> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2648841-production-support-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2648841-production-support-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Production Support Analyst - **Company:** Stanford University - **Location:** Stanford, CA, United States - **Salary:** $85,926.0 - $104,477.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Databases, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Mining, Human-Computer Interaction, Application Data, Manual Data Entry, Electronic Filing System, People Soft, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=326f1ad5abccc29d ## About the Role Bachelor's degree. Minimum Experience: One year of experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics, or engineering. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : * Basic knowledge and demonstrated experience using and applying analytical software, database management system software, database reporting software, database user interface and query software, and data mining software. * Ability to collect data using a variety of methods, such as data mining and hardcopy or electronic documentation study, to improve or expand databases. * Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills. * Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment; highly organized, flexible, and rigorous attention to detail. * Ability to use logic to calculate data; efficiently construct a database or scrutinize the form of a question. * Ability to work with data of varying levels of quality and validity. * Demonstrated ability to produce data in a clear and understandable manner meeting user requirements. * Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external customers. ## Description * Compiling and producing data using Slate, Excel and Word for use by admission staff. * Assisting with maintaining data for the lifecycle of an application in Slate and PeopleSoft. * Performing quality assurance checks and correction of various data points, including grade point averages and high school information. * Using Configurable Joins queries and reports in Slate to build quality assurance and productivity queries for the Operations team. * As the primary user of the school database, overseeing and executing the school data process and confirming that every school has a unique identifier in Slate and every applicant has a School #1 in both Slate and PeopleSoft. * Investigating questions and implementing ideas for preventing any noticeable trends in data discrepancies. * Working closely with the Operations Analyst and Operations Manager to identify gaps in PeopleSoft data and working to close them by planning any additional data that should also be stored in PeopleSoft. * Assisting with the mapping of prospect and application data in Slate. * Testing admission-related processes when there are new patches for PeopleSoft. * Learning and testing AI tools to speed manual data entry or QA processes. Core Duties : * Identify and select usable data from subtle and complex data patterns. Assess and produce relevant, standard, or custom information (reports, charts, graphs, and tables) from structured data sources by querying data repositories and generating the associated information. * Utilize fundamental processes and methods to validate data to ensure high quality product. Distribute reports to applicable agencies, researchers, management, and other internal end-users and provide interpretation of data when needed. * Develop and produce dashboards, key performance indicators, and other recognized metrics used to monitor and report organizational performance. Collect and analyze metric data. * Collect, manage, and clean datasets using an extraction and reporting programming language to ensure data integrity. * Research and reconcile data discrepancies occurring among various information systems and reports. * Collaborate with data managers to define and implement data standards and common data elements for data collection. * Assist with identifying new sources of data and methods to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting. * May test prototype software and participate in the approval and release process for new software. ## Related Videos - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [The Chief Joy Officer and Decoding Motivation@Work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1501-the-chief-joy-officer-and-decoding-motivation-work) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Building Organizations That Can Actually Adapt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100316-building-organizations-that-can-actually-adapt) - [Data Mining Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/802-data-mining-accessibility) ## Related Articles - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria)