Research Data Analyst

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (18+ days)

Health benefits

Flexible work options

Tuition assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Data Analyst 1 for a two-year fixed-term on-site position in Palo Alto. You will identify usable data, query sources, and prepare standard and custom reports, dashboards, and metrics for internal customers.

The role requires one year of experience in a quantitative discipline and the ability to validate data, ensure quality, and communicate findings clearly. The position offers full-time status options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of analytical software and data mining tools.
• Ability to collect data using various methods to improve databases.
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work with data of varying quality and validity.
• Experience with collecting and presenting data to users.
• Collaborate with data managers to define data standards and elements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and select usable data from complex data patterns.
• Validate data and distribute reports to end-users with interpretation.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor organizational performance.
• Collect, manage, and clean datasets to ensure data integrity.
• Reconcile data discrepancies across systems.
• Collaborate to define data standards and elements.
• Assist in identifying new data sources and methods.
• May test prototype software and participate in release processes.

Skills

Analytical software

Database management

Reporting software

Query software

Data mining

Job description

Stanford University is seeking a Data Analyst 1 (two year fixed term / onsite position) to be under general direction, process a wide variety of analytical data and produce routine, single data sources’ information requests.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.
• Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.
• Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

Identify and select usable data from subtle and complex datapatterns. Assess and produce relevant, standard, or custom information(reports, charts, graphs, and tables) from structured data sources byquerying data repositories and generating the associatedinformation.

Utilize fundamental processes and methods to validate data toensure high quality product. Distribute reports to applicable agencies,researchers, management, and other internal end-users and provideinterpretation of data when needed.

Develop and produce dashboards, key performance indicators, andother recognized metrics used to monitor and report organizationalperformance. Collect and analyze metric data.

Collect, manage, and clean datasets using an extraction andreporting programming language to ensure data integrity.

Research and reconcile data discrepancies occurring among variousinformation systems and reports.

Collaborate with data managers to define and implement datastandards and common data elements for data collection.

Assist with identifying new sources of data and methods to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting.

May test prototype software and participate in the approval andrelease process for new software.

One year of experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics,finance, statistics, or engineering.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Basic knowledge and demonstrated experience using and applyinganalytical software, database management system software, databasereporting software, database user interface and query software, and datamining software.

Ability to collect data using a variety of methods, such as datamining and hardcopy or electronic documentation study, to improve orexpand databases.

Strong listening, verbal, and written communicationskills.

Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-orientedenvironment; highly organized, flexible, and rigorous attention todetail.

Ability to use logic to calculate data; efficiently construct adatabase or scrutinize the form of a question.

Ability to work with data of varying levels of quality andvalidity.

Demonstrated ability to produce data in a clear andunderstandable manner meeting user requirements.

Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and externalcustomers.

• Pay Range $73,490-$137,182
• Pay Frequency Annually
• Fixed Term Y
• Stanford Schools and Units School of Medicine
• Full time or Part time Full Time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Job Category Information Analytics
• Posting Date 11/02/2026, 06:52 PM
• Grade G
• Job Identification 201607

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Benefits that support you, and your future

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

$6000+ annual tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transportation

Applies to regular full-time positions.

Notice to Applicants

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Stanford University provides job pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a particular job. The specific pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic work location, relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, years of relevant experience, depth and breadth of relevant experience, and performance; further including but not limited to other business and organization needs such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the university, school/ unit, department, as well as job reporting relationships.

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