Senior IAR Data Analyst: Transform Data into Strategy

WGU

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Paid time off

Job summary

Western Governors University in Salt Lake City is seeking a senior Lead IAR Data Analyst to transform complex data into actionable insights that drive university decisions. You will partner with leaders across Institutional Analytics & Research, Data Engineering, Product Management, and Finance to answer critical business questions and tell data stories that influence strategy.

The role requires deep analytical expertise, autonomy, and the ability to mentor peers while elevating team

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
7+ years in Data Analysis, BI, Data Science, Statistics, or related fields.
Strong SQL, BI visualization, data modeling, and statistics expertise.

Responsibilities

Lead analytics and research initiatives translating user needs into technical requirements.
Answer complex questions with advanced analysis, forecasting, and statistical techniques.
Investigate data quality issues and collaborate with Data Engineering to improve data quality.
Develop ETL/ELT processes and data standards with analytics partners.
Translate data into narratives, dashboards, and executive-ready reports.
Help establish data visualization standards and best practices.
Mentor peers and share knowledge to elevate team capabilities.