Program Analyst; Berkeley Institute Data Science; BIDS

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Main Campus-Berkeley | Full Time

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At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

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The Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS) was founded in 2013 to build on Berkeley's strength in data science with a multidisciplinary emphasis. BIDS aims to facilitate and enhance the development and application of cutting-edge data science techniques in the biological, physical, social, and engineering sciences. Today, BIDS is part of the College of Computing, Data Science and Society (CDSS), where it serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research, tool development, and exchange of ideas between methodologies in computing, statistics, and AI.

BIDS connects with domain experts from across campus and collaborates with local and national partners, including Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and NASA.

As CDSS advances UC Berkeley's eminence in Data Science, BIDS serves as a central hub connecting scholars on campus, as well as reaching out to other Berkeley institutions.

BIDS’ expertise in open-source tool development and open science makes it an ideal home for communities of practice around open knowledge, and for exploring the role of Science and Society in AI development. This role includes collaborating with faculty and staff to support interdisciplinary initiatives within CDSS and to engage with external partners.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Initiatives, the Program Analyst manages analyses, strategies, and implementations to support interdisciplinary initiatives in CDSS. The PA coordinates with the Dean's Cabinet, centers and institutes within CDSS, and works on strategic initiatives including the Dean's Distinguished Lecture series and the State of the Planet Lectures Series. It involves staffing and research for committees, working groups, and task forces and collaborating with faculty and staff to support objectives.

The role includes coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives related to research programs and corporate engagement strategies, and managing internal and public-facing programs such as awards, lectures, and research events related to environment, social wellbeing, and human health.

The First Review Date for this job is: 11/10/25 - Open until filled.

• 20% Proposes and provides staffing for policy and planning committees, task forces, and working groups to meet the college's interdisciplinary mission. Provides analysis and committee support for strategic and ad hoc efforts, including industry engagement, funding strategy, and efforts around CDSS research themes. Implements actions and events as recommended. Collaborates with the leadership of key units and programs, such as the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS) and other related centers.
• 10% Proposes a strategy for programmatic and structural needs to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, specifically related to faculty-defined priorities for interdisciplinary research and identified intellectual themes. Incorporates recommendations from faculty committees, center directors, and individuals. Coordinates with faculty experts and stakeholders to generate content.
• 15% Performs ad hoc analytical studies for programs and issues handled by faculty committees. Prepares materials for meetings, distributes them to maximize productivity, and analyzes internal and external corporate engagement programs; conducts budget, financial, academic, data, and systems analysis; collaborates with leadership to enhance corporate engagement strategy, communication, and implementation in CDSS.
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