Data Analyst

Evaluates business requirements and performs advanced data integration and analysis. Develops advanced analytical and reporting tools utilizing multiple sources of integrated data. Provides technical support.

Admissions \& Financial Aid

Essential Functions

• Perform advanced data integration and analysis
• Analyze federal regulatory changes (e.g., OB3, NSLDS Loan Year classification updates) to assess impact on institutional aid data and system configuration
• Identify student population-level effects on aid packaging, eligibility, and reporting through multi-table analysis
• Develop and maintain complex SQL queries against PeopleSoft Campus Solutions tables and Data Warehouse to support aid eligibility analysis and compliance reporting
• Document query logic, methodology, and intended use for institutional reference
• Develop and maintain advanced analytical and reporting tools utilizing integrated financial aid data (PeopleSoft, Tableau, Snowflake, Alteryx)
• Develops advanced analytical and reporting tools through the creation and maintenance of Tableau dashboards and Alteryx workflow, providing necessary data to functional financial aid leadership at all campuses and careers
• Follow industry standards in reporting tool development to ensure consistency and reliability
• Coordinate patch validation and testing in TEST environments prior to production deployment
• Escalate complex system issues to senior analysts or Oracle support as appropriate
• Document analytical methods, data sources, and findings for internal stakeholders and external audits
• Author technical reference documentation for regulatory compliance initiatives (e.g., OB3/PeopleSoft reference guides)
• Support award year readiness by validating system data against updated federal aid classifications and reporting requirements
• Assist in help ticket resolution, including receiving, triaging, and resolving end user financial aid help tickets related to financial aid systems and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions
• Document resolutions, workarounds, and known issues for institutional reference

Physical Effort

Most work is sedentary, completed within an office setting. Employee must be able to move about the campus to meetings and travel to locations outside of the University of Pittsburgh.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Data Analyst III

Job Family

Information Technology

Job Sub-Family

Analytics

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

No

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., some mornings, evenings and weekends may be required

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Not Applicable