Director Azure Synapse Analytics Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/06/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45823B
Job Title
Business Intelligence Analysts
Working Title
Business Intelligence Analysts
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code
Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00847 - Hematology
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
70000-100000
Close Date
11/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Business Intelligence Analysts
Join our team as a Healthcare Business Intelligence Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in leveraging advanced data analytics tools and platforms to unlock valuable insights within the realm of healthcare. This position focuses on utilizing Python, SQL, Azure Machine Learning, Power BI, and Power Apps to extract, analyze, and visualize healthcare data, with a primary emphasis on advancing cancer research. We invite enthusiastic individuals with a strong foundation in data analysis and a passion for healthcare to apply and make a meaningful impact.
We seek individuals committed to advancing healthcare through innovative data analysis. If you are driven by a desire to make a difference and possess the requisite expertise, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission to revolutionize healthcare through data driven insights.
1. Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Utilize Python and SQL to extract, clean, and transform healthcare data.
• Apply Azure Machine Learning tools and techniques for comprehensive data analysis.
• Create insightful and interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Develop and manage healthcare-related applications using Power Apps.

2. Project Collaboration:

• Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze healthcare data and provide actionable insights.
• Contribute to diverse healthcare research initiatives, with a primary focus on cancer research.

3. Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure data accuracy and adherence to healthcare data regulations and standards.

4. Communication:

• Effectively convey data findings and insights to non-technical stakeholders, fostering informed decision-making

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Business Intelligence Analyst, I
Drive business decisions by providing quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting of patterns, insights, and trends to decision-makers. Collect, aggregate, and analyze data from multiple internal and external sources to drive insights into business performance. Produce actionable reports that show key performance indicators, identify areas of improvement into current operations, and display root cause analysis of problems. Use analytics and metrics to improve processes and provide data-driven forecasts of potential costs, risks, and profits of new business initiatives. Communicate findings and insight to stakeholders and provide business strategy recommendations for optimizing business performance. Provide reporting solutions and respond to ad-hoc report requests across multiple business areas. May participate in the design and development of business intelligence reporting tools. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P30021
Business Intelligence Analyst, II
Drive business decisions by providing quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting of patterns, insights, and trends to decision-makers. Collect, aggregate, and analyze data from multiple internal and external sources to drive insights into business performance. Produce actionable reports that show key performance indicators, identify areas of improvement into current operations, and display root cause analysis of problems. Use analytics and metrics to improve processes and provide data-driven forecasts of potential costs, risks, and profits of new business initiatives. Communicate findings and insight to stakeholders and provide business strategy recommendations for optimizing business performance. Provide reporting solutions and respond to ad-hoc report requests across multiple business areas. May participate in the design and development of business intelligence reporting tools. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P30022
Business Intelligence Analyst, III
Drive business decisions by providing quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting of patterns, insights, and trends to decision-makers. Collect, aggregate, and analyze data from multiple internal and external sources to drive insights into business performance. Produce actionable reports that show key performance indicators, identify areas of improvement into current operations, and display root cause analysis of problems. Use analytics and metrics to improve processes and provide data-driven forecasts of potential costs, risks, and profits of new business initiatives. Communicate findings and insight to stakeholders and provide business strategy recommendations for optimizing business performance. Provide reporting solutions and respond to ad-hoc report requests across multiple business areas. May participate in the design and development of business intelligence reporting tools. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P30023
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Business Intelligence Analyst, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Business Intelligence Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Business Intelligence Analyst, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences

• Proficiency in Python for data analysis.
• Strong SQL querying abilities.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Machine Learning.
• Competency in creating dynamic data visualizations using Power BI.
• Familiarity with developing applications through Power Apps.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of two years practical experience in data analysis, or equivalent research exposure.

Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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