State University System of Florida

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.

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.
• 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.

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

Salary range $60,000 – $65,000, based on qualifications and experience.

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
• 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

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

For questions regarding current vacancies, please contact Human Resources and Administrative Services via email at [emailprotected]

Human Resources and Administrative Services
Board of Governors
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1626
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0400
Fax: 850-245-9981
Phone: 850-245-9695