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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Office of Physical Plant (OPP) at Penn State is seeking a Business Intelligence Specialist to lead and advance business intelligence systems that inform strategic decision-making and operational excellence across one of the University’s largest and most complex organizations.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Programs, this position partners closely with leaders across OPP (including the Director of Operational Technology) to design, implement, and sustain a comprehensive business intelligence framework that leverages data to improve performance, resource allocation, and service delivery.

As a member of the OPP team, the successful candidate will embody Penn State’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, and actively contribute to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees thrive.

The location of this position is hybrid and can operate in a hybrid model of both in-person and remote. Standard working hours are in the Eastern Time Zone. Candidates must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of business intelligence (BI) systems, dashboards, and performance metrics to support OPP’s strategic and operational goals.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and data requirements aligned with OPP’s mission, strategic plan, and University initiatives.

• Integrate and maintain data connections to OPP and University enterprise systems, including Maximo, Trimble Unity Construct, LionSpace FIS, and Workday.

• Develop and maintain data models, reporting frameworks, and visualization tools using Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, and Smartsheet.

• Conduct statistical analysis, forecasting, and scenario modeling to support budget planning, operational optimization, and long-term capital planning.

• Design and publish standard and ad hoc reports for leadership and key stakeholders across Finance & Business and the Commonwealth Campuses.

• Develop and document business process maps, ensuring data integrity and consistency across systems.

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