Data Jobs in Charleston County, SC

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19d ago

Senior Data Analyst

State of South Carolina Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC

19d ago

$80k - $143k/yr Full time Senior Analyst Analytics

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Job Description

What we offer

Compensation: USD 79,600 to 143,300 per year. Location: Onsite in Charleston County, South Carolina. The Senior Data Analyst role focuses on data management, ETL/ELT, data integration, analysis and reporting, BI strategy, collaboration, and continuous improvement to support data governance, security, and actionable insights across the organization.

Responsibilities

Partner with IT, Institutional Research, and campus stakeholders to design and build automated data pipelines that feed the enterprise data lake architecture
Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes to ingest, transform, and consolidate data from multiple systems into the data lake
Support the deployment and ongoing optimization of the college's cloud-based data warehouse and data lake environment
Oversee the data lifecycle to maintain integrity, accuracy, consistency, and availability across the platform
Support and maintain Ellucian Banner ODS integrations and related data flows
Implement and enforce data governance practices, including metadata management, data quality standards, and data lineage tracking
Partner with stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant data usage, including FERPA adherence and institutional policies
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including AI tools, with governance, security controls, and cost awareness
Establish and maintain data tracking, validation, and quality assurance processes to ensure reliable analytical outputs
Collaborate with IT colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure seamless data integration from diverse sources into the enterprise data lake for analysis and reporting
Together with institutional data owners, develop and manage third-party ETL/ELT processes to extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources to support reports and dashboards, including identifying cost plans/payors and evaluating AI implications
Monitor and troubleshoot ETL/ELT processes to maintain data quality and reliability
Ensure data pipelines align with governance standards, including metadata, data classification, and lineage
Maintain the stability, operation, and support of the legacy Ellucian Operational Data Store
Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies and provide actionable insights for strategic planning
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders
Offer data-driven recommendations to drive improvements across processes and initiatives
Create reports and contribute to processes for harmonizing and improving quality across the college’s data systems
Provide training and support to end-users on BI reports to help them interpret insights for decision making
Develop and maintain data and process documentation to preserve historical data and ensure continuity
Ensure documentation reflects current processes and is accessible to non-experts; collect feedback for clarity
Triage data problems and work with departmental analysts and data stewards to resolve issues by deadlines
Test and validate reports for accuracy and reliability; update reports as business needs or data sources change
Contribute to institutional data literacy goals to empower campus stakeholders to use data in decision making
Provide research-backed recommendations for shaping the data strategy and BI roadmap
Research emerging BI and data analysis technologies, industry trends, and methods to enhance campus-wide insights
Evaluate, implement, and optimize BI tools and features to support institutional priorities and strategic plans
Manage BI projects and participate in cross-functional BI initiatives
Collaborate with BI teammates, IT Business Consultants, and stakeholders across divisions to gather requirements and support reporting objectives
Communicate complex data concepts to non-technical audiences clearly and concisely
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data analysis, warehousing, and data lakes
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement innovative data solutions
Pursue ongoing professional development and share knowledge to strengthen team capabilities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Math, or a related field
Five years of applicable experience in data analysis and warehousing
Relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis

Technologies

Ellucian Banner ODS
AI tools
Unstructured data tools

Preferred qualifications

A Master’s degree is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Additional information

Additional notes from the role include a forward-thinking mindset and the technical acumen to responsibly harness evolving platforms and tools, including AI. Strong self-initiative, work ethic, and ongoing professional development are expected for a senior level role. Some occasional travel for professional development, conferences, and meetings may be required. Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine qualifications. Salary is commensurate with education and experience beyond the minimum. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.cofc.edu.

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