Research Analyst. Waco LilyLifestyle

What We Are Looking For

The Research Analyst must be a critical thinker with strong communication skills and the ability to be an effective team player while working effectively with little supervision. Primary responsibilities include strategic data management and providing decision support to University decision makers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data analytics, or related field, or bachelor degree with one to three years of professional experience in higher education, programming, or data warehouse management.
• Master’s degree and four years of relevant work experience are preferred.

Additional preferred skills include:

• SQL
• Python
• SAS or other computer programming language
• Power BI
• Tableau or other data visualization product
• Data modeling using star/snowflake schemas

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Design, build, and optimize data pipelines by utilizing ETL/ELT processes. Model data using star/snowflake schemas within Azure-based data architectures. Use SQL for complex querying, tuning, and transformation.

• Use Azure Databricks for data management of institutional research data sources. Develop scalable data pipelines using PySpark or Spark SQL and manage Delta Lake tables and medallion architectures. Experience with notebook-based development, version control, and job orchestration.

• Perform advanced Power BI development (data modeling, DAX, Power Query/M) with the ability to design interactive, user-friendly dashboards and paginated reports. Understand and implement Power BI governance, workspace management, and deployment pipelines.

• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SAS (or other appropriate software) programs. Migrate or integrate SAS processes with modern environments when needed. Perform statistical modeling, forecasting, or predictive analytics.

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission.
• Ability to comply with university policies.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti‑discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory affirmative action/equal opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official notice of non‑discrimination may be read online.