Business Data Analyst II
Business Data Analyst II
- 514764
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Staff
Title: Business Data Analyst II
Employee Classification: Business Data Analyst II
Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration
Division: SYS-Human Resources
SubDivision-Department: SYS-Human Resources
Department: SYS-Human Resources-910600
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
The UNT System Human Resources Department is one department made of a team of teams that supports various constituencies and component institutions within our UNT System Enterprise while working together to achieve the vision of becoming an enterprise that is values-driven and customer-focused with an emphasis on excellence, curiosity, and innovation. There are exciting things on the horizon, and we are looking for experienced and innovative HR professionals to join our journey.
Position Overview
A Business Data Analyst is responsible for creating reports, visualizations, dashboards, and metrics that provide business insight and aid business decision-making. The analyst uses querying languages like SQL, scripting languages like R or Python, and other tools like Power BI Desktop, Power BI Report Builder, SAS, Oracle & Microsoft SQL Server database clients, Tableau or Excel to produce reports and perform meaningful quantitative or qualitative analyses addressing impactful business issues or questions. The analyst also combines these reports with subject-matter expertise to deliver coherent, insightful takeaways and advice. The analyst collaborates with project stakeholders to better understand valuable objectives and KPIs and to design relevant reports and dashboards.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and one year of professional experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to analyze data, including numerical detail, identify patterns or trends, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to present various data in clear concise forms to a variety of audiences.
Basic working knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, legal statutes, and analysis and reporting of financial data.
Proficiency in querying languages like SQL and scripting languages like R or Python.
Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools like Tableau or Excel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate complex data and concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail and quality.
Preferred Qualifications
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
- Create and maintain reports, visualizations, dashboards, and metrics that provide business insight and support decision-making.
- Build and develop SQL and functions to help locate data from the EIS systems.
- Manages ad-hoc reports and projects as assigned.
- Experience with Data Warehousing, ETLs, De-normalization, and tuning techniques.
- Use querying languages like SQL, scripting languages like R or Python, and other tools like Tableau or Excel to manipulate, analyze, and present data.
- Perform quantitative or qualitative analyses to address business issues or questions and provide actionable recommendations.
- Apply subject-matter expertise and business acumen to interpret and communicate the results of the analyses.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand their objectives and KPIs and to design relevant reports and dashboards.
- Ensure data quality and accuracy in the reports and dashboards.
- Document the data sources, methodologies, and assumptions used in the reports and dashboards.
- Demonstrating business awareness, critical analysis, and integration of information as well as the ability to develop action-oriented plans.
- Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in business intelligence and data analysis.
Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Generally, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.