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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This position is funded for 3 year(s); continuation past 3 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Office for Research Information Systems (ORIS), a unit of the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research (OSVPR), seeks a Business Intelligence Specialist (BI Specialist) with a strong foundation in data science, statistical analysis, and advanced analytics to strategically design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions.

Supported solutions include Power BI applications and reports, datasets, web applications, and other products focused on process performance, predictive analytics, and strategic reporting within the research enterprise.

Responsibilities: The Business Intelligence Specialist will perform the following:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data and reporting needs and requirements and translate them into engaging data stories, including requirements and intended deliverables.
• Apply statistical methods and data science techniques to analyze operational and strategic data, identify trends, and answer critical business questions related to research performance, compliance, and KPIs.
• Extract and transform data from multiple sources to create efficient data models ready for reporting purposes.
• Develop visually appealing and effective data visualizations, dashboards, and infographics, to convey complex data in a clear and understandable manner.
• Work closely with ORIS developers, database administrators, business analysts, and other teams at Penn State to source data for designing visualizations while ensuring the accuracy of data used. 
• Create interactive dashboards that allow end-users to explore data and gain insights through filtering, drill-down, and other interactive features.
• Conduct ad hoc statistical analysis and reporting to support data-informed decisions.

Candidates with an understanding of the research lifecycle, research administration, or research compliance, and experience working with operational/financial data are preferred.

The successful candidate will be a champion for data integrity and user experience design and must be able to communicate data analyses and visualizations effectively to executives and non-technical stakeholders.

They should have foundational knowledge of data management processes and techniques and a portfolio of well-designed data visualizations.

This is a technical role and therefore, experience and comfort with data modeling and visualization are critical. Preferential experience in predictive analytic models and other programming languages, such as R and Python. Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI or similar tools, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools (PowerApps, PowerQuery) as well as the ability to write SQL queries, is preferred but not required. Experience working in a higher ed environment is a plus.

Work Arrangement: This position is eligible to work remotely within the US. Standard work times will be in EST.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

 

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700.00 - $115,100.00.

 

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

 

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