Research Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems, Statistics, Psychology, or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• Two (2) years of relevant experience; OR a combination of education and experience to equal six (6) years.
• Proficiency with data analytic tools and data visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, R, and Python.
• Knowledge of research methods and statistical techniques.
• Experience preparing reports and presenting findings to a variety of audiences.
• Effective written and oral communication skills to communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of data management.
• Extensive experience using MS Office 365 applications.
• Experience working with a team in a multi-project environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education, in institutional research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes data and prepares reports in response to internal and external requests.
• Designs and delivers polished, visually engaging reports, summaries, dashboards, and visualizations – selecting the most effective charts, tables, and formats to communicate findings clearly to audiences of varying technical backgrounds and decision-making roles.
• Compiles and transforms datasets – including cleaning, restructuring, and validating data - to ensure data is accurate, complete, and analysis-ready.
• Conducts routine and ad hoc audits to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Maintains data dictionaries, procedures, and other reference materials.
• Documents data sources, methodologies, assumptions, and definitions to ensure transparency and repeatability.
• Performs related duties as assigned.