Data Analyst Pittsburgh, PA

Evaluates business requirements and performs advanced data integration and analysis. Develops advanced analytical and reporting tools utilizing multiple sources of integrated data. Provides technical support.

Essential Functions
Perform advanced data integration and analysis

Analyze federal regulatory changes (e.g. OB3 NSLDS Loan Year classification updates) to assess impact on institutional aid data and system configuration

Identify student population-level effects on aid packaging eligibility and reporting through multi-table analysis

Develop and maintain complex SQL queries against PeopleSoft Campus Solutions tables and Data Warehouse to support aid eligibility analysis and compliance reporting

Document query logic methodology and intended use for institutional reference

Develop and maintain advanced analytical and reporting tools utilizing integrated financial aid data (PeopleSoft Tableau Snowflake Alteryx)

Develops advanced analytical and reporting tools through the creation and maintenance of Tableau dashboards and Alteryx workflow providing necessary data to functional financial aid leadership at all campuses and careers

Follow industry standards in reporting tool development to ensure consistency and reliability

Coordinate patch validation and testing in TEST environments prior to production deployment

Escalate complex system issues to senior analysts or Oracle support as appropriate

Document analytical methods data sources and findings for internal stakeholders and external audits

Author technical reference documentation for regulatory compliance initiatives (e.g. OB3/PeopleSoft reference guides)

Support award year readiness by validating system data against updated federal aid classifications and reporting requirements

Assist in help ticket resolution including receiving triaging and resolving end user financial aid help tickets related to financial aid systems and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

Document resolutions workarounds and known issues for institutional reference

Physical Effort
Most work is sedentary completed within an office setting. Employee must be able to move about the campus to meetings and travel to locations outside of the University of Pittsburgh.


The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.


Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Analyst III
Job Family Information Technology
Job Sub-Family Analytics
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelors Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 5
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience No
Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. some mornings evenings and weekends may be required
Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered No
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Criminal Record Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter
Optional Documents Not Applicable