Lead Data Analyst — Education Tech & Insights

Western Governors University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical, dental, vision, telehealth

Wellbeing program

Tuition discount

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Western Governors University seeks a Lead Data Analyst for Craft in Nashville to extract, process, analyze, and report data to produce rigorous insights and research. You’ll partner with IAR, Data Engineering, Product, Finance, EdTech, and Faculty staff to deliver data storytelling and timely action.

The role requires advanced SQL and BI skills, data modeling, and ETL/ELT pipeline work. You’ll operate with high autonomy, establish standards, and collaborate across teams in a fast-growing,

Qualifications

• Advanced SQL proficiency with complex queries, subqueries, and performance tuning.
• Expertise in Tableau/Power BI for data visualization and storytelling.
• Strong data modeling, dimensional modeling, and star/snowflake schemas.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Document data analytics needs for high-complexity projects with an equity lens.
• Translate user stories into technical requirements and data specs.
• Establish trust with cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines and data assets.
• Define data visualization standards and promote adoption across teams.
• Communicate findings via reports, presentations, and workshops.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

ETL/ELT pipelines

Analytical thinking

Statistical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Visio

Lucidchart

Miro

Job description

Western Governors University seeks a Lead Data Analyst for Craft in Nashville to extract, process, analyze, and report data to produce rigorous insights and research. You’ll partner with IAR, Data Engineering, Product, Finance, EdTech, and Faculty staff to deliver data storytelling and timely action.

The role requires advanced SQL and BI skills, data modeling, and ETL/ELT pipeline work. You’ll operate with high autonomy, establish standards, and collaborate across teams in a fast-growing,