Data Analyst, Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence

About IALR
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research, advanced learning, economic development, advanced manufacturing, and conference services. Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. WE discover breakthroughs, create opportunity, grow innovation, power progress, and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in preserving and delivering this mission daily.

About the Role
The Data Analyst for the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM COE) at the Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA) plays a critical role in collecting, analyzing, and transforming manufacturing-related data into actionable insights that support innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic decision-making. This position ensures the integrity, accuracy, and usability of operational and performance data, serving as a vital resource across CMA’s technical, training, and industry engagement initiatives.

Working closely with engineering, technical training, operations, and leadership teams, the Data Analyst will develop data solutions that optimize internal processes, monitor performance, support client projects, and provide impactful reporting and visualizations aligned with the Center of Excellence’s mission to advance manufacturing technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Perform data analysis to support CMA initiatives, evaluate project outcomes, and drive continuous improvement efforts.
  • Translate data findings into actionable insights through reports, dashboards, and visualizations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Analyze manufacturing process data, training outcomes, and partner engagement metrics to support grant reporting, operational efficiency, and performance tracking.
• Data Management & Preparation
  • Collect, clean, and prepare structured and unstructured data from multiple sources to ensure quality, relevance, and consistency.
  • Maintain and optimize data systems and processes for capturing performance indicators related to advanced manufacturing operations and workforce programs.
• Visualization & Communication
  • Develop visual tools (e.g., dashboards, charts, infographics) to communicate trends and insights to internal teams, external stakeholders, and funding partners.
  • Present complex data in a clear and compelling way that supports the goals of the CMA and AM COE.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external data requests.
  • Collaborate with CMA program leads, engineers, instructional staff, and administrative teams to understand data needs and recommend solutions.
  • Support CMA leadership by providing data-backed recommendations to inform business development, strategic planning, and grant initiatives.
• Technology & System Integration
  • Support system design and collaborate with data engineers and IT staff to ensure systems support data collection and reporting needs.