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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Research Data & Systems Analyst / Data Resource Analyst - **Company:** Michigan State University - **Location:** East Lansing, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Document Management Systems, IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, Microsoft Office, Oracle (Applications), Power BI, Sharepoint Document Library, Microsoft SharePoint, Tableau (Software), Web Applications, Microsoft Power Automate, Web Content, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Powerapps - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2d92cb6e9bc3424f ## About the Role Do you have experience in Statistics?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work, such as a Master's in information technology, management, business administration, data analytics, or related discipline; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research design, statistical methods and knowledge of computer hardware and software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience., * Proficiency in Microsoft tools, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate). + Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Cognos, or Tableau. + Knowledge of SQL querying in Oracle or Microsoft environments. + Ability to develop and run queries from various data sources and analyze data. + Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams. + Demonstrated success in bridging business needs with technical solutions. * Experience in higher education or research administration. * Familiarity with research data (proposals, awards, expenditures, financial reporting). * Experience combining internal and external data sets to create a single source of truth. * Understanding of analytics, data in higher education, and business analysis. * Experience supporting intranet platforms and web-based tools. * Proven resourcefulness and ability to anticipate needs and solve problems independently. ## Description The Research Data & Systems Analyst supports the Henry Ford + Michigan State University Health Sciences Partnership by managing research data systems, reporting, and digital tools that enable collaboration, reporting, and making business decisions. This role is essential to building and sustaining the data infrastructure needed for long-term research and operational success. The successful candidate will have strong technical, data, analytics, document management, and project management skills to lead, coordinate, implement, and support data reporting and visualization solutions, and the HFH+MSU Partnership intranet. Key Responsibilities * Research Collaboration Report Maintenance * Manage monthly refresh and maintenance of the Research Collaboration Report tracking awards, proposals, and expenditures across Henry Ford and MSU. * Integrate Excel-based data with MSU's Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) for future scalability. * Ensure consistent data definitions, filters, and queries across all reporting outputs. * Partner with financial reporting teams to track and integrate award data. * Collaborate with data analysts and research administrators to ensure consistent data practices. * Enhance report accuracy and clarity by identifying and implementing improvements. * Cancer Center Data Architecture and Maintenance * Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement foundational data architecture for Cancer Center reporting. * Develop and maintain data tables required for Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) submissions. * Resolve system limitations and adapt to evolving data needs, including ROI tracking (e.g., publications, NIH grants, collaborations). * Intranet and Systems Support * Maintain and update intranet content in collaboration with subject matter experts. * Support current and future tools and applications, including decision tools for end users. * Provide technical assistance for web content updates, form development, and document library management. * Administration and Operational Reporting * Integrate data from multiple sources to support strategic planning and operational decisions. * Recommend and/or implement technology solutions to support automation of work processes. * Translate leadership questions into actionable data tasks, reporting solutions, and dashboards. * Other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [The What, Why, Who and How of accessibility on the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/403-the-what-why-who-and-how-of-accessibility-on-the-web) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [How to scrape modern websites to feed AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1446-how-to-scrape-modern-websites-to-feed-ai-agents) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [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 Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)