Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Data Analyst II to support its data products. The role owns assigned data products, leads requirements gathering and analytical delivery, develops dashboards and data models, defines data quality rules, and partners with engineering and governance teams. The analyst also mentors junior staff, supports proof-of-concept work, and trains business users on data products and literacy.
Responsibilities
- Designs and executes complex diagnostic and trend analyses across multiple systems and data sources
- Owns dashboard and report development for assigned products; manage release cycles and documentation
- Develops analytical logic and data models in close partnership with data engineers
- Leads proof-of-concept (POC) work to evaluate new analytical approaches, tools, or platforms
- Identifies and implements opportunities for process improvement and automation
- Independently leads stakeholder interviews and requirements-gathering sessions for assigned products
- Translates complex business needs into clear data specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Owns backlog refinement and feature prioritization for assigned product initiatives
- Documents workflows, decision logic, and future-state process designs
- Partners with the Data Product Lead and data engineers to sequence and deliver analytical capabilities
- Defines and implement data quality rules for assigned products
- Develops and maintains data dictionaries, metadata standards, and lineage documentation
- Plans and executes QA and UAT for assigned data products; validate analytical outputs prior to release
- Contributes to and enforces enterprise data governance practices and stewardship processes
- Informally mentors and guides DA I staff on analytical methods, tools, and best practices
- Delivers training to business users on data products and data literacy concepts
- Prepares presentations and written reports for leadership; communicates insights that drive decisions
- Participates actively in agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Skills
- Strong SQL and proficiency in Python or R are required
- Bachelor's degree
- Relevant Experience (4 Years)
- Typically sitting at desk or table
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
- Ability to move to and on and off-campus locations
- AI Concepts, Analytics Dashboards, Collaboration, Continual Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Work, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Tools, Data Quality Analysis, Data Query, Data Visualization Tools, Documentation Preparation, Effective Written Communication, Interpersonal Communication, IT Problem Solving, Learning New Technologies, Oral Communications, Python (Programming Language), Requirements Gathering, R Programming, Structured Query Language (SQL), Training Delivery
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
- Remote
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