The Research Analyst must be a critical thinker with strong communication skills and the ability to be an effective team player while also working effectively with little supervision. Primarily responsibilities include strategic data management and providing decision support to University decision makers.

A Bachelors degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data analytics or related field or Bachelor degree and 1-3 years of professional experience in higher education, programming, or data warehouse management are required. A Masters Degree and 4 years of relevant work experience are preferred.

Additional preferred skills include:

• SQL, Python, SAS or other computer programming language Power BI, Tableau or other data visualization product Data modeling using star/snowflake schemas

What You Will Do

Engineering & Warehousing

• Design, build, and optimize data pipelines by utilizing ETL/ELT processes. Model data using star/snowflake schemas within Azure-based data architectures. Use SQL for complex querying, tuning, and transformation.

Databricks & Big Data Tools

• Use Azure Databricks for data management of institutional research data sources. Develop scalable data pipelines using PySpark or Spark SQL and manage Delta Lake tables and medallion architectures. Experience with notebook-based development, version control, and job orchestration

Business Intelligence & Reporting

• Perform advanced Power BI development (data modeling, DAX, Power Query/M) with the ability to design interactive, user-friendly dashboards and paginated reports. Understand and implement Power BI governance, workspace management, and deployment pipelines.

Statistical Analysis and Coding

• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SAS (or other appropriate software) programs. Migrate or integrate SAS processes with modern environments when needed. Perform statistical modeling, forecasting, or predictive analytics.

Other

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

The Research Analyst must be a critical thinker with strong communication skills and the ability to be an effective team player while also working effectively with little supervision. Primarily responsibilities include strategic data management and providing decision support to University decision makers.

A Bachelors degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data analytics or related field or Bachelor degree and 1-3 years of professional experience in higher education, programming, or data warehouse management are required. A Masters Degree and 4 years of relevant work experience are preferred.

Additional preferred skills include:

• SQL, Python, SAS or other computer programming language Power BI, Tableau or other data visualization product Data modeling using star/snowflake schemas

What You Will Do

Engineering & Warehousing

• Design, build, and optimize data pipelines by utilizing ETL/ELT processes. Model data using star/snowflake schemas within Azure-based data architectures. Use SQL for complex querying, tuning, and transformation.

Databricks & Big Data Tools

• Use Azure Databricks for data management of institutional research data sources. Develop scalable data pipelines using PySpark or Spark SQL and manage Delta Lake tables and medallion architectures. Experience with notebook-based development, version control, and job orchestration

Business Intelligence & Reporting

• Perform advanced Power BI development (data modeling, DAX, Power Query/M) with the ability to design interactive, user-friendly dashboards and paginated reports. Understand and implement Power BI governance, workspace management, and deployment pipelines.

Statistical Analysis and Coding

• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SAS (or other appropriate software) programs. Migrate or integrate SAS processes with modern environments when needed. Perform statistical modeling, forecasting, or predictive analytics.

Other

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance