees

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The Dean’s Office in the College of Health and Human Development is seeking applicants for a Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist (Advanced) . Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Operations, this position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data analytics and reporting solutions that support strategic decision-making in Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development. The Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist will play a critical role in transforming complex data into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and drive business performance; leverage advanced BI technologies to design, develop, and maintain scalable business intelligence solutions, ensuring that data is accessible, accurate, and aligned with strategic objectives; and will collaborate with college leadership and cross-functional teams to identify analytical needs, resolve technical challenges, and deliver intuitive visualizations and dashboards.

Leverage advanced business intelligence (BI) technologies and methodologies to transform complex data sets into strategic and actionable business insights that support organizational growth, innovation, and data-driven decision making
Lead the strategic design, architecture, and continuous enhancement of scalable BI systems and solutions that support enterprise-wide data gathering, storage, and analytics
Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to identify strategic objectives, gather business requirements, and define data-driven outcomes
Design and deliver compelling data visualizations and dashboards, supplementing them with high-level narratives to contextualize findings and inform key strategic decisions
Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of BI applications through rigorous testing, troubleshooting, and optimization; work closely with technical teams to resolve system issues and enhance capabilities
Maintain documentation within BI systems including advanced logic and formulas, stored procedures, queries, and custom scripts
Serve as a trusted adviser to users, providing consultation, training, and support in the effective use of BI tools to elevate organizational data literacy and decision-making maturity
Build and optimize pipelines and data models that support real-time analytics, integration with data warehouses, and efficient data consumption across platforms
Monitor emerging BI technologies, tools, and trends; assess their applicability to the university’s strategic direction and guide the adoption of future-ready BI solutions
Serve as the college's liaison to the University's Office of Planning and Institutional Research (OPAIR)
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements

Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Experience in data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI platforms.
Proficiency in SQL, database management, and ETL processes.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to structure and interpret complex datasets and present insights.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
Understanding of higher education analytics and institutional research practices.
Self-starter who is excited by the opportunity to shape and grow the college’s analytics program.

Master's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience with cloud-based data solutions (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as FERPA and IPEDS data reporting.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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