"Research Data Analyst, Ohio Cyber Range Institute, School of Information Technology, CECH"

About the School of Information Technology

The School of Information Technology is a national leader in studying solutions and needs that connect people, information, and the technology of the time. The SoIT (School of Information Technology) is home to Ohio's first Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Information Technology. In addition, it is home to Ohio's first ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. The SoIT has been growing at 15% annually and currently serves more than 1,550 students with 33 full-time faculty members, 38 full-time staff, and 39 adjunct faculty. The SoIT is home to several centers including an NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the Information Technology Solutions Center, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, Applied Machine Learning and Intelligence Center, and the Smart Synergies Lab.

The SoIT is a diverse, interdisciplinary, team-oriented, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. It empowers individuals to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research, leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and real-world experience. More information about the school can be found at cech.uc.edu/it.

About the Ohio Cyber Range Institute

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI), housed at the University of Cincinnati, is a partnership among state agencies and academic institutions led by UC, the Ohio Adjutant General and Cyber Ohio. OCRI’s mission is to advance cybersecurity education, workforce, and economic development. OCRI administers the Ohio Cyber Range as a state-wide tool that supports programming for K-20 courses and events; full-spectrum training opportunities, including incident response teams; industry workforce and economic development; cyber security research; as well as government agency support among other programs.

Job Overview

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute seeks to hire a Research Data Analyst. We are looking for a mission driven, team-oriented, highly ambitious individual who wants to serve, make a difference, and strives to perform at competitive levels of excellence. This is a grant-funded position; the continuation of this position will be based on the availability of funds and the continuation of the grant.

Under general supervision from the Associate Director, the Research Data Analyst will be responsible for gathering and analyzing data from various databases and sources. The Research Data Analyst will also provide consultation, technical assistance, and coordination for a wide variety of faculty and stakeholders.

This position is 100% on-site but may offer flexibility for a hybrid work option once training is complete.  Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with the School of Information Technology telework policy and university policies.

Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B or permanent residency sponsorship. However, candidates with Optional Practical Training with at least 2 years remaining are welcome to apply.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop and/or maintain a research-focused information database, including integrating data from existing University and departmental data systems.
• Perform statistical and/or mathematical programming.
• Assist with various tasks associated with assessment studies, analysis, and evaluation of academic and non-academic topics.
• Conduct survey research analysis, including administration and logistics, compilation of data results, and presentation and visualization of results.
• Assist in peer institution analysis and benchmarking activities through querying state and national databases.
• May provide low-level departmental IT support and serve as a liaison to other units/offices.
• 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 needs. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Statistics, Math, Computer Science or related field.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience in managing large data sets, analyzing statistical techniques and software, and reporting data in a meaningful format.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Mission-driven and self-motivated
• Experience working within academic setting
• Master's degree in computer science or related field
• Experience using Tableau software

Application Process Information

Review of the applications will start as soon as possible until the position is filled.  Applicants must submit:

Cover Letter
CV/Resume
At least three references

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.  Eligibility varies by position and FTE.  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 of $60,000 - $70,000 based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.