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Senior Data Analyst

State of South Carolina Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC

1mo ago Closed

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

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 23, 2026).

Job Description

The State of South Carolina seeks a Senior Data Analyst to design and maintain automated data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and governance practices that power the enterprise data lake and data warehouse. This on-site role in Charleston, SC, collaborates with IT, Institutional Research, and campus stakeholders to deliver reliable analytics, dashboards, and insights that inform decisions across the organization. The position offers a salary range of USD 79,600 to 143,300 annually and requires a bachelor’s degree in a data-related field with at least five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with IT, Institutional Research, and campus stakeholders to design and build automated data pipelines supporting the enterprise data lake architecture
Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes to ingest, transform, and integrate data from multiple systems into the data lake
Support implementation and ongoing optimization of the College’s cloud-based data warehouse and data lake environment
Manage the lifecycle of institutional data to ensure 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 and compliant use of data, including adherence to FERPA and institutional policies
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including AI tools, ensuring proper governance, security controls, and cost awareness
Establish and maintain data tracking, validation, and quality assurance processes to ensure reliability of analytical outputs
Collaborate with IT colleagues and other university stakeholders to ensure seamless data integration from various sources into the College’s enterprise data lake platform for analysis and reporting
In collaboration with institutional data owners, develop and manage 3rd party (non-ERP) ETL/ELT processes to extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources to support report and dashboard creation, including identifying necessary cost plans/payors and assessing AI implications (security, costs, etc.)
Monitor and troubleshoot ETL/ELT processes to ensure data quality and reliability
Ensure data pipelines align with institutional data governance standards, including metadata, classification, and lineage requirements
Ensure legacy Ellucian Operational Data Store remains stable, operational, and supported
Conduct comprehensive data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies to provide actionable insights that support strategic planning and operational efficiency
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders
Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis to drive business improvements
Create reports and contribute to processes designed to enhance harmonization and quality control between the College’s multiple data systems
Provide training and support to end-users on effectively using BI reports and interpreting insights for decision-making
Develop and maintain data and business process documentation, ensuring accuracy and clear communication to non-experts; solicit feedback to improve interpretability
Triage existing data problems and collaborate with departmental data analysts and institutional data stewards to resolve performance and data errors within deadlines
Conduct thorough testing and validation of reports to ensure accuracy; regularly update reports to reflect changes in business needs or data sources
Contribute to institutional data literacy goals that empower campus stakeholders to understand and apply data in decision-making
Provide research-backed recommendations for a data strategy and BI strategic roadmap
Research emerging BI and data analysis technologies, industry trends, and new methods to enhance campus-wide data insights
Evaluate, implement, and optimize BI tools and functionalities to support institutional priorities and align with the College’s strategic plan
Manage BI projects and participate on project teams for BI-related initiatives
Participate in institutional data-related committees and groups
Collaborate with BI teammates, IT Business Consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, understand processes, and support technical needs
Communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly
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
Engage in continuous professional development and share knowledge to enhance team capabilities and institutional data practices

Requirements

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

Technologies

Ellucian Banner ODS
AI tools
Enterprise data lake platform
Cloud-based data warehouse

Supplemental Information

Candidates should bring a forward-thinking mindset and the technical acumen to responsibly harness evolving platforms and toolsets, including AI implications
Strong self-initiative, exemplary work ethic, and ongoing professional development are expected at a senior level
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 for qualification determination
Salary is commensurate with education and experience beyond the minimum requirements
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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