Part Time Data Analyst

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Lady Lions is seeking a data management and programming professional to develop and maintain data collection, storage, and analysis pipelines. The role involves building robust input processes, designing data capture specifications, and generating automated reports for researchers.

The position collaborates with the Principal Investigator/Evaluator, emphasizing data integrity and efficient data presentation for research outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of structured programming, testing, and debugging techniques.
• Ability to design and implement systems to collect, maintain, and analyze data.
• Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to verify data input and correct errors.
• Knowledge of database construction, management, and retrieval methods.
• Ability to resolve data input, storage and/or retrieval problems and to design solutions and modifications.
• Knowledge of computer data processing principles.
• Ability to create data capture and input specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information for input into computer systems.
• Develop alternate designs to resolve problems in input, storage, or retrieval of information.
• Perform needs assessment activities.
• Develop specifications for data capture and input; monitor input for consistency and data quality.
• Program, debug, and run listings, summaries, statistics, labels, and other reports.
• Make recommendations for on-line program enhancements; assist in testing and implementation.

Skills

Structured programming

Data analysis

Data management

Programming debugging

Communication

Data verification

Database design

Data capture design

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics or related field

Master's degree in statistics or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Develop and design methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information for input into computer and retrieval from computer, utilizing knowledge of symbolic language, optical or pattern recognition, database construction, and retrieval methods
• Develop alternate designs to resolve problems in input, storage, or retrieval of information, utilizing knowledge of electronic data processing principles, mathematics, and computer capabilities
• Perform needs assessment activities
• Develop specifications for data capture and input; monitor input to ensure consistency, quality, and integrity of data
• Program, debug, and run a variety of scheduled and ad hoc listings, summaries, statistics, labels, and other electronic and/or presentation reports
• Make recommendations for on-line program enhancements; assist in testing and implementation of modifications and enhancements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, master's, or equivalent experience (two years or more) in statistics, and/or research data collection, management, and analysis; knowledge of and experience with data management software

Supervisory Relationships

This position will be supervised by the Principal Investigator/Evaluator.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of structured programming, testing, and debugging techniques
• Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data
• Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to verify data input and correct errors
• Knowledge of database construction, management, and retrieval methods
• Ability to resolve data input, storage and/or retrieval problems and to design solutions and modifications
• Knowledge of computer data processing principles
• Ability to create data capture and input specifications

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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