Senior AI-Driven Enterprise Analytics Platform Engineer

Airweb; California; On-site; USD 99,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Chico in Northern California seeks an Enterprise Analytics Platform Engineer to lead the University’s enterprise analytics ecosystem and drive data initiatives.

You will design and implement data platforms, develop trusted data products, dashboards, and AI-enabled analytics, and enable self-service reporting for faculty, staff, and leadership, in collaboration with Information Technology and analytic stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience; an advanced degree may substitute for the experience.
• Five years of relevant experience; advanced degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University's enterprise analytics ecosystem and data products.
• Design, implement, and operationalize enterprise analytics using modern cloud analytics technologies.
• Develop trusted data products, enterprise semantic models, dashboards, and AI-enabled analytics solutions.
• Collaborate across IT and campus stakeholders to advance data governance, analytics maturity, and responsible AI.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

AI in BI

Data governance

Semantic models

Data products

Executive analytics

Higher education experience

Analytics transformations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Amazon QuickSight

Power BI

Azure

Job description

Additional Information:

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, may require that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 09/30/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)


To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/9838863

California State University, Chico employs only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. California State University, Chico is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act employer. An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico can be obtained by contacting the California State University Police Department [phone] or by accessing the following web site: http://www.csuchico.edu/up/

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Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology, Research

Job Duties

Enterprise Analytics Platform Engineer (Data Analytics Developer IV)


Job No: 562137
Work Type: Staff
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology, Research

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Working primarily independently with minimal supervision of the Senior Director of Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics, the Enterprise Analytics Platform Engineer serves as the University's technical and strategic lead for enterprise analytics, data products, and AI-enabled decision support.

This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and operationalizing Chico State's enterprise analytics ecosystem through the University's Unified Data Platform and modern cloud analytics technologies, including Microsoft Fabric, Amazon Quick, and other enterprise analytics platforms.

The incumbent develops trusted data products, enterprise semantic models, dashboards, AI-enabled analytics solutions, and self-service reporting capabilities that empower faculty, staff, administrators, and executive leadership to make timely, informed decisions.

Working collaboratively across the Division of Information Technology and campus stakeholders, the Enterprise Analytics Platform Engineer advances institutional data governance, analytics maturity, responsible AI adoption, and enterprise reporting capabilities that support the University's strategic priorities, student success, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Job Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
AND
Five years of relevant experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
- Master's degree in a related discipline.
- Experience implementing Microsoft Fabric.
- Experience administering Amazon Quick Sight.
- Experience developing Power BI enterprise environments.
- Experience with Azure cloud services.
- Experience developing semantic models.
- Experience implementing enterprise data governance.
- Experience building data products.
- Experience supporting executive analytics.
- Experience applying AI and machine learning within business intelligence environments.
- Experience in higher education or public sector organizations.
- Experience leading enterprise analytics transformations.

Institution Description

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, "Today Decides Tomorrow," is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at https://www.csuchico.edu/clery/annual-security-report.shtml.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm

CSU Classification Salary Range: $98,772 (Step 1) - $143,880 (Step 20) per year.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Institution: California State University, Chico

Reports To: Senior Director, Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics

Staff # Reporting to Position: 1

Reports In Office: Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics

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