Senior Research Data Analyst — Data Resource Analyst II
About The Position
This role serves as a key trusted advisor to ORI’s core leadership team, reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Operations. The Analyst independently executes complex strategic data analysis, financial forecasting, and operational modeling that transcends traditional data compilation. Operating with an entrepreneurial mindset, the successful candidate will translate complex operational, federal, State, and institutional data into forward-looking strategic insights to actively drive fiscal sustainability, mitigate deficits, track ROI, and maximize high-impact, revenue-generating initiatives across the multi-million-dollar research enterprise.
Requirements
- Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work, such as a Master's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Information Science, or another highly quantitative field.
- Three to five (3–5) years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in complex data analysis, financial modeling, strategic budgeting, or institutional forecasting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Prior financial or analytical experience within a major R1 research university, academic medical center, or complex organization dealing with federal grants, contract accounting, or Uniform Guidance compliance.
- Demonstrated experience designing, building, and supporting executive-level dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or comparable business intelligence platforms to support data-informed decision-making.
- Proven track record in deficit management, structural turnaround strategies, or designing self-sustaining revenue models for operational units.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to "tell the story behind the numbers" to non-financial stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement impact and ROI analysis for all strategic ORI initiatives, such as the National Security Initiative, internal funding programs (SPG, DFI, MSURF Post Doctoral Scholars Program), professorship programs and more.
- Perform deep-dive analyses into institutional and departmental budgetary trends and changes, clearly communicating the narrative, macrolevel trends, and financial shifts.
- Formulate clear, narrative-driven reports, executive summaries, and data visualizations to directly support executive decision-making.
- Interpret findings to support recommendations based on the results of the analysis.
- Develop, maintain, and sophisticatedly model short- and long-term financial projections for the multi-million-dollar research enterprise.
- Work with the Office of Sponsored Programs and other ORI units to build dynamic, "what-if" predictive models to simulate the fiscal impact of shifting federal funding landscapes, compliance changes, and new institutional initiatives.
- Track, evaluate, and report on the fiscal health and ROI of ORI’s revenue-generating initiatives (e.g., corporate partnerships, technology transfer/commercialization revenue, and national security).
- Consult with ORI units, campus partners, and leadership to understand reporting needs.
- Interpret analytical findings and recommend improvements to reporting tools and processes.
- Develop training materials and provide guidance on reporting tools, dashboards, and data interpretation.
- Conduct special projects and serve on cross-functional committees related to data initiatives and policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
