Data Analyst I

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa State University seeks a Part-Time Data Management and Reporting Analyst to transform data from multiple systems into actionable insights. The role supports operational reporting, data quality, and program assessment with about 20 hours per week. It emphasizes data governance, training staff, and collaboration across teams.

The position, Data Analyst I, offers flexibility and may renew. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in data management, reporting, and program assessment.
• Ability to turn data into actionable information for leaders.
• Strong data quality and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data to identify trends in volumes, testing, service, turnaround, revenue, workload, and performance.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and metrics to support decisions.
• Collect, clean, validate, and maintain data from multiple systems for accuracy.
• Investigate discrepancies and collaborate with IT on system updates.
• Maintain data definitions, reporting methods, and data quality standards.
• Support accreditation reviews, annual reporting, program assessment, and evaluations.
• Participate in user testing and validate reporting modifications.
• Create training materials and user documentation for staff.
• Follow data governance and FAIR principles for findability and reuse.
• Provide basic support for reporting systems and assist student employees.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Data visualization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS SQL

MS Visual Studio

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Position Title:

Part-time Data Management and Reporting Analyst

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Job Description:

The Seed Science Center at Iowa State University is seeking a Part-Time Data Management and Reporting Analyst to support operational reporting, data quality, and program assessment. In this role, you’ll turn data from multiple systems into useful information that helps leaders evaluate performance, make informed decisions, and identify opportunities for improvement. This is a part-time position at 50% FTE, averaging approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility in scheduling work hours.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze operational data to identify trends in sample volumes, testing activities, customer service, turnaround times, revenue, workload distribution, and program performance.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, visualizations, and performance metrics to support decision-making and operational improvements.
• Collect, organize, clean, validate, and maintain data from multiple systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Investigate data discrepancies, resolve reporting issues, and collaborate with information technology staff on system updates and improvements.
• Maintain documentation of data definitions, reporting methods, business rules, and data quality standards.
• Support accreditation reviews, annual reporting, program assessment, and evaluation of organizational goals and performance measures.
• Participate in user testing and validation of system updates and reporting modifications.
• Help staff access, interpret, and use reports and data resources; develop training materials and user documentation as needed.
• Follow established data governance practices and FAIR data principles to ensure data is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable.
• Provide basic support for reporting systems and business applications and assist student employees or project participants as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing data to identify trends, patterns, or operational performance measures.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or data visualizations using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Experience collecting, cleaning, validating, and maintaining datasets from multiple sources.
• Experience using databases, reporting systems, or business applications to retrieve, organize, or manage data.
• Experience documenting data definitions, reporting procedures, or data quality standards.
• Experience communicating analytical findings or providing training and technical assistance to help others use data and reporting tools.
• MS SQL and MS Visual Studio experience.

Why Join Us?

The Seed Science Center is a preeminent institution in American agriculture with a longstanding history of supporting the seed industry through research, education, testing, and outreach. You'll join a close-knit team of approximately 30 employees who value collaboration, build strong working relationships, and create a welcoming environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while becoming part of a team that takes pride in its work and enjoys connecting through shared activities.

About the Opportunity

The candidate will be hired as a Data Analyst I.

This is a term position that may have an opportunity for renewal.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

If you have questions regarding the application process, please email [e-mail], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

February 28, 2029

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Grade:

PS807

Original Posting Date:

October 29, 2026

Posting Close Date:

November 8, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R20155

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.