Research Analyst

Baylor University•Waco, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor University, a Christian research university, is seeking a Research Analyst. This role requires a critical thinker with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The primary responsibilities include strategic data management and providing decision support to university decision-makers. Baylor is recognized as an R1 institution and has been named one of the nation's “Great Colleges to Work For.”

Requirements

Bachelors degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data analytics or related field or Bachelor degree and 1-3 years of professional experience in higher education, programming, or data warehouse management.
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree and 4 years of relevant work experience.
SQL, Python, SAS or other computer programming language
Power BI, Tableau or other data visualization product
Data modeling using star/snowflake schemas

Responsibilities

Design, build, and optimize data pipelines by utilizing ETL/ELT processes.
Model data using star/snowflake schemas within Azure-based data architectures.
Use SQL for complex querying, tuning, and transformation.
Use Azure Databricks for data management of institutional research data sources.
Develop scalable data pipelines using PySpark or Spark SQL and manage Delta Lake tables and medallion architectures.
Experience with notebook-based development, version control, and job orchestration.
Perform advanced Power BI development (data modeling, DAX, Power Query/M) with the ability to design interactive, user-friendly dashboards and paginated reports.
Understand and implement Power BI governance, workspace management, and deployment pipelines.
Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SAS (or other appropriate software) programs.
Migrate or integrate SAS processes with modern environments when needed.
Perform statistical modeling, forecasting, or predictive analytics.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
Ability to comply with university policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.