Senior Data Analyst

University Analytics & Institutional Research (UAIR) is seeking a Senior Institutional Analyst to support enterprise level analysis, interpretation, and reporting for the University of Arizona. This role serves as a key contributor in translating complex institutional data into accurate, context aware insights that inform leadership decisionmaking, planning, and external reporting.

Reporting within a central analytics unit, the Senior Analyst moves beyond routine production work to take ownership of analytical interpretation, narrative framing, and judgment in complex or ambiguous contexts. This position works closely with other Analysts, BI Developers, Data Engineers, and Institutional Partners to ensure analytical outputs are meaningful, coherent, and aligned with institutional context and priorities.

This position is eligible for remote work within the state of Arizona.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Own Analytical Interpretation and Insightful Storytelling

• Analyze complex institutional datasets across student, administrative, and operational domains; interpret results within appropriate institutional context; and translate findings into clear, decision relevant narratives for leadership.
• This includes explaining trends, drivers, assumptions, caveats, and implications to support informed planning and decisionmaking.

Support Executive Level Internal and External Reporting

• Contribute to high visibility internal and external reporting (e.g., leadership briefings, accountability metrics, mandated reporting) by ensuring analytical accuracy, interpretive consistency, and appropriate contextual framing for executive and public audiences.

Develop and Refine High Quality Analytical Products

• Collaborate with other Analyst, BI developers, data engineers, and technical partners to design, refine, and validate dashboards, reports, and visualizations that prioritize insight, interpretability, and institutional usefulness.

Exercise Professional Judgment in Complex or Ambiguous Analytical Scenarios

• Apply sound judgment when data is incomplete, conflicting, or evolving; surface risks, sensitivities, limitations, and uncertainties; and support responsible institutional use of data in high impact contexts.

Collaborate and Mentor within UAIR

• Serve as a thought partner to junior analysts by contributing to shared analytical standards, documentation, and data literacy efforts.
• Collaborating closely with senior and principal analysts to strengthen the unit's collective analytical capability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex analytical results and communicate insights clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences, including senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of how institutional context, definitions, and data limitations affect analytical interpretation.
• Proficiency with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Oracle Analytics).
• Solid SQL skills and experience working with large, multisource relational datasets.
• Skills in utilizing professional judgment, discretion, and care when working with sensitive or highimpact institutional data.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with technical teams and institutional stakeholders.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience working with higher education data and reporting contexts.
• Experience supporting leadership decision making through analytical interpretation and storytelling.
• Experience framing data into narratives that support decision making rather than simply producing outputs.
• Prior experience mentoring analysts or contributing to shared analytical practices.
• Demonstrated success in designing and delivering advanced data analyses and dashboards that support strategic decision-making, particularly within large, complex organizations.
• Deep understanding of business processes and data systems in higher education, including familiarity with institutional reporting, compliance requirements, and ERP systems.