Details

Open Date 06/19/2024

Requisition Number PRN38914B

Job Title Business Data Analyst

Working Title Business Data Analyst

Job Grade F

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00958 - DFPM-Administration

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 60000 to 85000, DOQ

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

The Business Data Analyst is part of the department Finance and Analytics Team reporting directly to the Business Intelligence Manager. The Data and Analytics Team is responsible for supporting financial, clinical, education, and research operations across the department. This position will work closely with stakeholders to support their data needs for various projects and programs. It is essential that this position is able to support the entirety of the analytical process, from asking questions to understand the requirements, developing and validating data, to presenting the final findings upon completion. This role requires possessing and developing the strong technical skills required to develop, review, validate, and analyze the data stakeholders need.

Candidates for this position should have excellent team work skills, a commitment to customer service, demonstrate strong internal motivation, willingness to learn, and possess excellent technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing reports and ensure that they continue running promptly and accurately.

• Create automations for existing reports and processes using Python.

• Support senior BI Manager in identifying new opportunities and conducting analysis.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data requirements and project goals.

• Conduct thorough data analysis to deliver meaningful information and recommendations.

• Develop, review, validate, and interpret complex datasets.

• Design and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to track key metrics and support decision-making.

• Create and document data workflows, processes, and methodologies.

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security.

• Communicate findings and present data-driven recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.

• Utilize various tools and software (e.g., SQL , Excel, Tableau, Python) to perform data extraction, transformation, and analysis.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two to four years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Strong preference will be given to candidates who have skills and experience with: SQL , Excel, Tableau, Python.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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