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Stanford University Looking for Senior Analyst – People/Workforce Analytics Full Time
Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical
resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to
improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their
lives.
resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to
improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their
lives.
In this challenging and rewarding position, you will make key contributions towards enhancing our Workforce Analytics
capabilities. If you possess a strong capability to transform raw data into meaningful datasets, presentations, and dashboard visualizations
for leaders to make data driven decision this may be the right opportunity for you. Experience with and/or a passion to learn how to produce
effective people and workforce analytics is also a big plus for this opportunity.
Under minimal supervision, perform advanced project
and analytical work in a wide range of business intelligence activities that to build/enhance capabilities which ensure the uniformity,
accuracy, usefulness, and semantic consistency of people/workforce data. Applying effective data management, security, stewardship, and
governance processes are keys to success with this work.
- Provide complex analysis and recommendations regarding data management and
the design of dashboard and reports; including the development/enhancement of enriched datasets that support a variety of business needs
(dashboards, visualizations, storyboard design, specialized data requests, automated reports, qualitative analysis, modeling and predictive
analytics). - Provide expertise for Stanford-wide complex people/workforce analytic initiatives; ensure initiatives directly fulfill
business needs and are delivered on schedule and budget. - Lead data governance efforts for people data, measures and logic and
develop the metadata supporting the applicable reporting systems. Partner with Stanford’s data governance team to ensure proper inclusion of
people/workforce data definitions and governance structures are within Stanford’s enterprise Data Governance Center. - Coordinate
the evolution/enrichment of a people/workforce data model assuring reporting system development builds upon the existing data foundation and
data model conflicts are resolved. - Troubleshoot business intelligence environment problems and opportunities for improvement and
coordinate with application team to resolve application bottlenecks and performance issues. Develop mechanisms for improving the efficiency
of data collections and refresh processes. - Mentor and support the training of new and existing staff in business intelligence
design and development. - Coordinate the planning, development and presentation of training for users of people/workforce
analytics. - Mentor, coordinate, monitor, partner with and/or review the work of other information analytics-type staff who work in
other departments/units of Stanford
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
- A Bachelor’s
Degree and a proven track record of relevant multi-year experience in managing/transforming large datasets, understanding transactional
systems, business processes/workflows and data governance. - Work experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics,
finance, statistics, or engineering. - Strong knowledge of analytical and business intelligence programs/languages such as Alteryx,
OBIEE, Incorta, Tableau, SQL and advanced skills with MS Office programs (Excel, Powerpoint). - Extensive background and experience
with report and analysis design including storyboarding and visualization design - Experience with the application of User Interface
and User Experience best practices. - Experience with data visualizations and the capability of presenting these effectively to
fufill leadership needs - Strong written and oral communication skills; proven presentation experience and comfort with senior
management audiences and effective facilitation skills with diverse groups. - Ability to prioritize workload and work with minimal
supervision.
In addition, our preferred requirements include:
- Experience and/or education in
People/Workforce Analytics - Experience with 3rd party analytic platforms
- Please note this position will require
occasional work on evenings and weekends
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job
classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.
Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the
job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law,
the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential
functions of his or her job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Information
Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.