Senior Research Analyst

Job Summary

The Senior Research Analyst reports directly to the Director of Institutional Research and is responsible for the full spectrum of data analysis activities, including developing research methodologies, applying statistical techniques, validating and migrating data across systems, managing multiple concurrent projects, and ensuring accurate data processing and reporting to state and federal agencies.

This exempt position requires 37.5 hours per week on-site at the Pensacola campus. The incumbent may need to perform work outside normal hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Develop and implement research methodologies for institutional data projects.
• Apply appropriate statistical techniques and advanced analytical functions.
• Validate, migrate, and process data across multiple systems.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare accurate reports and presentations for state and federal agencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, Data Science, Analytics, or a related quantitative discipline from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check (Florida Department of Law Enforcement approved).
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• At least two years of experience in quantitative or qualitative research, data collection, statistical analysis, reporting, and/or analysis of large longitudinal datasets.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools, project management methodologies, and statistical software such as SAS (Proc SQL, Proc GLM, Proc REPORT).
• Experience with Workday ERP systems for data extraction and reporting.
• Experience with organizational, state, and federal data reporting and validation processes.
• Proficiency with Tableau dashboard software.

$52,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year.

• Health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
• Florida Retirement System membership from the first day of employment.
• Participation in the wellness program.
• Tuition waivers and educational opportunities.
• Paid sick leave.
• Other position‑specific leave types.

Open until filled. Review of applications will begin May 15, 2026. Applications must be received by May 14, 2026 for full consideration. Submit all required materials electronically via the Workday applicant portal. For assistance with supplemental materials, contact HR Recruiting at HR recruiting.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance at (850) 484‑1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd.,

Pensacola, FL 32504.