Northwestern University

Research Data Analyst Lead

Northwestern University$100K — $125K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 6 years of experience in data analysis or report writing.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
  • Experience with STATA for statistical programming.
  • Strong skills in critical thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage data management and analysis projects.
  • Consult with customers on data management and statistical analyses.
  • Collaborate with technical staff to align user needs with data solutions.
  • Design documentation for data management and analyses.
  • Create data tables, graphs, and reports for presentation.
  • Develop and test analytical reports and oversee statistical analysis processes.
  • Supervise team members and ensure project timelines are met.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Paid medical, sick and parental leave.
  • Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Generous retirement savings options.
  • Flexible work arrangements and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Department: IPR - Inst for Policy Res
Salary/Grade: EXS/11

Job Summary:

Leads data management and analysis team involved in querying, extracting, managing and analyzing multiple, complex datasets ensuring data integrity, quality, and timeliness of results. Oversees the deployment of reporting and analytical solutions. Serves on related committees and task forces

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning
  • Manages and plans for data/analysis requests and projects.
  • Provides consultation to customers on appropriate data management, methodological issues and statistical analyses.
  • Collaborates with technical staff explaining needs of functional users.
Administration
  • Designs and prepares documentation for data management and/or data analyses.
  • Performs descriptive analyses for clients.
  • Creates data tables and graphs.
  • Writes reports for presentation and publication.
  • Presents results at internal/external meetings.
Development
  • Manages research and analysis using several databases and/or data tables.
  • Determines appropriate sources of data based on requests.
  • Designs and writes programs for data entry, data editing, data management, periodic reporting, and quality control monitoring and statistical analyses.
  • Prepares and analyzes reports/data
  • Extracts required data.
  • Determines and coordinates the completion of statistical analyses using appropriate applications.
Performance
  • Develops and tests reports and analysis.
  • Identifies and work with data stewards to resolve data conflicts
Supervises
  • Provides work direction and/or supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc.
  • Recommends staff hires/terminations.
  • Coaches and mentors staff.
  • Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations
Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
  • 6 years data analysis/report writing or similar experience required.
Infrastructure
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)
  • Microsoft SharePoint
Programming Languages and Frameworks
  • Other: STATA
Analytical
  • critical thinking
  • data mining
  • data modeling
  • decision making
  • judgment
  • problem solving
Project
  • Code documentation
  • collaboration and teamwork
  • write proposals and project charters
Preferred Qualifications:
  • PhD in Education, Statistics, Economics or other relevant disciplines preferred.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $100,000-$125,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more .

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About Northwestern University

Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. It was founded in 1851 by nine men whose goal was to establish a university that would serve the Northwest Territory. Northwestern is a member of the Big Ten Conference and the Association of American Universities. Northwestern has 12 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools offering 124 undergraduate degrees and 145 graduate and professional degrees. Northwestern has a diverse student body with over 21,000 students from all 50 states and 100 countries. The university has a strong focus on research and has produced 19 Nobel laureates, as well as numerous Pulitzer Prize and MacArthur Fellowship winners.
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