Business Intelligence Analyst

Department Name

Knowledge Enterprise Analytics

Job Description

At Arizona State University's Knowledge Enterprise, the Data Analytics team provides sponsored and research project reporting, analysis, and data visualization. Our services make it possible for university stakeholders to acquire insights quickly, even in the face of today's growing data complexity. We specialize in data visualization using a variety of tools such as Power BI, Tableau and Excel to suit your specific needs. The Data Analytics team works to translate business needs and questions into technical solutions for large, system-wide projects; use Business Intelligence (BI) tools to create reports and query objects for executive level reporting; provide BI tools support to business users and colleagues; serve as the liaison between the business organization, leadership, and the BI

In this position the tools, systems, reports, and dashboards you work to develop, support and maintain will provide critical insight into research data to aid in decision-making. This position is critical as it provides support through design, development and maintenance of various dashboards, investigating business software, automating data imports, and developing and managing systems. A key and critical skill and ability of the successful candidate for this position is to review and analyze research data, while discovering and identifying patterns within the data, and organizing the data into easily digestible applications for use by staff and leadership. You will work to translate critical requirements into technical solutions.

Job Description

At Arizona State University's Knowledge Enterprise, the Data Analytics team provides sponsored and research project reporting, analysis, and data visualization. Our services make it possible for university stakeholders to acquire insights quickly, even in the face of today's growing data complexity. We specialize in data visualization using a variety of tools such as Power BI, Tableau and Excel to suit your specific needs. The Data Analytics team works to translate business needs and questions into technical solutions for large, system-wide projects; use Business Intelligence (BI) tools to create reports and query objects for executive level reporting; provide BI tools support to business users and colleagues; serve as the liaison between the business organization, leadership, and the BI

In this position the tools, systems, reports, and dashboards you work to develop, support and maintain will provide critical insight into research data to aid in decision-making. This position is critical as it provides support through design, development and maintenance of various dashboards, investigating business software, automating data imports, and developing and managing systems. A key and critical skill and ability of the successful candidate for this position is to review and analyze research data, while discovering and identifying patterns within the data, and organizing the data into easily digestible applications for use by staff and leadership. You will work to translate critical requirements into technical solutions.

Requisition ID

102533BR

Working Environment

ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations, and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market, as such the following options may be offered dependent on department needs:

Flexible work options:

• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.

• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

• Remote work is an arrangement where the employee spends less than 60% of their regular workweek at a regularly assigned ASU work location. Executive vice president-level approval is required.

Standard Working Environment:

• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.

• Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.

• Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a business, information technology or closely related field and two (2) years' experience in data modeling or database design using SQL or similar language, BI tool use and administration as well as user training/documentation development experience OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Department Statement

For the ninth year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all nine years the category has existed.

ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. To learn more about how Knowledge Enterprise is a place for your career to grow, visit https://research.asu.edu/about-us/careers.

At Knowledge Enterprise Analytics, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team.

Working at ASU has additional perks and OUTSTANDING benefits, which include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

Category

02

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Scope of Search

Open

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of higher education business processes and needs.

• Experience in translating business questions and requirements into reports, views and BI data products.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Business Intelligence tool architectures, functions, and features.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of developing queries for reporting and analysis.

• Experience in being a self-starter with ability to solve complex problems.

• Experience in communicating complex, conceptual and technical concepts to a variety of audiences both in writing and orally.

• Experience working both independently and in collaboration with a variety of individuals.

• Experience working effectively in an environment requiring balancing multiple competing deadlines and priorities.

• Experience in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and exhibit leadership skills to achieve results.

• Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating, and encouraging support of the institution's sustainability programs.

• Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.:

• Experience in Research Administration strongly preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of Research Administration including its major components

• Proposal and Award processes experience is highly preferred

• Experience with Excel and Pivot Tables

• Evidence of effective communication skills

• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a variety of individuals

• Experience in problem resolution skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of SQL and relational and multidimensional designs

• Experience in SQL, SAS, Python, or R programming

• Experience in data visualization tools, such as Tableau or PowerBI

• Demonstrated knowledge of statistics, mathematics, or data analytics

• Evidence of effective communication skills, with experience presenting data interpretation and insights to non-technical audiences

• Experience with (and patience for) creating new analytics processes for an early-stage environment

• Experience with strong judgment, interpersonal skills, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated knowledge of complex business problems and translate them to mathematical/statistical questions/hypotheses that can be answered through analytics that deliver actionable insights to business partners

• Evidence in being a highly analytical, inquisitive, proactive, problem solver, with a strategic mindset.

Close Date

01-August-2024

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU PD at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance

• For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Essential Duties

• Generates insights, solutions and recommendations that drive high-quality decisioning across the university

• Delivers quality and relevant analytics solutions across a wide range of analytics technologies and architectures including big data platforms, enterprise data warehouses, and multiple reporting and analytics frameworks and tools

• Applies knowledge of advanced mathematics/statistical/computer science methods, theories, and standards to define problems, collect data, and analyze enterprise business results and relevant external data

• Utilizes data analysis and modeling skills to highlight performance, risk, and opportunities and to identify and generate key insights which support development of action plans to achieve annual business targets

• Acts as an analytics resource in business meetings and strategy sessions to facilitate decisions grounded in data, and to provide consultation and recommendations to the leadership team on the best approaches to data driven solutions to corporate problems

• Transforms data into insights and synthesize insights into stories

• Clearly and effectively communicate data stories to leadership to influence actions that provide value to the business; drive a culture of data storytelling through visually portrayed insights and dashboards

• Data mine for trends and anomalies, analyzing multiple datasets and program metrics to determine correlation versus causation

• Oversight of monthly reporting, audit processes, and ticketing systems

• Oversees and maintains sponsor and unit data within an enterprise research administration system.

• Identifies and assesses potential data sources needed. This is done by gathering and eliciting requirements using interviews, requirements meetings, surveys, document analysis, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, and workflow analysis.

• Assisting customers and stakeholders with prototype development and implementation (creation, testing, review, implementation).

• Assists with creating and delivering end-user training and documentation.

• Works closely with development teams on product design; makes recommendations to enhance support and usability. Validates data solutions meet requirements and service-level agreements.

• Participates in system administration functions including, but not limited to: data validation, duplicate resolution, system change requests and system integration/user acceptance testing to ensure ongoing integrity and security of data consistent with university policies and procedures. Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Salary Range

Depends on experience

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume and cover letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of "equivalent combination" in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of experience.

Job Family

Information Technology