Data Analyst, Associate

Employer: Georgia State University
Location: Atlanta, GA

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Data Analyst Associate

University Research Services & Administration (URSA)

Georgia State University

Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)

Introduction to the Department

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Data Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in data analytics, reporting, dashboard development, automation, and data visualization using tools and technologies such as Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, SQL, or comparable platforms. Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance reporting, analytics, and business processes is highly desirable.

Reporting to the Web Developer, Lead, this position serves as the primary technical resource for data-driven reporting, analytics, dashboard development, and continuous process improvement within the research administration enterprise. The Data Analyst will transform complex data into meaningful analysis, develop automated reporting solutions, and support strategic decision-making while collaborating with business and technical stakeholders. The incumbent will also maintain sufficient operational knowledge to provide business continuity support for award setup, invoicing, and selected post-award activities as needed.

WHAT MAKES ORES GREAT PLACE?

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
A rapidly growing research portfolio.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Data Analyst, Associate are the following:

Support our Grant Accounting System (Workday) and related research administration systems.

Assist with the development and maintenance of reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.

Write and maintain SQL queries and analytical reports as needed.

Support operational and executive reporting needs.

Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution.

Participate in system testing, upgrades, semi-annual system enhancement releases, and validation.

Monitor data integrity and recommend corrective actions.

Support data integration, validation, and reconciliation between the Research Portal, Workday Grants, and other institutional systems.

Collaborate with functional and technical stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and implement system enhancements that improve business processes and user experience.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and user guides related to enterprise research systems.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit
10/21/26, 10:59:00 PM

College/Business Unit: Research & Sponsored Programs
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 10/07/26, 2:11:34 PM

Founded in 1913 in Atlanta, Georgia State University is the second-largest and one of four research institutions in the University System of Georgia. The University serves one-fourth of the graduate students in the university system; it is within a one-hour commute of more than one-third of the state’s population. Approximately 80 percent of all Georgia State alumni live and work in Georgia.

Georgia State’s main campus is located on 34 acres in downtown Atlanta. University centers in Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead and Henry County offer students convenient suburban locations for graduate courses in business and education.

More than 50,000 students annually attend Georgia State University. While 90 percent of the students are from Georgia, students also come from all 50 states and 160 countries. More than 1,400 international students attend Georgia State and graduate students comprise 31 percent of the student population.

The University offers more than 52 degree programs in more than 250 fields of study – from public policy and African-American studies to biology and health sciences. Degrees are offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels through six units: the College of Arts and Sciences, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Law and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. In addition to the numerous degree programs, Georgia State offers full- and part-time programs and day, evening and weekend classes.

Students have many choices in extracurricular activities including more than 22 fraternities and sororities; and some 250 chartered student groups, including 60 degree-related student groups, seven religious, 24 law-oriented and 22 multicultural/international groups; and 10 honor societies. There is also an active student government association which includes the student senate and the judicial board.

The Georgia State Panthers are members of the Colonial Athletic Association and compete in 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, track and volleyball. The university announced in April 2008 that is will begin Division I-AA football in 2010.

The university’s innovative Touch the Earth program brings outdoor recreation ranging from backpacking, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, rafting and water-skiing to out-of-state snow-skiing and snorkeling trips. And WRAS, Georgia State’s popular 100,000-watt radio voice, is the most powerful student-run radio station in the United States.