Analytics Engineer - Remote and Hybrid Opportunities Available
University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Engineering
Posted on April 10, 2024
Hiring Department
eLearning
Job Description
The Solutions and Analytics Team within Missouri Online delivers scalable, high-performing analytic dashboards, reports, and insights to stakeholders across the four campus UM System. We are seeking an analytics engineer to help clean, curate and refine data from a variety of higher education sources. The ideal candidate will work closely with data analysts to ascertain the data elements, formats and structure needed for analysis.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
- Engaged
- Autonomous and collaborative
- Motivated
- Flexible
- Persistent
- Willing to learn
- Dependable
Produce curated/refined data sets suitable for analysis. This process will involve cleaning, filtering, aggregating, and transforming raw data using SQL and/or Python.
SQL Expertise: Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and transform data from various databases and sources. GCP BigQuery knowledge is a plus, but not required.
Data Validation: Utilize data validation processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve data discrepancies and anomalies.
Documentation: Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation of SQL queries, data lineage, data validation processes, and data analysis methodologies.
Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry best practices, tools, and emerging technologies related to data management. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement.
Shift
Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM CST
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 4+ years work experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent SQL skills
Passion for creating high-quality datasets suitable for analysis
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Experience working in Higher Education and/or working with Higher Education datasets
Python (or similar) experience
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g PowerBI)
Knowledge of data controls and applicable regulatory/legal requirements (HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, FTC, PCI, etc.) in protecting confidential and/or sensitive data.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 per year
Grade: GGS-011
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
Resume and Cover Letter
Other Information
This recruitment is managed by the Office of Human Resources at the Columbia Campus. For application questions please contact OHR at 573-882-7976.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
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