Lead Research Data Analyst

The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Office of Inclusive Excellence and Institutional Effectiveness (IEIE) has an opportunity for a Lead Research Data Analyst.

The Lead Analyst will support the IEIE Office by providing subject matter expertise and direction in institutional effectiveness research designs, analysis, reporting, and management of quantitative and qualitative data. The work primarily consists of leading analysis on data for required institutional reports and presenting the results of those analyses to internal and external stakeholders. The selected incumbent will report to the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;

professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

• Responsible for providing subject matter expertise and direction in institutional effectiveness research designs, analysis, reporting, and management of quantitative and qualitative data. The work primarily consists of leading the collection, validation, and reporting on data analysis on data, and presenting the results of those analyses to internal and external stakeholders.
• Understands, evaluates, and elicits requirements for complex data questions and challenges. Participates as a member or a lead on multi-function teams and project planning activities. Helps to ensure that projects are completed in a timely and effective manner.
• The Lead Data Research Analyst independently develops and oversees reporting on institutional research data/initiatives and exercises leadership in data management and analysis.
• Demonstrates expertise in statistical applications such as SPSS, SAS, R, STATA, and Excel. Use statistical, reporting, database, and visualization tools such as SAS, SPSS, R, STATA, SQL, Power BI, Excel, and Banner or similar systems to extract, analyze, summarize, and present institutional data.
• Uses subject matter and technical expertise to identify and define institutional research questions and data elements, and integrates them into institutional research design. Leads the planning stages of institutional research initiatives and analysis and introduces new statistical institutional methodologies and research designs.
• Develops, recommends, modifies, and implements policies and procedures and/or methods for institutional effectiveness research. Leads the development and formulates best practices and protocols in data collection, data quality, warehousing, analysis, and reporting including developing special forms and/or formats for analyzing and presenting data.
• Independently cleans, validates, and analyzes institutional research data in order to prepare required institutional reports. Searches relevant literature, develops conclusions, writes reports, prepare and deliver presentations of relevant findings and conclusions, and recommends appropriate actions.
• Performs sophisticated data searches and exchanges among micro, mini, and mainframe-based statistical software applications. Establishes and maintains database files, performs required data extraction through programming and reports on progress of programs, studies, and/or projects.
• May mentor less experienced members of the IEIE team, develop training, and provide continued guidance. May review analysis and…