Analytics Architect

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking an Analytics Architect in Tallahassee to design and implement analytics solutions that translate data into actionable insights for students, faculty, and staff. The role spans data modeling, dashboard development, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver scalable information products.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in CS or MIS (or equivalent) with hands‑on experience in SQL, Power BI, and Snowflake, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or other appropriate degree with three years' experience, or equivalent combination.
• High school diploma with seven years of experience.
• Experience designing and developing analytical products and data models.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain analytics products, dashboards, and data models to support university decision‑making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, data pipelines, and validation processes to ensure data integrity.
• Test analytical products and provide recommendations for enhancements.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Snowflake

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS

Job description

Job Title: Analytics Architect

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63731

This position is within FSU’s Department of Information Technology Services (ITS)

Responsibilities

Analytics Architects use critical thinking skills and exercise their judgment to discover the patterns and information found in vast amounts of data using analytics predictive models and machine learning. The incumbent makes sense of these patterns and signals to help the university make better decisions which will lead to better service for our students, faculty, community partners, and staff. An effective analytics architect will also be adept at providing an explanatory narrative that a non-expert can follow and understand.

Responsible for supporting the University's data and analytic needs across multiple sources of data. Designs, develops, analyses, and supports the creation of information products in alignment with functional and technical system requirements. Develops programming code and scripting using appropriate language and tools to provide problem resolutions and new functionality in complex analytical systems.

Responsible for reviewing and capturing business requirements needed for a new design, development, and maintenance of analytical models, and process modifications, and performing the technical development based on these requirements. Will also provide recommendations and narratives explaining the value of the models.

Responsible for conducting testing scenarios to ensure the integrity of analytical products and processes and validation of all applications, Provides recommendations for enhancements to existing systems.

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of system specifications and documented requirements pertaining to analytical products, models, and processes.

Performs duties in compliance with ITS policies, guidelines, and processes pertaining to support requests, work orders, project management, change management, and incident management. Appropriately utilizes associated tools in accordance with ITS standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or other appropriate degree and three years' experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and seven years of experience. (Note: or an equivalent combination of education and experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with Microsoft Power BI or similar visualization tool and Snowflake. Practical experience with SQL including CTEs and ranking/partition functions.

Helpful

Who is an ideal candidate for this position?

Someone who enjoys dealing directly with stakeholders to capture requirements and collaborating with colleagues.

What is a typical day in this position?

A typical day may involve building an information or data product from scratch or reengineering a legacy dashboard or logical view.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.