Data Modeling Analyst

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University in New York, NY seeks a data analyst to collaborate with university stakeholders, design decision-support for external reports, and develop statistical models using available data sources.

You will analyze past data, predict future behavior, and present quantitative analyses to stakeholders, ensuring initiatives meet operational goals with clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years of data collection, retrieval, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with R, SPSS, Python, JMP or equivalent.
• Proficiency in SQL for querying databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with BI tools Tableau/Tableau Prep or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and provide decision support for external reports and new initiatives.
• Develop statistical models using available data sources to analyze past data and predict future behavior.
• Provide quantitative analysis of alternatives to meet operational goals.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders clearly.

Skills

SQL querying

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (CS/IS/Statistics/Math/Econ/PSY/SOC/Ed/Business)

Tools

R

SPSS

Python

JMP

Tableau

Tableau Prep

SQL

Job description

Position Summary

Collaborate with university stakeholders to design and provide decision support for external reports and new initiatives in support of New York University’s mission. Utilize available data sources to design and develop statistical models to analyze past data and to predict future behavior. Provide quantitative analysis of various alternatives to ensure new initiatives meet operational goals. Utilize technical skills to extract and analyze data, and communication skills to present quantitative analysis to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Business, or a related field.
• Required Experience: 1+ years of experience with data collection, retrieval, analysis, and reporting in an applied context.
• Preferred Experience: 2+ years with data warehousing/reporting in an institutional research environment.
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Detail oriented and able to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency with data analysis software a must (R, SPSS, Python, JMP or equivalent). Proficiency writing SQL to query databases and manipulate data; excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; experience using business intelligence tools (Tableau/Tableau Prep or equivalent).
• Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Scripting/programming experience in R, SPSS, Python, JMP or equivalent strongly preferred. Consulting experience a plus. Familiarity with reporting requirements around Student Enrollment Records and Student Financial Aid. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under hard deadlines while maintaining a high level of professionalism and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.