Senior PSI Funding & Data Analytics Lead

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta in Edmonton is seeking a Senior PSI Funding and Data Analyst to apply analytical thinking to integrate data from multiple sources and generate meaningful financial analysis that informs funding decisions across Alberta’s post-secondary system.

The role supports executive decision-making, policy development, and strategic planning with strong Excel, Python, and Power BI capabilities, reporting to the Manager of PSI Funding and Analytics.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field with a focus on data analytics.
• Experience with current methodologies in data analytics and data storytelling.
• Proficiency in Excel (macros, pivot tables, cubes) and Power BI.
• Experience with financial analysis and presenting critical findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex qualitative and quantitative analysis using financial and institutional datasets to support funding decisions and system-level insights.
• Develop and maintain financial metrics and analytical tools to enhance understanding of post-secondary performance.
• Interpret and communicate financial policies and reporting requirements to colleagues and partners.
• Provide analysis related to institutional borrowing requests, including risks and financial implications.

Skills

Data analytics

Regression analysis

Data visualization

Data modeling

Storytelling

Education

University degree in related field with focus in Data Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel (macros, cubes, pivot tables)

Python

Power BI

Job description

Government of Alberta in Edmonton is seeking a Senior PSI Funding and Data Analyst to apply analytical thinking to integrate data from multiple sources and generate meaningful financial analysis that informs funding decisions across Alberta’s post-secondary system.

The role supports executive decision-making, policy development, and strategic planning with strong Excel, Python, and Power BI capabilities, reporting to the Manager of PSI Funding and Analytics.