Senior Data Analyst - Military veterans preferred

Senior Data Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to join our team. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and usability of our data pipelines. You will work closely with data engineers and developers to evaluate datasets, test ETL processes, and work with business teams to identify opportunities to improve data quality and accelerate development cycles.

Job Summary

Evaluates business requirements and performs complex data integration and analysis utilizing highly advanced analytical methods while developing advanced and highly complex analytical and reporting tools. Coordinates data projects, provides technical support, and participates in funding development.

Essential Functions

• Analyze and validate complex datasets across multiple sources and systems.
• Test and monitor ETL pipelines to ensure performance, accuracy, reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with data engineering to troubleshoot and optimize data workflows.
• Develop and maintain data quality metrics and dashboards.
• Develop and maintain data quality frameworks, including automated checks and anomaly detection.
• Develop best practices in data analysis and ETL testing
• Identify data anomalies and root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Create and maintain documentation for data definitions, lineage, and transformation logic.
• Support strategic initiatives, ad hoc data requests and reporting needs from stakeholders with advanced data analysis and modeling.

Physical Effort

Light, Little physical effort. Duties are primarily Sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Data Analyst IV

Job Family: Information Technology

Job Sub Family: Analytics

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: M-F 8am-4:30pm

Work Arrangement: M-F 8am-4:30pm

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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