Business Data Analyst 1

Quest Oracle Community

Portland, Northern (OR, KY)

Hybrid

USD 47,000 - 64,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plans

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quest Oracle Community in Portland, OR offers a Hybrid Business Data Analyst 1 role. You will gather and analyze facilities-related data, produce dashboards, and provide actionable insights for leadership and campus partners. The position emphasizes data integrity and reporting excellence.

The role requires a business-focused degree with analytical experience or equivalent, and offers a one-dollar-to-dollar compensation range based on experience. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with standard hours.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a business field with 6 months analytical, database, spreadsheet and/or financial experience.
Associates degree in a business field plus two years of analytical, database, spreadsheet and/or financial experience.
Four years of experience including analytical, database, spreadsheet and/or financial experience.
An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Gather, validate, and analyze data from multiple internal and external sources.
Create dashboards, reports, and summaries for leadership and customers.
Provide data-driven recommendations to improve operations and services.
Coordinate data-related projects and support crossfunctional teams.
Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems and reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

MS Office

Oracle

Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Associates degree in business

Four years analytical/financial experience

Equivalent combination of education/training/experience

Tools

Oracle eAM

Data Warehouse/Discoverer

Excel

Project time entry

Dreamweaver

Job description

Business Data Analyst 1

US--Hybrid

Requisition ID: 2026-42050

Position Category: Administrative/Office Support

Job Type: AFSCME union represented

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Posting Department: Campus Services Operations Support

Posting Salary Range: $34.15 - $46.15 per hour, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Posting FTE: 1.00

Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday

Posting Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm

HR Mission: Central Services

Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

The Business Data Analyst 1 gathers, compiles, and reports on information and statistical data and assists in analyzing and drafting this information or data in narrative or schematic form in support of Facilities Operations and Research & Academic Facilities departments. This position gathers, validates, analyzes, and interprets facilities-related data, translating findings into actionable insights, recommendations, dashboards, and narrative reports for leadership, managers, and customers.

Function/Duties of Position

Advanced Facilities Data Analysis & Development

This responsibility focuses on the collection, validation, and advanced analysis of facilities and operational data to support informed decisionmaking, performance measurement, and process improvement across Facilities Operations. The Business Data Analyst 1 applies analytical judgment and statistical techniques to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability, transforming raw data into meaningful information.

Gather, compile, and validate complex data from multiple internal and external sources, including work order systems, financial systems, labor tracking systems, and customer feedback tools.
Analyze operational, workload, financial, and performance data to identify trends, risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
Apply elementary statistical methods to estimate trends, measure outcomes, and support forecasting and comparative analysis.
Design, administer, and manage survey instruments for internal and external customers; determine statistically valid samples; verify survey results; and synthesize findings.
Ensure data integrity through routine audits, reconciliation, and correction of discrepancies across systems and reports.

Report Generation, Visualization & Interpretation Design

This responsibility centers on transforming analyzed data into clear, accurate, and actionable reports, dashboards, and visual tools that support operational planning, leadership decisionmaking, and customer transparency. The Business Data Analyst 1 ensures reporting products are technically sound, visually clear, and tailored to diverse audiences.

Design, develop, and maintain routine and ad hoc reports, dashboards, tables, charts, and graphical summaries for Facilities Operations and campus partners.
Extract, manipulate, and tabulate data using spreadsheets, databases, statistical software, and reporting tools.
Interpret analytical results and prepare narrative summaries, written reports, and sections of larger analytical or business reports.
Translate complex data into multiple formats based on audience needs, including leadership briefings, customer-facing summaries, and operational reports.
Oversee report formatting, consistency, accuracy, and documentation to ensure reliability and repeatability.

Business Consulting & Decision Support

This responsibility involves providing consultative analytical expertise to leaders, managers, and partners to improve operational performance, cost effectiveness, quality, and customer satisfaction. The Business Data Analyst 1 serves as a trusted advisor, helping stakeholders understand data, apply insights, and make evidencebased decisions.

Provide consultation and analytical support to Facilities leaders and managers regarding performance metrics, trends, and business outcomes.
Respond to complex data requests by conducting targeted research, analysis, and interpretation.
Deliver datadriven recommendations to support planning, prioritization, staffing, workflow optimization, and service delivery improvements.
Participate in or facilitate crossfunctional workgroups and committees by providing relevant data, analysis, and interpretive guidance.
Serve as a subject matter resource for Facilities data definitions, metrics, reporting tools, and analytical methodologies.

Project Coordination, Training & Quality Review

This responsibility supports continuous improvement by contributing to datarelated projects, system enhancements, and staff skill development. The Business Data Analyst 1 ensures analytical work products meet quality standards and supports knowledge transfer across the team.

Provide limited project coordination or analytical support for data, reporting, and system enhancement initiatives.
Collaborate with information systems staff on the design, testing, and implementation of new or enhanced data and reporting solutions.
Review reports and analytical work prepared by lowerlevel analysts or support staff for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.
Provide training, documentation, and guidance on analytics tools, survey methods, reporting processes, and data interpretation.
Support standardization of data practices and continuous improvement of reporting workflows.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a business field and 6 months of experience that included analytical, database, spreadsheet and/or financial experience, technical writing, quantitative analysis or use of statistical principles; OR
Associates degree in a business field plus two years of experience that included analytical, database, spreadsheet and/or financial experience, technical writing, quantitative analysis or use of statistical principles; OR
Four years of experience that included analytical, database, spreadsheet and/or financial experience, technical writing, quantitative analysis or use of statistical principles; OR
An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Skills and Abilities

Experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data; developing reports and written analysis; and using spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools.
Ability to resolve advanced customer service issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience and knowledge of working with a diverse group of people with conflicting and urgent needs and ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship campus wide.
Ability to operate multi-line phones and a two-way radio system.
Advanced skill level with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Oracle, Project time entry, Data Warehouse/Discoverer.
Basic knowledge of maintenance requirements on structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, elevator, sheet metal, and grounds systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting facilities, operations, or maintenance functions.
Experience with enterprise systems (e.g., Oracle eAM, data warehouses, reporting platforms).
Advanced skill level with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Oracle, Project time entry.
Basic knowledge of web software such as Dreamweaver.
Advanced knowledge of maintenance requirements on structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, elevator, sheet metal, and grounds systems.

Additional Details

Work hours to be Monday through Friday day shift, 7:30am 4:00pm. This is a hybrid position, three days on-site, two days remote, up to management discretion.

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