Reporting and Data Analyst

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

32d • Hybrid

About The Position

REPORTING AND DATA ANALYST, VP Research, will coordinate and disseminate standard and ad hoc management reports; lead data reporting efforts including compliance reporting; prepare and maintain documentation for reports; respond to complex data inquiries from senior leadership and external parties; support data transformation and report conversions during Oracle migration; identify and resolve data discrepancies; highlight reporting concerns such as governance or scheduling conflicts; transform and analyze data using spreadsheets and visualization tools; collaborate with RAS teams to ensure data accuracy; build relationships with data owners and operational staff; conduct requirements gathering for new reporting needs; work with development teams to understand and enhance data structures; advise end-users on report execution and interpretation; develop efficient reporting processes and standard operating procedures; educate teams on data integrity and compliance practices; communicate across OVPR, VPF, and Institutional Research to ensure alignment; refine and automate reporting systems; and participate in special projects and group meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• a minimum of five years of experience in data administration, financial analysis, and reporting
• excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• deep understanding of relational data structures
• strong Excel skills
• ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities
• adaptability to new systems, tools, and workflows
• ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Tableau or other data visualization tools
• familiarity with Cognos, SQL, Kuali Coeus, or Brio Query
• experience in research administration

Responsibilities

• coordinate and disseminate standard and ad hoc management reports
• lead data reporting efforts including compliance reporting
• prepare and maintain documentation for reports
• respond to complex data inquiries from senior leadership and external parties
• support data transformation and report conversions during Oracle migration
• identify and resolve data discrepancies
• highlight reporting concerns such as governance or scheduling conflicts
• transform and analyze data using spreadsheets and visualization tools
• collaborate with RAS teams to ensure data accuracy
• build relationships with data owners and operational staff
• conduct requirements gathering for new reporting needs
• work with development teams to understand and enhance data structures
• advise end-users on report execution and interpretation
• develop efficient reporting processes and standard operating procedures
• educate teams on data integrity and compliance practices
• communicate across OVPR, VPF, and Institutional Research to ensure alignment
• refine and automate reporting systems
• participate in special projects and group meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees