Data Analyst II

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Data Analyst II to join the Public Health Analytics and Informatics department in Lexington, KY. This role develops and maintains dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support data-driven decision making and ensures information is accurate and easy to understand.

You will work with business and technical stakeholders to translate reporting needs into effective solutions, using SQL and BI tools to prepare data for analysis and visualization.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis, reporting, business intelligence or a related area.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects and collaborate with stakeholders.
• 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, and interactive visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, and other BI tools.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends and discrepancies relevant to organizational needs.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Use SQL and other data-access tools to retrieve, combine, and prepare data for reporting and analysis.
• Validate reporting results against source systems and business rules; investigate discrepancies and resolve data-quality issues.
• Collaborate with business users and technical staff to gather requirements and translate questions into analytical solutions.
• Support and troubleshoot dashboards, reports, data sources, and scheduled refreshes; assist users in using reporting resources.
• Document dashboards, SQL queries, calculations, data sources, and business rules; identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Education

MA

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Department Name 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 44

Salary Range

Salary Range $44,678-71,469/year

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs

Shift

Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed

Job Summary

Turn Data into Clear, Actionable Insight

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Data Analyst II to join the Public Health Analytics and Informatics department.

This role supports organizational reporting, business intelligence, and data-driven decision-making by developing and maintaining dashboards, reports, and data visualizations. Working with business and technical stakeholders, the Data Analyst II will analyze and prepare data, translate reporting needs into effective solutions, and help ensure information is accurate, understandable, and useful.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, and interactive visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, and other business intelligence and data visualization tools.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, patterns, relationships, discrepancies, and other information relevant to organizational needs.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, interpret analytical results, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Use SQL and other data-access tools to retrieve, combine, filter, aggregate, and prepare data for reporting, visualization, and analysis.
• Validate reporting results against source systems and business rules, investigate discrepancies, and help resolve data-quality issues.
• Collaborate with business users, analysts, and technical staff to gather requirements and translate business questions into effective analytical and visualization solutions.
• Support and troubleshoot existing dashboards, reports, data sources, and scheduled refreshes, and assist users in effectively using reporting resources.
• Document and test dashboards, reports, SQL queries, calculations, data sources, and business rules while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, or a related area.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• 2 years of related experience

What’s In It for You

• Opportunity to work with business intelligence and data visualization technologies, including Tableau and Power BI, while continuing to build analytical and reporting expertise.
• Fully remote work eligibility with approval.

Why Now?

Clear, accurate reporting helps organizations make informed operational and management decisions. This position strengthens that capability by connecting business needs with reliable data, thoughtful analysis, and reporting solutions that make information easier to understand and use.

With its focus on business intelligence, data visualization, SQL , and stakeholder collaboration, the Data Analyst II helps turn data from multiple sources into practical insights while supporting the accuracy, usability, and continuous improvement of reporting resources.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Understanding of effective data visualization principles, including chart selection, dashboard design, usability, and accessibility.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience developing dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, or similar business intelligence and data visualization platforms.

Deadline to Apply

10/26/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.