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Requisition No: 881771 

Agency: Florida Board of Governors

Working Title: DATA ANALYST - 48001093

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48001093 

Salary:  $60,000 - $65,000 

Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2026 

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Data Analyst, Office of Data & Analytics (01093)

The Florida Board of Governors is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Data Analyst within the Office of Data & Analytics (ODA). The Data Analyst serves as a full-stack analyst that delivers end-to-end data products and solutions by working across ODA's full data ecosystem. This position plays a key role as an individual contributor helping ODA fulfill its operational goals of fulfilling data requests, reviewing data submissions, developing and updating SUDS (State University Database System) software, and preparing analytical summaries. Data Analysts support ODA's strategic goals by actively participating in data governance, ensuring data quality, creating and improving process documentation, and upskilling to become more technically adept. A strong applicant will have experience working with data and stakeholders, proficiency in one or more programming languages, a passion for higher education, and have an appetite for learning and growing.

Note: This is not a Database Administrator (DBA) position.

      Responsibilities, duties, and activities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Completes work as assigned across the breadth of ODA's data ecosystem.
• Participates in the completion of large/long-range data projects.
• Conduct statistical and exploratory analyses to identify trends and insights.
• Write complex, multi-join SQL queries
• Develop, maintain, test, and optimize functions, procedures, and packages
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
• Collaborate with business units to understand and refine requirements to deliver high-quality data requests.
• Document workflows, processes, and maintain reproducibility of work.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in data reporting.
• Continuously develop skills in data tools, languages, and methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years of professional experience
• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot tables, Vlookup, etc)
• Knowledge and understanding of relational databases
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., SQL, SAS, Python, R)
• Proficiency in one or more data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with a passion for solving problems
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

Preferred Requirements

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Google Data Analytics Certificate, IBM Data Analyst Certificate, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate)
• Familiarity with Apex
• Graduate degree and experience with research and project management
• Professional experience in higher education or institutional research

How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, and State of Florida application.  This position requires pre-employment background screening.  Applicants selected for interviews may be required to submit additional information. 

Hiring Range
Salary $60,000-$65,000, based on qualifications and experience.    

Benefits
If you have a desire to serve the people of Florida and work in the number one higher education system in the country, a career with the Board of Governors will allow you to do so while offering an excellent array of benefits, including:

• Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)
• Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance options
• First-rate retirement program
• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Nine paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules

This position requires pre-employment background screening that includes fingerprinting.

As one of the nation's largest university systems, the State University System of Florida is comprised of 12 institutions- ranging from a nationally-ranked liberal arts college to top-ranked comprehensive research universities-serving more than 350,000 students.  The Florida Board of Governors is the constitutionally created body that oversees the System, ensuring its well-planned coordination and operation. The 17-member Board appoints a Chancellor who serves as the chief executive officer of the System, providing guidance to the Board and oversight of the Board Office, which is located in Tallahassee, Florida.  The Board of Governors Office:  Is an EEO/AA Employer | Does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace | Only hires U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. | Contact us if you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.