Data Management Analyst I

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida’s gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation’s largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44^th best public university in America.

USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country. 

USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit: Information Technology | University of South Florida (usf.edu)

ADDITIONAL INFO FOR APPLICANTS:

The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

USF offers GREAT BENEFITS to full time employees!!

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Various Retirement Options, including 401K employer match
• Tuition Assistance (available for yourself, spouse, partner or dependent)

For more information about your total compensation package and other USF benefits, please visit: Work at USF

1. Explore, investigate and identify data relationships and mechanisms to merge various data elements across unrelated and unstructured data to create coherent data models used for analysis and providing actionable information. Work with functional areas and other subject matter experts to develop understanding of information needs and provide technical data solutions to match their needs. (40%)

2. Develop data reporting templates and examples using best practices for story telling and visualizations of the modeled data. Develop metadata and instructional
material to improve effective use and adoption of developed data solutions. (20%)

3. Adapt, evolve, and test data solution components in response to changing dependencies or business needs. (15%)

4. Maintain and enhance data engineering flows that organize and deliver data.
Develop and test analytics solutions that integrate, consolidate, and transform various structured and unstructured data. (15%)

5. Research and promote best practices for metadata and data analysis, modeling, and storage techniques, including flexibility, scalability, automation, security, and
availability. (10%)

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field, with two years
of experience in related positions; or a Master's degree in a directly related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Technical Skills

• Expertise in SQL query analysis and development for data analytics. 
• Proven ability to efficiently learn technical tool and process skills, e.g. data modeling, data visualization, data interpretation. 
• Experience with Power BI, data modeling, Azure data engineering.

Soft Skills

• Strong collaboration, communication, and presentation skills. 
• Strong problem solving skills and growth mindset. 
• Passion for empowering others, e.g. to make data-driven decisions.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.