Continuous Improvement Analyst — Data-Driven Innovator

Western Governors University; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave

11 paid holidays

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Western Governors University seeks a Continuous Improvement Analyst to plan, organize, and monitor process improvement while building and supporting technology to aid in improvement initiatives.

The position is IN‑OFFICE at the WGU Campus in Salt Lake City, UT, with responsibilities including data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and driving data-driven recommendations for strategic planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Strong process orientation to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, organization, time management, and self-management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present findings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team; build consensus.
• Proficiency with relevant computer systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Understand departmental needs and translate them into initiatives and plans.
• Gather information from multiple sources; reconcile conflicts.
• Communicate with stakeholders to analyze needs for process improvements.
• Manage multiple projects and sequence work; adjust plans as needed.
• Maintain project records and secure communications.
• Build reports to analyze data and improve program outcomes.
• Collaborate with developers and SMEs to balance usability and performance.
• Identify and assess solutions meeting university needs.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS/CS or related field

Job description

Western Governors University seeks a Continuous Improvement Analyst to plan, organize, and monitor process improvement while building and supporting technology to aid in improvement initiatives.

The position is IN‑OFFICE at the WGU Campus in Salt Lake City, UT, with responsibilities including data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and driving data-driven recommendations for strategic planning and execution.