INFORMATICS ANALYST II

UAB; University (FL); Vor Ort; USD 58.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Informatics Analyst II to support research reporting, data analytics, and governance. You will develop reports and dashboards, manage HERD Survey activities, and provide data-driven insights to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes data quality and accessibility to support decision-making within the Office of Research. Responsibilities include leading data collection and validation, building visualizations in Power BI, and collaborating with

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s degree in a related field is required, four years of related experience may substitute for education.
• Experience with research analytics, institutional reporting, and BI tools.
• Knowledge of data governance, validation, and reconciliation processes.

Aufgaben

• Lead collection, validation, reconciliation, and analysis of research expenditure data.
• Manage HERD Survey activities including data gathering and submission support.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using BI tools.
• Analyze complex financial, research, and operational data for trends and improvements.
• Implement data governance and quality assurance to improve data integrity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and solutions.
• Maintain research office web content and reporting resources.

Kenntnisse

NSF HERD reporting

Power BI

SQL

Data governance

Analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Ausbildung

Associate’s degree in a related field

Tools

Oracle Financials

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

SharePoint

Jobbeschreibung

INFORMATICS ANALYST II – (T240407)

Description

INFORMATICS ANALYST II
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

++General Responsibilities++
The Office of Research is seeking an Informatics Analyst II to support research reporting, data analytics, business intelligence, and data governance initiatives. This role develops reports and dashboards, supports NSF HERD Survey reporting, analyzes research expenditure data, and collaborates with stakeholders to provide data-driven insights for decision-making. To provide dedicated support for NSF Higher Education Research Development (HERD) Survey reporting and institutional research expenditure reporting within the Office of Research. The role serves as a key resource for research analytics, business intelligence, data governance, dashboard development, and digital accessibility initiatives, supporting the Office of Research’s ongoing efforts to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and decision support capabilities. The position replaces a vacant Senior Specialist position and aligns with the strategic reporting and analytics functions of RTC Informatics.

++Key Duties & Responsibilities++

1. Lead the collection, validation, reconciliation, and analysis of research expenditure data to support institutional reporting, strategic decision-making, and compliance requirements.
2. Manage NSF Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey activities, including data gathering, quality review, reconciliation, documentation, and submission support.
3. Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, scorecards, and data visualizations using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL, and related business intelligence tools.
4. Analyze complex financial, research, and operational data to identify trends, improve reporting processes, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
5. Implement data governance, validation, and quality assurance processes to improve data integrity, consistency, and reporting accuracy.
6. Partner with university stakeholders to gather reporting requirements, define business needs, and design solutions that support research administration and institutional objectives.
7. Maintain Office of Research web content, reporting resources, and digital accessibility standards to support effective communication and compliance.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

++Salary Pay Range++

$57,940 — $90,000

++Minimum Requirements++

Associate’s degree in a related field required and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for the education requirement.

++Related Degree Fields++

Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Finance, Research Administration, Public Administration, Statistics, or related fields.

++Related Experience++

Research analytics, institutional reporting, business intelligence, research administration, sponsored programs, financial reporting, data management, dashboard development, data governance, and higher education or research environments.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• NSF HERD Survey reporting, research administration, research expenditure reporting, Oracle Financials, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL, data governance, data validation and reconciliation, dashboard development, SharePoint, and digital accessibility (WCAG).
• Higher education, research administration, or institutional reporting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, collaboration, and customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Information Technology

Organization

121000000 Research Technology & Communication

Employee Status

Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite