Data Warehouse Analyst Sr

Data Warehouse Analyst Sr

Job Summary

University Analytics & Institutional Reporting (UAIR) is seeking a senior-level Data Engineer to join our Data Warehouse Team. This role will participate in and may lead the design, build, testing, implementation and maintenance of data transformation pipelines. The incumbent will follow our department's general design guidelines and approaches, but have wide latitude for independent judgment and extensive opportunity to contribute to the ideas and knowledge that shape our strategies and direction forward.

This position is primarily remote with the potential for some onboarding and infrequent meetings in-person. Preference will be given to candidates that reside in or are willing to relocate to Utah within a commuting distance to the main U of U campus in Salt Lake City prior to start. Remote work arrangements are subject to change at any time and will be reviewed annually.

About University Analytics & Institutional Reporting
The UAIR office houses a transformational group of data professionals that turn complex university data into information trusted by leadership to drive strategic decisions, generate official university figures, and support the data needs of academic campus as a whole.

As a member of the team, you'll work with a group of SQL developers dedicated to delivering thoughtful data pipeline and process designs, and wrangling data with care. We operate with an iterative mindset of continuous improvement, adapting strategies and code as we go. We believe the strengths and knowledge each person brings to the team bolster our collective work, and aim for a collaborative environment where we thrive together while tapping into our strongest individual contributions. If you're the type of person who loves data and wants to know your work has meaning, you may find your career home in our office.

About the University of Utah
Located in Salt Lake City, in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the flagship institution of the State of Utah's system of higher education, a tier-one research institution with membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU) and Big 12 Athletic Conference.

The University offers a strong benefits package, including a personal (401a) retirement account with employer contribution of 14.2% and immediate vesting, highly competitive health insurance, generous paid leave time, free public transportation pass (UTA), 50% tuition reduction for eligible employee and family members, and more: https://benefits.utah.edu/.



Responsibilities

• Research source data structures, relationships, content and quality. Support requirements discovery.
• Design, build, implement, and maintain data transformation pipelines, processes and reporting structures formatted to support data science, strategic reporting, master data sources, enterprise integrations, point-in-time snapshots and more.
• Help automate and manage data quality audits and correction processes.
• Write complex SQL queries to support analytics needs.
• Develop and maintain data and process documentation, including data flow diagrams, data concepts, keys, definitions, process steps, etc.
• Share your ideas and knowledge, be open to learning from others, and grow with the team as we explore new ideas, methods and tools in our journey of continuous forward progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Departmental Qualifications

• Advanced Oracle SQL skills to query and manipulate data, create and manage objects.
• Solid understanding of relational database concepts.
• Experience and acumen to move complex data transformation projects forward under minimal supervision.
• A problem solver at heart, energized by a data challenge, ready to independently dive in and uncover the source of an issue or explore new data.
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mindset, willing to work in the weeds, able to see and support the big picture.
• Professional interpersonal skills, will thoughtfully and productively collaborate with and support the contributions of a variety of technical and non-technical groups and individuals.

Preferences
Experience with PeopleSoft data, Tableau, Lucid Chart, and/or similar ERP systems, visualization and diagramming tools.

A Master's degree in MIS or related field.
6 or more years of experience in any of the following areas:

• Relational database or data warehouse programming/development with an aptitude for translating business needs into sound technical solutions.
• Data reporting and analysis, building queries from large relational databases to audit data, perform ad hoc analysis, generate standard reports, with a strong understanding of the back-end structures that facilitate reporting.
• Higher education administration with broad and deep knowledge of student, faculty, HR or finance data and processes, or experience managing data in an institutional research (IR) setting.
• Business systems analysis with a strong understanding of requirements analysis, data and process flows, liaising with functional and technical groups, testing, auditing data, troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN40529B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday
Department: 00002 - SR VP Academic Affairs Oper
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 75,000 to 120,000
Close Date: 12/13/2024
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/174914


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