Lead Data Analyst - Curriculum Analytics
Lead Data Analyst - Curriculum Analytics
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
$ 106700 - 165400
1 Vacancy
Job Description
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competency-based degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
Looking for a role where your data work drives real-world change
At WGU we serve over 190000 students through an innovative online competency-based model. But behind every graduation is a team of analysts researchers and data scientists who make the student experience smarter faster and more equitable. As a Lead Data Analyst on the Curriculum Analytics team you wont just analyzeyoull lead. Youll shape metrics mentor teammates and help steer curriculum strategy using actionable insights grounded in student data.
About the Curriculum Analytics team:
We use WGUs rich data infrastructure to build tools and metrics that help design better courses and guide student support. Our work blends data science with purposewe value curiosity rigor and a deep focus on student impact.
Why this role matters:
Youll be at the center of how WGU measures improves and scales curriculum effectiveness. Our team creates data products that monitor course performance guide personalized learning pathways and help faculty and academic partners make evidence-based decisions. If you love solving hard problems turning data into stories and mentoring others in a mission-driven environment this is your role.
What youll do:
- Lead complex analyses that uncover student outcomes and curriculum insights
- Translate business needs into technical requirements and project plans
- Develop dashboards forecasts and models that surface trends and outliers
- Present findings to senior leaders cross-functional partners and faculty
- Mentor other analysts and contribute to team strategy and operational planning
- Collaborate with Data Engineering on pipelines quality standards and documentation
- Advocate for equity clarity and purpose in every analysis
- Bring data storytelling to lifecompressing time-to-action and driving institutional learning
What you bring:
- Bachelors degree in a related field
- 7 years of experience in data analysis applied analytics or data science
- Experience with Python or R
- Advanced SQL skills (joins CTEs window functions performance tuning)
- Proficiency in Tableau or Power BI for data visualization and reporting
- Experience in descriptive statistics forecasting regression and causal inference
- Strong communication skills with a track record of translating insights into action
Bonus if you have:
- Familiarity with higher education or edtech analytics
- A systems-thinking mindset and a learners approach to leadership
Work Location:
- This is a full-time in-office position at WGUs headquarters in Salt Lake City UT. Youll work side-by-side with a multidisciplinary team of analysts researchers and educators committed to data-informed innovation.
#LI-FP1
Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
