Performance Analyst Senior
Summary
Senior analyst building reports, dashboards, and statistical models to track performance metrics and guide data-driven decisions for a public university.
Beyond Blue
Job Posting Title:
Performance Analyst SeniorRequisition Number:
R-000003053Department Name:
Director, Performance AnalyticsWork Location:
2317 Alumni Park PlazaGrade Level:
12Type of Position:
RegularPosition Time Status:
Full timeEquivalency Link
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Shift:
Days (United States of America)Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for fulfilling analytic requests through data management, reporting, and integration of disparate datasets. Implements descriptive, exploratory, and statistical analyses, establishes benchmarks, and interprets results to identify trends and contributing factors. Develops operational reports, dashboards, and metrics while contributing to documentation, metadata, and data governance processes. Leads or independently completes analyses, advises on best practices, and mentors other analysts. Collaborates across teams to optimize processes, ensures quality and continuous improvement, and supports enterprise data and analytic initiatives.
Essential Functions
• Prioritizes and responds promptly to customer needs based on severity levels.
• Resolves or escalates incidents, requests, and projects within service level agreements or milestones.
• Maintains engagement with all teams to ensure service focus and completion of work.
• Demonstrates and promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Leads and participates in continuous improvement initiatives for IT services, processes, and cost effectiveness.
• Mentors staff in project management, data management, analysis, and reporting best practices.
• Leads data governance, performance analysis, and process optimization initiatives using recognized methodologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, or a related field
Experience Requirement
5+ years of experience in statistics, data science, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
Epic Certified within 90 days
Working Conditions
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never
G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
L. Loud noises: 1. Never
M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 1. Never
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.