Research Data Analytics Advisor Computing Services

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Carnegie Mellon Computing Services is seeking a seasoned Research Data Analytics Advisor to join the Data team. This role involves leading the consultant and partnering with senior leadership faculty and research support staff across the university. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in research activities and data process improvement to tackle high-impact strategic questions streamline research data workflows and lead the standardization and design of a new research data ecosystem. The goal is to deliver scalable best-practice solutions that have a lasting impact.

The Teams:

• Computing Services: The central IT division Computing Services delivers IT services that strategically support the universitys goals. Service decisions are guided by interaction and valuable input from colleagues across the education research and administration efforts of the university. The Data Technologies Team within Computing Services focuses on dataset curation data pipeline optimization and system integrations championing data governance and quality for CMUs data hub.

• Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR): OVPR is responsible for fostering interdisciplinary research initiatives at one of the nations premier research institutions. The office provides comprehensive research administration and policy for all colleges schools and the universitys more than 100 centers and institutes. Working closely with leadership faculty students and staff OVPR ensures an innovative and supportive research environment across all disciplines and campuses while guaranteeing that all research activities comply with regulations and University policy.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Analysis & Advisory:

• Partner with OVPR deans and cross-functional teams to frame and answer big strategic questions about research performance resource allocation and growth opportunities.

• Support CMU in the development of a holistic Research Data Analytics Strategy and the design and development of a specific data solution to meet the data needs for Principal Investigators including being a primary point of contact with the selected vendor.

• Translate data and analytics needs into actionable requirements and design for data products dashboards roadmaps and other analytic solutions.

Process & Data Improvement:

• Design and audit research data collection and analysis processes to eliminate redundancies evaluate data quality and make recommendations to improve to accelerate decision-making.

• Develop comprehensive process guides data dictionaries and checklists for research processes to map the data flow for research reporting and analytics workflows.

• Work with vendor and/or the Data team on the design of data models reusable tools and templates that unify decentralized data and reporting across colleges centers and labs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Business Analytics Engineering or related field.

• Proven track record of leading end-to-end process redesign and system migrations.

• Exceptional analytical mindset problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication with demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and technical teams.

• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Higher Education Administration Data Analytics MBA or related field.

• Familiarity with federal grant compliance (NIH NSF) and contract-management best practices.

• Prior success in deploying standardized reporting frameworks in a decentralized academic environment.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization! Apply today!

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical prescription dental and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs fitness center access and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials we evaluate the role and responsibilities your valuable work experience and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; its about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

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