Penn State University · 13 hours ago
Business Intelligence Specialist - ORIS
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$77K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expThe Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Business Intelligence Specialist to join the Office for Research Information Systems (ORIS). The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions, utilizing data science and statistical analysis to support research performance and strategic reporting.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data and reporting needs and requirements and translate them into engaging data stories, including requirements and intended deliverables
Apply statistical methods and data science techniques to analyze operational and strategic data, identify trends, and answer critical business questions related to research performance, compliance, and KPIs
Extract and transform data from multiple sources to create efficient data models ready for reporting purposes
Develop visually appealing and effective data visualizations, dashboards, and infographics, to convey complex data in a clear and understandable manner
Work closely with ORIS developers, database administrators, business analysts, and other teams at Penn State to source data for designing visualizations while ensuring the accuracy of data used
Create interactive dashboards that allow end-users to explore data and gain insights through filtering, drill-down, and other interactive features
Conduct ad hoc statistical analysis and reporting to support data-informed decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Strong foundation in data science, statistical analysis, and advanced analytics
Experience and comfort with data modeling and visualization
Ability to communicate data analyses and visualizations effectively to executives and non-technical stakeholders
Foundational knowledge of data management processes and techniques
Portfolio of well-designed data visualizations
Ability to extract and transform data from multiple sources to create efficient data models ready for reporting purposes
Ability to develop visually appealing and effective data visualizations, dashboards, and infographics
Ability to create interactive dashboards that allow end-users to explore data and gain insights through filtering, drill-down, and other interactive features
Ability to conduct ad hoc statistical analysis and reporting to support data-informed decisions
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data and reporting needs and requirements and translate them into engaging data stories
Preferred
Understanding of the research lifecycle, research administration, or research compliance
Experience working with operational/financial data
Preferential experience in predictive analytic models and other programming languages, such as R and Python
Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI or similar tools, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools (PowerApps, PowerQuery)
Ability to write SQL queries
Experience working in a higher ed environment
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
Penn State University
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10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hamza Jamjoom
Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council
Kara Pytko
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