Business Data Analyst, Los Angeles, Ca

The Business Data Analyst is central to the Decision Support Department, providing the strategic foundation necessary for the school's growth and success. This role plays a critical strategic and operational support function by conducting rigorous quantitative analysis. The Analyst will deliver data-driven insights to the executive leadership and operational units, ensuring that all key decisions are informed, effective, and fully aligned with the school's strategic mission and long-term objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Data Wrangling (Extract, Prep, Transform)
  • Aggregating, calculating, transforming, and converting data
  • Ensuring data accuracy and relevance
• Creating Visualizations
  •   Distributing visual insights to stakeholders via multiple methods
  •   Making data accessible and understandable
• Data Security and Compliance
  • Safeguarding sensitive information
  • Ensuring adherence to data security protocols
• Creating Dashboards and Ad Hoc Reports
  • Utilizing tools like Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, and Excel
  • Presenting data in formats tailored to the school and its leadership

Preferred qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional data analysis experience.
• Expertise in Financial, Human Resources, student, or similar enterprise datasets.
• Highly proficient in data visualization using Tableau.
• Skilled in data wrangling/transformation techniques.
• Working knowledge of Python (or R) for data analysis and scripting.
• Solid understanding of database structures (SQL) and data collection methodologies (e.g., surveys, tests).
• Background in Data Analytics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
• Familiarity with the Workday system is a plus.

Salary range: The annual base salary for this position is $84,855 - $95,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To support the well-being of our faculty and staff, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC’s comprehensive benefits here( opens in new window). 

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Documents and Additional Information:

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Proficient PC skills. Working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, word processing and statistical software programs. Knowledge of business statistics and data analyses techniques. Ability to manage and analyze data. Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills.