Business Data Analyst

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Southern California is seeking a Business Data Analyst to support decision-making through data analysis, reporting, and recommendations. This onsite role in Los Angeles partners with management to define analytical needs, build dashboards, and ensure data accuracy for operational and strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities include conducting analyses, collaborating with management on requirements, developing data collection methods, and providing ad hoc analyses and reports as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; combined experience may substitute.
• 1 year of experience minimum.
• Proficient PC skills and ability to analyze data.

Responsabilités

• Conduct data analyses and interpret results to support business practices.
• Collaborate with management to identify analytical requirements and dashboards.
• Develop data collection methods and reporting workflows for accuracy and efficiency.
• Produce ad hoc analyses and statistical reports as requested.
• Oversee data entry, data quality control, and data validation processes.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Statistical thinking

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Outils

SQL

Excel

Statistical software

Description du poste

The Business Data Analyst supports business decision-making through data analysis, reporting, and recommendations. This onsite role in Los Angeles, CA partners with management to define analytical needs, build dashboards and reporting workflows, and help ensure data accuracy for operational and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct data analyses and assist with interpreting results using a range of techniques to support business practices.
• Collaborate with management to identify and confirm analytical requirements.
• Research best practices and develop benchmarks to inform business operations.
• Create data collection methods (for example, surveys and tests) and develop tools and processes to support analysis.
• Analyze results, review data for anomalies, investigate potential causes, and correct data inaccuracies or inconsistencies as needed.
• Provide recommendations, conclusions, and business data trend information to support recommendations for action.
• Work with management on best practices, appropriate statistical measures, and benchmarking approaches.
• Apply statistical and quality management principles to help report and initiate operational or business process changes.
• Develop schedules for producing statistical analyses and graphical representations for business analytics.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and statistical analyses when requested.
• Oversee or perform data collection and data entry processes, including data acquisition, management, and quality control methods.
• Recommend and/or use appropriate statistical techniques for data analysis as directed or as needed.
• Resolve problems, answer questions, and provide information to facilitate process improvements.
• Use standard statistical analysis software as directed.
• Oversee or perform maintenance and development of databases used for data collection and reporting.
• Design data input or data collection screens as needed, including data entry and validation.
• Provide technical support and design enhancements.
• Determine the appropriate format for presenting data and results in web-based dashboards and published metrics, and produce graphs, tables, and charts.
• Assemble or oversee the production and distribution of management reports that summarize data effectively.
• Create status reports on project plans, progress, and results.
• Provide input into decisions affecting business operations and strategic initiatives.
• Provide guidance to staff and/or student workers related to business data analysis duties as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of data analysis techniques, standards, and related technologies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree (combined experience and education may substitute for minimum education).
• Minimum Experience: 1 year.
• Proficient PC skills.
• Working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and statistical software programs.
• Knowledge of business statistics and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to manage and analyze data.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to USC’s Unifying Values: integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication, and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: 3 years.
• Preferred Field of Expertise: Bachelor’s degree in disciplines such as statistics, economics, mathematics, accounting, business, computer science, information science, or management information science.
• Knowledge of quality management methods (for example, Six Sigma).

Technologies

• Databases
• Spreadsheets
• Word processing
• Statistical software programs

Location and Compensation

Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite)

Salary: USD 70,000 - 72,000 per year

Education

Bachelor's degree

Benefits

The employer offers a wide variety of benefits and programs supporting staff and their families. For more information, visit http://benefits.usc.edu.