Statistical Data Analyst (Finance)

Must be eligible to work in the US at the time the position starts. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The Statistical Data Analyst plays a key role in advancing the mission of the Student Success Research & Analytics (SSRA) unit within the Office of Decision Support (ODS). This position is responsible for conducting data analysis and statistical modeling to support institutional research and student success initiatives. The analyst develops and manages data models, performs forecasting, and supports goal-setting for Accountability Plans and College Accountability reports. They contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of student success and regulatory dashboards and reports, applying best practices in business intelligence (BI), data visualization, and analytics using tools such as SAS, Power BI, SQL, and Microsoft Fabric. Working collaboratively with internal ODS teams and college stakeholders, the analyst ensures that reporting and analytics are aligned, accurate, and actionable. The position also supports emerging data strategy needs by researching and implementing effective data management and analysis techniques.Must be eligible to work in the US at the time the position starts. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the research or data analysis responsibilities and a minimum of one year of research experience; or a Master's degree in one of the same fields.
• Progressively responsible work experience may substitute for the college on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a discipline involving quantitative data analysis and at least three years of experience.
• Extensive use of Power BI and Excel, with proficiency in SAS/SQL programming and data visualization tools.
• Experience with student success research and knowledge of database management is preferred.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

• Extracts, cleans, and integrates data from multiple sources. Develops queries and automates report generation to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable information for internal and external reporting. Designs and produces ad hoc reports with graphs, tables, and charts using Excel, SQL, SAS, and Power BI.
• Designs, develops, and maintains student success and regulatory dashboards and reports within the unit's portfolio. Applies best practices in data storytelling, visualization design, and user experience to enhance accessibility and insight for stakeholders.
• Conducts statistical analysis to support student success initiatives. Uses SAS, R, Python, or Microsoft Fabric to perform advanced analytics, forecasting, and predictive modeling in support of Student Success Research & Analytics (SSRA) projects.
• Maintains and documents data preparation and analysis code. Ensures effective data management and documentation practices in line with ODS standards to support data integrity, reproducibility, and transparency.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission and evolving priorities of the SSRA unit and the Office of Decision Support.