Program Analyst

Southern Arkansas University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a Program Analyst (Data Analytics) to collect, validate, and analyze program data, identify trends, and support data‑driven decisions. The role focuses on developing dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.

The position emphasizes data quality, system improvements, and cross‑functional collaboration to enhance reporting and operational effectiveness across programs.

Qualifications

• Collect, validate, and analyze program data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
• Manage data systems to ensure data quality, accessibility, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and analyze program data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Develop dashboards, data visualizations, reports, and briefing materials.
• Manage and improve data systems, databases, and reporting processes.
• Conduct program analyses to assess operational effectiveness and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen data collection and reporting.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboard development

Data visualization

Stakeholder collaboration

Data quality management

Tools

SQL

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

As a Program Analyst (Data Analytics), you will:

• Collect, validate, and analyze program data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop dashboards, data visualizations, reports, and briefing materials to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Manage and improve data systems, databases, and reporting processes to ensure data quality, accessibility, and integrity.
• Conduct program analyses and evaluations to assess operational effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen data collection, reporting, and system functionality.

This position is only open to persons eligible for the specific groups listed under "This job is open to" section of the announcement, including the Public & CTAP, ICTAP, RPL.