Hybrid Data Analyst for Administration & Finance

UMass President's Office; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass President's Office is seeking a Data Analyst to develop analysis, reporting, and dashboard capabilities that support operational and strategic decision-making across Administration & Finance.

The role collaborates with data teams, translates business requirements into analytics solutions, ensures data quality, and designs dashboards that communicate KPIs and trends to leadership. Hybrid work from Westborough, MA with occasional campus travel.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mathematics, economics, computer science, information management or statistics.
• 1-3 years' experience as a data analyst or business data analyst.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and at least one data visualization tool (Tableau/Power BI).
• Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and reporting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance interactive dashboards and data visualizations communicating KPIs, trends, and insights.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities.
• Acquire, integrate, and prep data from multiple sources for analysis and reporting.
• Validate data for accuracy and consistency; resolve issues with IT partners.
• Develop KPI calculations, business rules, and reporting methodologies.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Data governance

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL Server

Job description

UMass President's Office is seeking a Data Analyst to develop analysis, reporting, and dashboard capabilities that support operational and strategic decision-making across Administration & Finance.

The role collaborates with data teams, translates business requirements into analytics solutions, ensures data quality, and designs dashboards that communicate KPIs and trends to leadership. Hybrid work from Westborough, MA with occasional campus travel.