Senior Data Analytics Solutions Architect

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Under general supervision the Senior Data Analytics Solutions Architect provides advanced technical expertise across data architecture analytics and automation. This role partners with campus stakeholders to translate complex business needs into scalable secure and governed data solutions independently designing and delivering integrations analytics and reporting capabilities aligned with enterprise standards.

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture and Solution Design

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications data models process maps and documented endtoend data solutions
• Design scalable data architectures that support analytics reporting and automation use cases across campus systems

Data Integration and Engineering

• Design and implement ETL pipelines APIs and data integrations across institutional platforms including ServiceNow
• Ensure solutions align with data governance security and enterprise integration standards

Analytics and Reporting

• Develop and maintain complex dashboards visualizations and reporting solutions using institutionally selected platforms such as Tableau Power BI and Amazon QuickSight
• Partner with functional teams to ensure analytics solutions are actionable accurate and aligned with decisionmaking needs

Data Quality and Operational Excellence

• Implement data quality checks monitoring and validation processes to ensure accuracy completeness and consistency across datasets
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data and integration issues across systems

Innovation and Technical Advisory

• Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies and analytics approaches
  Provide technical recommendations and architectural guidance to department leadership to inform future investments and strategy
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Data Analytics Data Science.
• Hands-on & progressively responsible experiencein data architecture dataengineering andanalytics.
• Skilled programmer experienced inmodern programming and query languages(e.g.C#Python/PySpark JavaSQL) to supportdevelopmentdata transformation analyticsautomationandsystem integration is a plus.
• Experience with advanced analytics including predictive modeling data science or statistical analysis to support data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementingETL/ELT pipelinesusingmodern SAAS orcloudIntegrationplatforms(e.g. Boomi Talend AWS Glue Azure DataFactoryetc.) .

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated experienceinbusiness process design and optimization in data-intensive environments.
• Proven ability to translate business and analytical requirements into technical specifications data models integration logic and analytics-ready data solutions.
• Expert knowledge of data modeling statistical analysis machine learning and optimization techniques.
• Expert in leading and executing complex high-impact data analytics projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze unique problems without precedent and develop innovative approaches methods or techniques.
• Experience serving as a consultative expert for cross-functional teams on data analytics strategy and delivery.
• Solid working knowledge of data warehousing and data lakearchitecture and concepts.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles including data quality security privacy access controls and metadata management.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud-baseddata andanalytics ecosystems and modern data architectures (e.g. dataLakehouse medallion architecture or similar patterns).
• Experience supporting analytics and reporting platforms (e.g. Tableau Power BI or similar) with an understanding of how data design impacts dashboard performance and usability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to lead discovery sessions deliver presentations provide solution walkthroughs and support training for non-technical audiences.
• Independent highly self-motivated team player with a positive collaborative approach and the ability to work independently while contributing as a senior technical resource on larger initiatives.
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment.
• Experience with advanced analytics including predictive modeling data science or statistical analysis to support data-driven decision-making.

Pay Benefits & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to: medical dental vision retirement & savings tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: 0406 / Data Analytics Developer IV / Grade 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $8231 mo - $11077 per month dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $8231 mo - $11990 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The position is currently hybrid (2 days in office 3 days remote); however this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through April 1 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process please visit this link: CSU recommends that faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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