Research Systems & Data Analyst

Old Dominion University; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University is seeking a Research Systems & Data Analyst to independently develop and maintain data solutions, reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to support Sponsored Programs operations and strategic decision-making.

The role requires querying and analyzing research funding and financial data, transforming data into actionable insights, and collaborating with university stakeholders to promote data quality and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis, reporting, data management, SQL, and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SQL-based reports, dashboards, and analytical tools for research administration.
• Query and analyze research funding, proposals, awards, and financial data to support decision-making.
• Evaluate data needs, resolve reporting issues, and recommend operational solutions independently.
• Collaborate with Research Foundation staff and University stakeholders to ensure data quality and consistency.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Relational databases

BI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Old Dominion University is hiring a Research Systems & Data Analyst. The role involves independently developing and maintaining data solutions, reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to support Sponsored Programs operations and strategic decision-making. The position requires querying and analyzing research funding and financial data, transforming data into actionable insights, and collaborating with university stakeholders to promote data quality and process improvements.

Highlights

• Develop and maintain SQL-based reports, dashboards, and analytical tools for research administration.
• Query and analyze research funding, proposals, awards, and financial data to support decision-making.
• Evaluate data needs, resolve reporting issues, and recommend operational solutions independently.
• Collaborate with Research Foundation staff and University stakeholders to ensure data quality and consistency.
• Working knowledge of data analysis, reporting, data management, SQL, and relational databases required.
• Basic proficiency with business intelligence and data visualization tools; experience with Tableau or Power BI preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with sponsored programs, research administration, or higher education research data is preferred.
• Understand and use research data sources such as NSF HERD, NIH RePORTER, IPEDS, or similar datasets.
• Full-time position with expectation to complete a criminal background check.