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University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Data Analyst II to translate data into actionable insights for state and local government projects. You will build statistical and visual analytics using Power BI and Qlik Cloud, with R/Python/JULIA for analysis.
You will ingest, clean, and explore data while supporting training and reports for stakeholders. The role emphasizes data-informed decisions, collaboration with government partners, and delivering timely analyses within a high-energy
Posting Number
S15662P
Working Title
Data Analyst II
Department
PSO-Carl Vinson Inst of Govt
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
The UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government - Who We Are As a Public Service and Outreach unit at the University of Georgia, the UGA Institute of Government contributes directly to the university's overarching public service mission of improving people's lives by helping to create jobs and prosperity, developing leaders, and addressing critical issues. This public service mission, and the Institute of Government's role in its success, is at the heart of UGA's land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia and its residents.
We have a wide range of experts who inform, inspire, and innovate every day so that governments, large and small, can be more efficient and responsive to their citizens, address current and emerging challenges, and serve the public with excellence. We are uniquely positioned to provide impartial support to local governments and state agencies and convene multi-disciplinary and intragovernmental groups to plan for and address many of the challenges faced by communities across Georgia.
Our areas of expertise and focus include workforce and economic development; infrastructure and community resilience; government operations and organizational effectiveness; measuring and reporting on impact and outcomes; building skills, knowledge and capacity of government leaders and teams; and maximizing technology and data for governments and their leaders.
Whether it is through our award-winning PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership) program for rural communities, our CyberArch student program that helps Georgia communities increase their cybersecurity, our efforts to build a visionary plan for military and community partnerships to spur economic prosperity and resilient infrastructure, our financial management certificate program to build the capacity of public officials, or hosting educational events about e‑mobility strategies for local governments .... We Know Georgia. Fulfilling our land‑grant and sea‑grant mission to serve the State of Georgia is more than a project. It's our purpose.
We are growing and excited to add individuals to our team who share our commitment to public service - building stronger communities, inspiring economic resilience, and improving quality of life for communities across Georgia and beyond.
We disseminate knowledge through research, scholarship, and instruction. We collaborate internally across our areas of expertise and across the university with academic researchers to bring best practices and expert insights to the governments and communities we serve. We are committed to fielding a team of experts who have a variety of professional and academic experiences and are grounded in our culture of excellence and approach our work with Georgia's governments in a comprehensive and objective fashion.
College/Unit/Department website
www.CVIOG.uga.edu
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
Normal business hours are M-F, 8-5.
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date
08/26/2026
Open until filled
Yes
Proposed Starting Date
10/01/2026
Athens Area
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Classification Title
Data Analyst II
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1.0
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary
This incumbent will serve as a statistical and visual technician in translating data from internal and external partners into actionable and practical organizational intelligence to promote data-informed decision making. This individual's primary responsibilities will be building custom statistical and visual analytics for client-driven projects using Microsoft's PowerBI and Qlik's Qlik Cloud along with open-source computing and statistical programming languages (e.g., R, Python, and Julia). Additional responsibilities include performing other procedural steps in the data science life cycle such as data ingestion, cleaning, management, and exploration using open-source and proprietary resources that are locally hosted or cloud-based. Secondary responsibilities include serving in a leading role for completing initiatives that are relevant to the Institute's strategic missions such as delivering technical training, building and editing reports and visuals, and providing technical and statistical assistance on ad-hoc projects. This position will also assist in delivering technical training on business intelligence tools, AI, and data management and use.
This role involves a service-oriented mentality with a high sense of ownership of the projects, problems and requests assigned. This employee will be actively participating in a high energy, creative development environment serving state and local government partners. Successful candidates will demonstrate initiative in maintaining and updating core statistical, computational, and technical skills. Successful candidates should have a high degree of independence and self-direction when working on projects.
Standard for office environment.
Sitting at a computer for long periods.
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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
James Byars
jmbyars@uga.edu
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