General Information
| Job Description | BUS INTEL SPEC 3 | Working Title | Senior Data Analyst |
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| Job Code | 004959 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | Clinical Affairs - D02007 | Department Head | Simon Linwood |
| Supervisor | Stanley Augustine | Effective Date | 09/19/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Applies skills and experience as a seasoned business analytics professional to projects of medium size at all levels of complexity, or to portions of large, multidimensional projects. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under direction from the Director of Clinical Finance and the Chief Information Officer (CIO), this position will contribute to UCR Health's growth and success by serving as the technical expert for the use of business intelligence (BI) solutions using data extracts from Epic EMR and other data sources. This will include serving as the expert in using BI product sets to establish high impact performance analytic reports and dashboards relating to clinical operations and expansion. Specifically, will work with SOM IT, other analysts, end users, data owners, and BI and data management professionals to perform work. The BI solutions could include but not limited to PowerBI, Qlik, SSRS, OBIEE, Cognos, Spotfire, SAS and R. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Related degrees including computer science, information systems, engineering or related field. | Preferred |
| Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| Proficient in developing technical specifications, presentations, training materials, user documentation, and technical documentation. Demonstrated success with overseeing software development lifecycle for enterprise-wide BI projects | Required |
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| BI and analytics in the Healthcare, Education and Research. | Preferred |
| Experience with BI and analytic tools such as PowerBI, Qlik, SSRS, OBIEE, Cognos, Spotfire, SAS and R. | Preferred |
| Five (5) years of experience designing, developing, testing and implementing secure, scalable and high-performance BI and analytic solutions; at least 3 years of experience as PowerBI or Tableau Developer | Required |
| Experience with dimensional data modeling and relational databases. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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| Serve as a technical leader and advisor to information technology and departmental BI developers on the BI product sets. Lead the development of BI solution prototypes that demonstrate performance and usability to business and IT stakeholders. Configure and utilize BI solution set to meet BI objectives. Oversee of the design and implementation of BI solutions including data acquisition process design, use of BI technology features and functions, business rules processing, and data aggregation and summarization techniques. | 20 |
Consults with end users to gather and clarify data and reporting needs for complex business intelligence solutions and analytics. Writes queries, develops report templates, and dashboards.
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15 |
| Take technical ownership of the implementation of BI solution set, overseeing: daily support, security, access control, upgrades patching end-users, technical training usage and resource monitoring. Ensure the BI infrastructure conforms to security standards and that appropriate access controls are in place. Communicate and work closely with SOM IT to implement the needs above. | 15 |
| Performs predictive analysis and forecasting to provide information that supports organizational goals. Mines data to quantify relationships and identify issues warranting further analysis. | 10 |
Conducts industry benchmarking analysis and develops quantitative business cases. Presents recommendations to managers.
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10 |
| Identifies and analyzes errors and problems for end users, developing and applying functional solutions and/or conducting specific training as needed. | 10 |
Conducts on-going analyses of data sources and data sets. Identifies issues and collaborates on developing solutions to data management challenges.
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10 |
Participates in developing and/or delivering curriculum for end user training to ensure user competence, data access, and optimal performance of BI tools and processes.
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5 |
| Coordinates development of new Standard SOP to assist in standardization of routine processes to communicate and support the BI technology used by the business unit. Supports agile process, change and innovation. Seeks improvements in services. Consults with business units, using feedback to improve use of data analytics for end users. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Thorough knowledge of relevant internal databases, BI applications and tools. Ability to produce high-quality reports and documentation. | Required |
| Ability to train staff at a variety of technical skill levels. Experience in developing technical staff. | Required |
| Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner. | Required |
| Strong leadership, influencing, collaboration and negotiation skills. | Required |
| Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex information, assess problems, and develop and effective solutions. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of business intelligence functions, analytics, industry standards and best practices. | Required |
| Proven ability to serve as a technical resource providing advice and counsel on business intelligence issues. | Required |
| Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with a broad range of professional and technical staff. | Required |
| Detail oriented, with ability to manage time and organize competing priorities. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Position is located off-campus at the UC Intelli-Center. |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |