Job Description
This job posting is only open to current Arizona Board of Regents employees (Arizona State University, University of Arizona, or Northern Arizona University).
At Knowledge Enterprise Analytics we are seeking for a Business Intelligence Analyst Senior position to translate business needs and questions into technical solutions for large, system-wide projects; use Business Intelligence (BI) tools to create reports and query objects for executive level reporting; provide BI tools support to business users and colleagues; serve as the liaison between the business organization, leadership, and the BI technology team.
Working Environment
Standard Working Environment:
- Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.
- Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
- Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.
- Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.
Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a business, information technology or closely related field and four (4) years of experience in data modeling or database design using SQL or similar language, BI tool use and administration as well as user training/documentation development experience , OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Department Statement
For the eighth year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university’s culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all eight years the category has existed.
ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. To learn more about how Knowledge Enterprise is a place for your career to grow, visit https://research.asu.edu/about-us/careers.
ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations and a commitment to sustainability, innovation and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market.
Working at ASU has additional perks and OUTSTANDING benefits, which include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience as a Research Administrator (pre-award or post-award.)(3 years)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Proposal and Award process.
- Experience with Excel and Pivot Tables.
- Evidence of effective communication skills.
- Experience in working cooperatively and effectively with a variety of individuals.
- Evidence of problem resolution skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of SQL and relational and multidimensional designs.
ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
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Essential Duties
- Works in-office at least two days a week to attend meetings, provide additional context to completed analyses, and be available to leadership as needed.
- Receives report requests, evaluates requirements, and recommends existing or new solutions.
- Creates reports and data products.
- Assists customers and colleagues with information needs through understanding of data and metadata content.
- Oversees the monthly reporting and audit process.
- Oversees the ticketing system and responds to customer requests in a timely manner.
- Oversees and maintains sponsor and unit data within an enterprise research administration system.
- Identifies and assesses potential data sources needed.
- Elicits requirements using interviews, requirements meetings, surveys, document analysis, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, and workflow analysis.
- Assists with prototype creation and coordinates prototype reviews.
- Works with developers/architects to translate requirements into a technical solution.
- Assists with creating and delivering end-user training and documentation.
- Works closely with development teams on product design; makes recommendations to enhance support and usability.
- Validates data solutions meet requirements and service-level agreements.
- Participates in system administration functions including, but not limited to: data validation, duplicate resolution, system change requests and system integration/user acceptance testing to ensure ongoing integrity and security of data consistent with university policies and procedures.
- Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.
- Knowledge of higher education business processes and needs.
- Skill in translating business questions and requirements into reports, views and BI data products.
- Knowledge and understanding of Business Intelligence tool architectures, functions, and features.
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of developing queries for reporting and analysis.
- Problem-solve and metadata.
- Skill in communicating complex, conceptual and technical concepts to a variety of audiences both in writing and orally.
- Work both independently and in collaboration with a variety of individuals.
- Work effectively in an environment requiring balancing multiple competing deadlines and priorities.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and exhibit leadership skills to achieve results.
- Lead by example in communicating, participating, and encouraging support of the institution’s sustainability programs.
- Stimulate changes in individual, institutional and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.
Instructions to Apply
This job posting is only open to current Arizona Board of Regents employees (Arizona State University, University of Arizona, or Northern Arizona University).
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume and cover letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.