Lead Data Analyst

Responsibilities

• Extract, process, and analyze data to produce rigorous, actionable insights and research.
• Drive the documentation of data, analytics, and research needs for complex projects using a student and equity-centered lens.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering to develop complex ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines.
• Build standard reports and advanced data visualizations that utilize storytelling to drive decision-making.
• Identify and solve complex data issues to ensure accuracy, completeness, and validity across university data assets.
• Translate user stories into technical requirements and manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication.
• Contribute to the development of data management platforms, including data dictionaries and catalogs.
• Mentor team members through constructive feedback and the sharing of technical and institutional knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
• 7 years of related experience in Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Advanced SQL proficiency, including complex queries, window functions, CTEs, and performance tuning.
• High proficiency in Tableau and Power BI for data visualization and trend analysis.
• Strong experience in data modeling (conceptual, logical, dimensional, star, and snowflake schemas).
• Knowledge of descriptive statistics, causal analysis, and forecasting methods (time series, regression).
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically advanced Excel.
• Experience working within Agile or Waterfall project management frameworks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare.
• Retirement savings plan and health savings account.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and flexible paid sick time.
• 11 paid holidays and up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
• Discounted WGU tuition and wellbeing programs.

About the Company

Western Governors University (WGU) is a leading accredited online university founded to make higher education more accessible through online, competency-based degree programs. WGU is committed to building a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals dedicated to helping students graduate and create a better tomorrow.