Senior Data Analyst

Job Title

Senior Data Analyst

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Division Of Technology And Distance Education

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,583.33 monthly

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Senior Data Analyst, under general supervision, provides overall direction and management for the gathering, compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting of data. Designs data modeling/analysis services to mine systems and applications, builds, deploys and maintains data support tools, metadata inventories and definitions for database file/table creation.

The successful candidate must be able to perform the duties of this position primarily on-site/on campus.

The expected salary for this position is $55,000.00-$57,000.00 annually.

The expected hire date for this position is 10/15/2025

The successful candidate must be eligible for employment in the U.S. at the time of hire.  No sponsorship of employment visas is authorized for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects, analyzes, interprets, and visualizes quantitative and qualitative data using accepted statistical and research methods.
• Designs, develops, and maintains data models, reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support decision-making across the university.
• Writes, tests, and optimizes SQL queries and other data extraction methods for complex reporting needs.
• Develops and maintains databases and spreadsheets for specialized projects; ensures accuracy, consistency, and data quality.
• Identifies data integrity issues, performs root cause analysis, and implements corrective measures.
• Documents methodologies, code, and results to ensure reproducibility and transparency.
• Responds to ad-hoc requests for information and prepares reports in multiple formats tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Provides training, guidance, and technical support to faculty, staff, and administrators on data systems, tools, and best practices.
• Serves as a liaison between institutional stakeholders and IT/data teams to clarify data requirements and ensure effective use of information resources.
• Prepares, maintains, and presents historical and comparative datasets, ensuring alignment with institutional and regulatory reporting requirements.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:,

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in data collection and analysis and using data management information systems.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, MIS, or related field.
• Experience with business intelligence software, Business Objects and/or Power BI.
• Five or more years’ experience scripting SQL or similar programming background.
• Knowledge in institutional research and faculty/student data.
• Previous experience with higher education and ERP software systems such as Banner or PeopleSoft.

Other Requirements

• Experience using tools, like Git, Teams, etc. for version control and collaboration with other team members.
• Experience using cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Experience working with Student Information Systems (SIS), SQL, and data visualization tools.
• Ability to write moderate to complex queries in SQL or WebFOCUS programming language.
• Ability to run, analyze, and extract data using statistical analysis tools like SPSS, SAS, STATA, Python, or similar software
• Ability to analyze, extract, and present insights from large datasets.
• Solid understanding of database design, data management systems, and data warehouse/data mart concepts.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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