Data Systems Analyst

Job Summary

Data System Analyst (University of California, Davis; Rancho Cordova, CA). Provide data management expertise in planning, designing, developing, implementing & administering data‑based systems that acquire, prepare, store, and provide access to data/metadata. Develop & manage custom reports using application‑specific reporting tools. Understand database design related to report writing & data extracts. Gather & document business requirements from customers related to report design & technical solutions.

Assess reporting tools, design reports, and choose the best delivery method. Provide training & support for staff in business areas related to report development & data files. Design, test, implement, and evaluate information systems for the organization to ensure successful implementation of the products. Design, develop, and implement system functionality to meet strategic needs of the organization, and complex cross‑departmental needs.

Assess workflow needs across departments. Utilize appropriate product development models, principles & techniques in system development & implementation. Analyze current documentation & data flows in departments and design system to reflect appropriate workflow. Align information system standards & operations with administrative & operational strategies. Participate in application deployment go‑live support & application on‑call support rotation, including adhering to policy availability & response times.

Assess new features for possible inclusion in app updates. Develop data/information documentation for projects. Plan & conduct data analysis for projects, including managing multi‑institutional partnerships. Establish & uphold documentation standards, including data naming & value domain descriptions. Develop conceptual & detailed data models. Develop dimensional models for data subject areas. Design diverse data systems, create interfaces between computer systems, and manage metadata for digital collections.

Provide technical support & guidance to the team to ensure timely application implementation. Create technical documentation, including system design, architecture maps & flows. Mentor project & operation team analysts in technical design, support & build of applications. Independently request & coordinate technical work from other departments to meet project goals. Track progress toward meeting project deadlines & fulfilling stated requirements.

Participate in project management by setting & adjusting timelines for technical design & build activities, accommodating changes & unforeseen issues. Offer technical support to staff & project teams for complex issues. Apply standards to system requirements, design & project evaluation. Estimate project completion effort & assess how requested changes affect tasks & milestones. Recommend improvements to methods, processes & hardware/software for enhanced end‑user products.

Participate in IT change management processes. Schedule & conduct technical analysis sessions. Coordinate review of data models & data definitions. Communicate with the Program Team, IT staff & stakeholders to develop & implement features that address UCDH's needs. Develop documentation for system design, modification, maintenance & enhancement. Work with IT partners & relevant departments to create system fallback procedures. Provide ongoing application management & serve as the technical point of contact for inquiries, updates, planning & post‑implementation support.

Coordinate with appropriate teams to include application upgrades/replacements. Collaborate with IT partners to address application needs for future technology. Coordinate with other teams to ensure applications are managed & updated efficiently. Act as liaison for production issues, coordinating with customers, IT & vendors on required fixes or enhancements. Document ownership, custody & access requirements for data subject areas. Create & manage workflows.

Telecommuting permitted from within the U.S.

• Bachelor degree or foreign equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Data…