SENIOR DATA ANALYST

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Position Base
Riverside

Location
UCPath Center

UCPATH CENTER

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The UCPath Center is the University of California's shared services center in Riverside, CA. The UCPath Center manages the payroll, benefits, and other human resources transactions for more than 230,000 UC employees working across ten UC campuses, six medical centers, three national labs and more. The staff at the UCPath Center work in a variety of areas including business operations, customer service, quality management, technology, training, human resources and communications. Learn more about the UCPath Center

POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Senior Data Analyst will utilize advanced analytics tools and techniques to extract actionable insights from complex metrics, facilitating informed decision-making and process optimization. They will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of data analytics principles and, along with proficient troubleshooting skills, the Senior Data Analyst showcases excellent attention to detail to ensure precise and reliable data analysis. They will play a crucial role in data management, reporting, analysis, and visualization across various functional areas. The Senior Data Analyst leverages a blend of technical expertise and sound judgment to effectively utilize skills in driving organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• 20% Create and maintain reports containing formulas, multiple tables, and tailored functions utilizing PeopleSoft Query, SQL, and other UCPath Center reporting tools.
• 20% Update existing metric dashboards and analyze new data to call out developing trends or anomalies. Develop new dashboards and generate reports tailored to meet customer requirements.
• 10% Engage in collaborative efforts with other departments to identify metric needs or resolve issues as necessary.
• 15% Test and evaluate data information and reconcile any differences from expected results.
• 15% Lead complex analysis efforts and identify meaningful correlations to translate into actionable insights.
• 20% Ensure stakeholders across UCPath and the University of California receive quality, performance, and compliance data promptly through various reporting mediums. Respond to user ad-hoc requests for data, advising and assisting with options for providing relevant information.

Experience
Required Qualifications

• Min 8 years Report development and data analytics

Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Advanced Excel capabilities with expertise in use of modeling, what-if analyses, pivot tables, look-up functions, advanced formulas, macros, etc.
• Experience utilizing, analyzing, and reporting data from various source systems, such as PeopleSoft, Salesforce, CRM, contact center systems, etc.
• Proficient in creating interactive visualizations, dashboards, and reports using Tableau Desktop and publishing them to Tableau Server for collaborative analysis.
• Proficient in writing and executing SQL queries and scripts using SQL Server Management Studio or SQL Developer for data retrieval, manipulation, and analysis.
• Ability to learn new analytical tools for process mining, analytics, and optimization, enabling efficient analysis and improvement of business processes.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, enabling effective interaction with stakeholders and other business users, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex data concepts clearly and understandably.
• Ability to effectively manage competing and changing priorities to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Python programming language for data analysis and automation tasks for advanced analytics and visualization.

Education
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Licenses and Certifications
Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification preferred

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Job Title
Quality and Performance Analyst 4

Job Code
007728

Salary Grade
Grade 23

Payscale:
$105,000 - $118,000 - Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

Full Salary Range:
$84,100 - $154,700

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by UCPath Center visit: Benefits of Working for UC

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position will work in a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at UCPath in Riverside and remote in California.

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

JOB CLOSE DATE

For first consideration, please apply by: December 31, 2025.

*Please note that response times may be slower than usual through the end of December 2025. We appreciate your patience and will review applications once normal operations resume.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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EEO STATEMENT

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