Data Analyst

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Data Analyst to evaluate business requirements and perform advanced data integration and analysis across multiple data sources. The role develops analytical tools and reports, providing technical support to the Admissions & Financial Aid team.

Primary duties include building complex SQL queries against PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and data warehouses, creating Tableau dashboards, and maintaining Alteryx workflows to deliver actionable insights for aid

Qualifications

• Evaluates business requirements and performs advanced data integration and analysis.
• Develops analytical and reporting tools utilizing integrated data sources and systems.
• Provides technical support and documentation for analytical projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced data integration and analysis across multiple sources.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries against institutional data tables to support aid eligibility analysis.
• Create and maintain Tableau dashboards and Alteryx workflows for leadership audiences.
• Coordinate testing in TEST environments prior to production deployment.
• Document methods, data sources, and findings for audits and internal stakeholders.
• Support end user inquiries and triage tickets related to data systems.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

Snowflake

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

Tableau

Snowflake

Alteryx

Oracle

Job description

Job Description - Data Analyst (26004689)

Data Analyst

Admissions & Financial Aid - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26004689 )

Job Summary

Evaluates business requirements and performs advanced data integration and analysis. Develops advanced analytical and reporting tools utilizing multiple sources of integrated data. Provides technical support.

Essential Functions

• Perform advanced data integration and analysis
• Analyze federal regulatory changes (e.g., OB3, NSLDS Loan Year classification updates) to assess impact on institutional aid data and system configuration
• Identify student population-level effects on aid packaging, eligibility, and reporting through multi-table analysis
• Develop and maintain complex SQL queries against PeopleSoft Campus Solutions tables and Data Warehouse to support aid eligibility analysis and compliance reporting
• Document query logic, methodology, and intended use for institutional reference
• Develop and maintain advanced analytical and reporting tools utilizing integrated financial aid data (PeopleSoft, Tableau, Snowflake, Alteryx)
• Develops advanced analytical and reporting tools through the creation and maintenance of Tableau dashboards and Alteryx workflow, providing necessary data to functional financial aid leadership at all campuses and careers
• Follow industry standards in reporting tool development to ensure consistency and reliability
• Coordinate patch validation and testing in TEST environments prior to production deployment
• Escalate complex system issues to senior analysts or Oracle support as appropriate
• Document analytical methods, data sources, and findings for internal stakeholders and external audits
• Author technical reference documentation for regulatory compliance initiatives (e.g., OB3/PeopleSoft reference guides)
• Support award year readiness by validating system data against updated federal aid classifications and reporting requirements
• Assist in help ticket resolution, including receiving, triaging, and resolving end user financial aid help tickets related to financial aid systems and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions
• Document resolutions, workarounds, and known issues for institutional reference

Physical Effort

Most work is sedentary, completed within an office setting. Employee must be able to move about the campus to meetings and travel to locations outside of the University of Pittsburgh.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Data Analyst III

Job Family Information Technology

Job Sub-Family Analytics

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? No

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., some mornings, evenings and weekends may be required

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.