Senior Strategic Data Analyst

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Florida is seeking a Senior Strategic Data Analyst to transform raw data into actionable insights for the Muma College of Business. You will design data architecture, develop predictive analytics, and build enterprise dashboards to monitor KPIs on student success and system performance.

You'll lead cross-functional data projects, ensure data integrity and security, and present findings to executive leaders, translating complex analytics into clear business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.
• Five years of experience in data management, business intelligence, or institutional research.
• Expert-level proficiency in writing complete, advanced SQL queries from scratch.
• Production-level dashboards in Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Experience collaborating with multi-level institutional stakeholders.
• Experience using predictive analytics tools or statistical programming (Python, R).

Responsibilities

• Build, publish, and maintain interactive enterprise-level visualization dashboards.
• Translate complex institutional data into clean, understandable visual narratives.
• Provide leadership and stakeholders with real-time access to strategic data.
• Establish automated workflows for continuous dashboard data updates.
• Write, optimize, and maintain complex, end-to-end SQL queries.
• Extract data from student, human resources, and financial information systems.
• Blend cross-functional data to uncover institutional correlations and efficiencies.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and security across all query models.
• Develop predictive models to anticipate performance outcomes and trends.
• Identify potential shortfalls in state and institutional metrics well in advance.
• Recommend data-driven, proactive interventions to ensure college success.
• Conduct scenario modeling to assess the impact of proposed policy changes.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the Florida State University System PBF model and Preeminent metrics.
• Monitor critical undergraduate and graduate student success and retention metrics.
• Present complex analytical findings clearly to executive leadership and board members.
• Document data definitions, query logic, and dashboard methodologies thoroughly.
• Partner with institutional constituents at all levels and facilitate discovery sessions.
• Adapt communication style to collaborate with both technical IT staff and non-technical leaders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor across departments to promote data-informed decision-making.

Skills

SQL

Dashboard design

Stakeholder collaboration

Python/R

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics / CS / Statistics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Strategic Data Analyst drives institutional success by transforming raw data into actionable strategic insights. This role designs complex data architecture, develops predictive analytics, and builds enterprise-level dashboards. The primary focus is providing the Muma College of Business with necessary data and monitoring and forecasting key performance indicators (KPIs) related to student success and Florida State University System performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Strategic Plan KPI Dashboards and Analytics Development

• Build, publish, and maintain interactive enterprise-level visualization dashboards.
• Translate complex institutional data into clean, understandable visual narratives.
• Provide leadership and stakeholders with real-time access to strategic data.
• Establish automated workflows for continuous dashboard data updates.

Advanced Data Extraction and Querying

• Write, optimize, and maintain complex, end-to-end SQL queries.
• Extract data from student, human resources, and financial information systems.
• Blend cross-functional data to uncover institutional correlations and efficiencies.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and security across all query models.

Predictive Modeling and Strategic Forecasting

• Develop predictive models to anticipate performance outcomes and trends.
• Identify potential shortfalls in state and institutional metrics well in advance.
• Recommend data-driven, proactive interventions to ensure college success.
• Conduct scenario modeling to assess the impact of proposed policy changes.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the Florida State University System Performance-Based Funding (PBF) model and Preeminent metrics.
• Monitor critical undergraduate and graduate student success and retention metrics.
• Present complex analytical findings clearly to executive leadership and board members.
• Document data definitions, query logic, and dashboard methodologies thoroughly.

Cross-Level University and MCOB Constituent Engagement and Collaboration

• Partner with institutional constituents at all levels, including executive leadership, faculty, and administrative staff.
• Facilitate discovery sessions with diverse stakeholders to capture business requirements.
• Adapt communication style to effectively collaborate with both highly technical IT staff and non-technical academic leaders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor across departments to promote a culture of data-informed decision-making.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in data management, business intelligence, or institutional research.
• Expert-level proficiency in writing complete, advanced SQL queries from scratch.
• Proven experience building production-level dashboards in Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated experience successfully collaborating with multi-level institutional stakeholders.
• Experience utilizing predictive analytics tools or statistical programming (Python, R).

Preferred Experience

• Master's Degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in data management, business intelligence, or institutional research.
• Prior experience working within the Florida State University System.
• Deep familiarity with Banner and OracleHR, or equivalent higher education ERP systems.

This is not a visa supporting position.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

About Us

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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

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The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.