Manager Strategic Data Analytics, Office of Research
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About the Research Platforms and Insights (RPI)
Research Platforms and Insights (RPI) is a unit within the Office of Research. RPI is responsible for identifying and implementing solutions that will improve process effectiveness and prepare the Office of Research and UC research enterprise for future growth.
Job Overview
The RPI unit is hiring a Manager for Strategic Data Analytics. This position will oversee the insights team and processes within RPI. They will collaborate with leadership to facilitate effective, data-informed decision-making by employing diverse statistical analysis methods, including explanatory and predictive monitoring techniques.
This is a hybrid position with the expectation being in the office 2-3 times per week.
Essential Functions
- Create and maintain dashboards in Tableau and Power BI.
- Lead cross-functional projects using advanced data modeling and analysis to discover insights that will guide strategic decisions and uncover optimization opportunities.
- Communicate and present results and business impacts of insight initiatives to stakeholders within college/unit and the University.
- Develop and maintain data models, automation systems, dashboards, reports and metrics that support key business decisions.
- Design and implement technical processes to address business issues (data collection, validation, modeling, etc.).
- Oversee the design and delivery of reports and insights that analyze business functions and key operations and performance metrics.
- Oversee the data/report requests process: tracking requests submitted, prioritization, approval, etc.
- Develop and implement quality controls and departmental standards to ensure quality standards, organizational expectations, and regulatory requirements.
- Anticipate future demands of initiatives related to people, technology, budget and business within the department and design/implement solutions to meet these needs.
- May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Analytics, or related field
- Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement
Required Experience
Five (5) years of experience in data analytics (can include co-op, internship, etc.), including two (2) years of personnel management experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Working knowledge of data mining principles: predictive analytics, mapping, collecting data from multiple data systems on premises and cloud-based data sources.
- Ability to perform effective querying involving multiple tables and subqueries (SQL, Python, R, etc.).
- Understanding of and experience using analytical concepts and statistical techniques: hypothesis development, designing tests/experiments, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and developing actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Experience and knowledge of statistics and statistical packages for analyzing large data sets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc).
- Experience creating dashboards and effectively visualizing data using relevant data to inform decisions (Tableau, PowerBI, SAS, etc.).
- Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities.
- Strong ability to plan and manage numerous processes, people and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Application Process
A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process. Attach these documents before submitting your application.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary range $90,000 - $110,000 based on skills and experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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Manager Strategic Data Analytics, Office of Research
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