Research Data & Systems Analyst Data Resource Analyst
East Lansing, MI - USA
Job Summary
Working/Functional Title
Research Data & Systems Analyst
Position Summary
The successful candidate will have strong technical data analytics document management and project management skills to lead coordinate implement and support data reporting and visualization solutions and the HFHMSU Partnership intranet.
Key Responsibilities
Research Collaboration Report Maintenance
Manage monthlyrefreshand maintenance of the Research Collaboration Report tracking awards proposals and expenditures across Henry Ford and MSU.
Integrate Excel-based data with MSUs Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) for future scalability.
Ensure consistent data definitions filters and queries across all reporting outputs.
Partner with financial reporting teams to track and integrate award data.
Collaborate with data analysts and research administrators to ensure consistent data practices.
Enhance report accuracy and clarity byidentifyingand implementing improvements.
Cancer Center Data Architecture and Maintenance
Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement foundational data architecture for Cancer Center reporting.
Develop andmaintaindata tablesrequiredfor Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) submissions.
Resolve system limitations and adapt to evolving data needs including ROI tracking (e.g. publications NIH grants collaborations).
Intranet andSystemsSupport
Maintain and update intranet content in collaboration with subject matter experts.
Support current and future tools and applications including decision tools for end users.
Provide technicalassistancefor web content updates form development and document library management.
Administration and Operational Reporting
Integratedata frommultiplesources tosupportstrategicplanning andoperationaldecisions.
Recommendand/orimplementtechnology solutionstosupportautomationof workprocesses.
Translate leadership questions into actionable data tasksreporting solutions and dashboards.
Otherdutiesasassigned.
About Henry Ford Health Michigan State University Health Sciences:
Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University (MSU) have joined forces as Henry Ford Health Michigan State University Health Sciences (Henry Ford MSU) in an enduring joint venture to transform health. Uniting the talent and capabilities of a leading global research university and an academic health system we are on a course to pioneer breakthroughs to improve the lives and wellness of our communities urban and rural.Together we are a catalyst for change reimagining how we think about innovate and deliver health and wellness. Through a joint research enterprise a premier cancer center and a focus on academic medical and health education of the future Henry Ford MSU is working towards a healthier future for all. We attract and develop a world-class workforce whose varied expertise backgrounds and talents unleash the creativity needed to solve the most pressing health challenges.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work such as a Masters in information technology management business administration data analytics or related discipline; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research design statistical methods and knowledge of computer hardware and software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft tools including Microsoft 365 SharePoint and Power Platform (Power BI Power Apps Power Automate).
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI Cognos or Tableau.
Knowledge of SQL querying in Oracle or Microsoft environments.
Ability to develop and run queries from various data sources and analyze data.
Strong communicationand collaboration skills; ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated success in bridging business needs with technical solutions.
Experience in higher education or research administration.
Familiarity with research data (proposals awards expenditures financialreporting).
Experience combining internal and external data sets to createa single sourceof truth.
Understanding ofanalytics data in higher education and business analysis.
Experience supporting intranet platforms and web-based tools.
Proven resourcefulness and ability toanticipateneeds and solve problems independently.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
resume and cover letter
Special Instructions
some of this work can be done remotely but the selected candidate will be required to be on site in East Lansing at least 3 days per week.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
The Bidding Eligibility ends on 05/19/2026 at 11:55 PM
Required Experience:
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