Data Analyst

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Analyst supports institutional reporting, analysis, and data-informed decision-making across the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR). The role’s primary responsibilities include work associated with the Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey, other institutional and external reporting requirements, and data related to OVCR centers and research activities. The position coordinates data collection, promotes data quality and consistency, analyzes and interprets information, and supports timely and accurate reporting. The incumbent uses campus and other data sources to create regular reporting tools and ad hoc analyses of grant activities, maintains an annual report on OVCR centers and units, and collaborates with campus units on campus-wide research administration data. The position works onsite in Madison, Wisconsin; partial remote work of up to 40% (two days per week) may be available. The role is in OVCR Business Services. OVCR is the central coordinating unit for UW–Madison’s research enterprise, supporting research across schools, colleges, centers, and institutes. It partners with faculty, academic leaders, and administrative units across the research lifecycle, including proposal development, sponsored project administration, research compliance, infrastructure stewardship, strategic investment, and external engagement. Applicants are considered for Institutional Policy Analyst II (Inst) or Institutional Policy Analyst III (Inst); the title depends on the finalist’s experience and qualifications. The minimum starting salary is $80,000 for level II and $95,000 for level III, with starting salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Three or more years of professional experience in research, analytical, or general administration; experience in higher education is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to synthesize and communicate complex data and analyses clearly to varied audiences.
Evidence of good judgment and discretion.
Detail-oriented approach.
Transparent and collaborative work style.
Relevant work experience in data management, data analysis, data visualization, and reporting.
Ability to use university enterprise systems and write queries to extract data from large datasets.
Ability to obtain and analyze data using automated tools such as Excel, Tableau, Workday, and Denodo.
Knowledge of forecasting and modeling tools.
Ability to perform complex financial data analyses and present information effectively in written and graphic reports.
General understanding of university research administration.

Responsibilities

Prepare and disseminate institutional statistical reports to institutional programs, working units, and leadership.
Design, collect, analyze, and research institutional data according to established procedures and regulations.
Work on increasingly complex topics and matters with significant impact on institutional operations.
Provide analysis and consultation on administrative-related matters.
Apply subject-matter knowledge, research, fact-finding, and understanding of business systems to support institutional decisions and policymaking.
Participate in establishing guidelines and procedures to ensure the adequacy, quality, and reliability of information sources and the appropriate management, storage, and retrieval of institutional data.
Serve as liaison and primary contact to internal and external stakeholders for institutional reporting and compliance, external surveys, and institutional statistics and data.
Coordinate data collection and support data quality, consistency, analysis, interpretation, and timely reporting.
Create regular reporting tools and ad hoc reports for analysis of grant activities using campus and other data sources.
Create and maintain an annual report on OVCR centers and units.
Coordinate collaboration with other campus units on campus-wide research administration data.