Analytics Architect

Analytics Architects use critical thinking skills and exercise their judgment to discover the patterns and information found in vast amounts of data using analytics predictive models and machine learning. The incumbent makes sense of these patterns and signals to help the university make better decisions which will lead to better service for our students, faculty, community partners, and staff. An effective analytics architect will also be adept at providing an explanatory narrative that a non-expert can follow and understand.

Responsible for supporting the University’s data and analytic needs across multiple sources of data. Designs, develops, analyses, and supports the creation of information products in alignment with functional and technical system requirements. Develops programming code and scripting using appropriate language and tools to provide problem resolutions and new functionality in complex analytical systems.

Responsible for reviewing and capturing business requirements needed for a new design, development, and maintenance of analytical models, and process modifications, and performing the technical development based on these requirements. Will also provide recommendations and narratives explaining the value of the models.

Responsible for conducting testing scenarios to ensure the integrity of analytical products and processes and validation of all applications, Provides recommendations for enhancements to existing systems.

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of system specifications and documented requirements pertaining to analytical products, models, and processes.

Performs duties in compliance with ITS policies, guidelines, and processes pertaining to support requests, work orders, project management, change management, and incident management. Appropriately utilizes associated tools in accordance with ITS standards.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or other appropriate degree and three years’ experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and seven years of experience. (Note: or an equivalent combination of education and experience.), Prior experience with Microsoft Power BI or similar visualization tool and Snowflake. Practical experience with SQL including CTEs and ranking/partition functions.

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Who is an ideal candidate for this position?

Someone who enjoys dealing directly with stakeholders to capture requirements and collaborating with colleagues., This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

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