Senior Data Analyst — Data Storyteller for Education Impact

Western Governors University; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted tuition

Job summary

Western Governors University is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to extract, process, and report data, delivering rigorous insights to cross-functional teams. You will build dashboards, engage with stakeholders, and translate requirements into actionable data products.

The role emphasizes data storytelling, collaboration with Data Engineering, and improving data quality across the university. A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced SQL proficiency with complex queries and performance tuning.
• Experience using BI tools to build data visualizations and reports.
• Understanding of dimensional models, star/snowflake schemas, and data warehousing concepts.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and overall MS Office.
• Familiarity with SDLC, Agile, or Waterfall project management.

Responsibilities

• Document analytics needs for complex cross-functional projects with a student-centered lens.
• Translate user stories into technical data requirements and specifications.
• Develop data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data quality checks.
• Create and maintain data dictionaries, catalogs, and documentation.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Data modeling

Excel

MS Office

Flowchart tools

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Visio

Lucidchart

Miro

Job description

Western Governors University is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to extract, process, and report data, delivering rigorous insights to cross-functional teams. You will build dashboards, engage with stakeholders, and translate requirements into actionable data products.

The role emphasizes data storytelling, collaboration with Data Engineering, and improving data quality across the university. A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience are expected.