Research Data Systems & Analytics Specialist

University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg (MS); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg is seeking a Research Information Systems & Analytics Specialist to develop and maintain data systems, dashboards, reports, and analytic tools that improve research administration, compliance, and strategic decision-making.

The role integrates data from institutional systems such as PeopleSoft and Cayuse, and builds accessible reporting using Power BI and related technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience with complex data systems or enterprise software.
• Knowledge of data management, BI, reporting methodologies, and information systems.
• Advanced skill in developing dashboards, reports, data visualizations, metrics, and decision-support tools using Power BI or comparable platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, integrates, and validates research administration data from enterprise platforms to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.
• Develops dashboards, reports, analytics, metrics, and decision-support tools for sponsored programs and institutional performance.
• Supports research security and compliance activities with data resources, workflows, and reporting processes.
• Designs and improves workflows, databases, and technology-enabled solutions to strengthen data governance and reporting capabilities.
• Serves as a BI and data visualization resource, providing user support, training, and documentation.

Skills

Data management

Power BI

SQL

Data visualization

Dashboards

Analytics

Reporting

Data integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PeopleSoft

Cayuse

Power BI

SQL

Job description

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg is seeking a Research Information Systems & Analytics Specialist to develop and maintain data systems, dashboards, reports, and analytic tools that improve research administration, compliance, and strategic decision-making.

The role integrates data from institutional systems such as PeopleSoft and Cayuse, and builds accessible reporting using Power BI and related technologies.