Senior Data Analyst

Boston University is hiring a Senior Data Analyst with 5 - 10 years of experience. Based in United States - Boston, MA and with Hybrid ways of working. Job description and responsibilities... The Senior Data Analyst is a key member of the Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics team at Boston University. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Data Analytics, the Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for identifying requirements and implementing data analytics solutions to create efficiencies, increase visibility to key performance metrics, and improve or enhance processes through automation. Major duties of this position include: • Lead data projects and initiatives to help drive a culture of innovation and data-driven decisions within Financial Affairs. • Drive efficiencies through automation and process improvement. • Project/Program Management • Create project plan, including stakeholder analysis, timeline, and breakdown of tasks. • Build and maintain relationship with project stakeholders. • Communicate progress and maintain deadlines for on-time project delivery. • Remain current on best practices, new software and programming languages, and soft-skills through training. • Serve as a committee member (or leader) on a strategy sub-team, or other duties as assigned. Requirements and qualifications: Required Skills • Bachelor's degree and at least 5+ years of relevant experience in data analytics and visualization and 1+ years managing projects. • Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills along with the ability to juggle multiple priorities. • Must have strong organizational skills, analytical/quantitative skills, and familiarity with project management tools and methodologies. • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently. • Proven ability to critically assess, drive action, and deliver meaningful results as an individual contributor in a fast-paced environment. • High level of technical and analytical capabilities, skilled at decision-making under uncertainty, combined with a commonsense approach. • Ability to work optimally and collaboratively in a small, collegial, cross-functional team environment. • Ability to present views effectively, persuasively, and with appropriate conviction to stakeholders and senior leadership • Advanced oral and written communication skills, with the proven ability to present and explain complex information and suggest process improvements to diverse audiences, including senior leadership. Preferred Skills: • MBA or relevant Master's degree • Previous experience with SAP, PowerBI, and VBA and Python a plus