Senior Data Analyst

IDEA Senior Data Analyst Office of Institutional Data, Effectiveness, and Analytics

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement. UCCS is actively seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join our team and contributes to fostering innovation and student success.

Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs offers stunning landscapes and a vibrant tech scene. UCCS invites professionals to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure and forward‑thinking growth.

Salary Range: $62,540.00 – $75,000.00 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is exempt from FLSA overtime provisions.

Work Location:

Hybrid

• Generous Time Off: 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage:
  Comprehensive medical plans covering preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit, plus affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits:
  Health savings, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Further Your
  
  Education:
  
  Twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus, supporting professional growth.
• Wellness & More:
  Programs aimed at achieving personal well‑being and holistic development, plus additional benefits through CU Advantage.
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The IDEA Senior Data Analyst is a technical expert and strategic analyst within IDEA, responsible for advanced dashboard design, data analytics, and institutional data governance initiatives. The incumbent leads complex data projects and partners with campus leaders to transform data into actionable insight supporting student success, resource planning, and institutional effectiveness. Reporting to the Director of IDEA, the Senior Data Analyst provides mentorship to analysts and helps shape a data‑informed culture at UCCS through consultation, documentation, and collaboration.

• Data Validation (25%) – Assesses the quality and accuracy of data used by IDEA, identifies root causes of inconsistencies, collaborates with campus data stewards, and documents findings to ensure alignment with data governance policies.
• Query Building (20%) – Creates and refines queries to retrieve accurate information from various data sources (e.g., People Soft/Campus Solutions, CU Central Information Warehouse, Slate, Qualtrics).
• Report Generation and Data Visualizations (45%) – Builds and maintains robust, scalable reports and dashboards for data‑informed decision‑making at all institutional levels, collaborating with stakeholders in Student Success, Academic Affairs, and Administration and Finance.
• Mentoring and Training (10%) – Mentors junior analysts and provides training or guidance on best practices for data analysis and visualization within IDEA or for campus data users.

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by:
  July 24, 2026
• Potential interview dates:
  July 27, 2026 – July 31, 2026
• Potential start date:
  August 11, 2026

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in its employment or compensation practices.

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., data science, social science, education, business analytics) or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience analyzing data and generating reporting to support decision‑making and improve outcomes in an organizational setting is…