Remote Data Analyst I — Drive Decisions with Data

Liberty University, Inc.

United States

Remote

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a Business Data Analyst to join the Analytics and Decision Support team. The role focuses on extracting and transforming data from multiple source systems to support informed decision-making across university units.

You will balance stakeholder requirements with rigorous data analysis, develop technical requirements, and deliver dashboards and reports using SQL, Excel, Tableau, and related tools while mentoring junior analysts and helping improve processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience, or apprenticeship in Liberty Information Services with supervisor recommendations is required.
Exposure to SQL or database concepts is preferred.
Experience with Excel, Access, Argos, Tableau, or SSRS is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze workflow issues and data integrity problems, provide recommendations on resolution, and advise management accordingly.
Conducting and leading projects to accompany the transformation of Liberty's business processes through the effective collection, processing, and visualization of data.
Document and optimize business processes by researching industry best practices and supporting the development of solutions for current business operations.
Develop a deep understanding of core business processes and how performance is measured, and work with business units to discern strategic and analytical data and analytics needs and gaps.
Utilize diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive analysis to derive business insights and direct/drive action that increases revenue, decreases cost, and/or mitigates risk.
Possess a thorough understanding of University systems and data sets, and be able to summarize and describe raw data sets for departmental use. Support validation processes to ensure data accuracy.
Analyze data to align with organizational goals and relay business impacts of findings through data-driven recommendations.
Collaborate closely with business units and provide expert input on functional business topics.
Streamline business processes by leveraging new or existing technology, including application and reporting development, while adhering to internal development and publication standards.
Provide operational support to assigned business units' systems, including technical assistance.
Provide regular updates to customers on business process improvement and new technology activities, maintaining a high level of customer service.
Occasionally works outside of normal business hours to support system upgrades, business unit-specific deployments, or timely technology business requirements BDA III/IV
Collaborates effectively with peers, colleagues, leaders, and business partners to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality results. Demonstrates excellent communication and influencing skills.
Mentor junior analysts on standards, best practices, and advanced analytics techniques.
Supports the development of new policies and facilitates training and communication efforts. Assigns work as appropriate and proactively reviews outstanding requests.
Assists department leadership with daily coordination of duties, projects, and tasks, including supporting the interviewing process for new hires.