RIS Senior Data Analyst
Job Title
RIS Senior Data AnalystAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Research Info Systems Service DepartmentProposed Minimum Salary
$7,083.33 monthlyJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Who we are
The Research Information Systems department, also known as MAESTRO, supports the mission of Sponsored Research Services (SRS) through development, implementation, and maintenance of the Maestro enterprise information system. This system supports researchers across The Texas A&M University System. By maintaining and improving Maestro, our employees serve a critical role in advancing the university's research goals.
What we want
The RIS Senior Software Engineer, under general supervision, develops and maintains low-to-moderately complex components for Maestro Research Information System (RIS) with guidance and support from experienced team members. Develops low-to-moderately complex RIS applications, data warehouse, reports and relational databases to include design, writing, installing, documenting, and/or testing (full stack) based on user requirements and analysis using software engineering principals. Responsible for analyzing and interpreting data and producing report for the results. Understand and implement solutions according to established standards, recommend new standards and participate in the full software development lifecycle using JIRA.
What you need to know
Salary: $85,000
Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least oneprevioussupervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.
Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
Location: Onsite in College Station, TX
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of software development experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of software engineering using Jaspersoft/ Power BI or similar Reporting tools, Snowflake and Oracle experience, and experience using PLSQL similar programming languages.
One year of Data Warehouse experience
Data analysis experience
Experience working with stakeholders and analyzing requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and customer service orientation.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
This position may direct and/or evaluate the work of others
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system
Knowledge of ETL Tools
Responsibilities
Data Analyst/ Engineer
Develops low-to-moderately complex RIS applications, data warehouse, reports and databases to include design, writing, installing, debugging, troubleshooting, documenting, and/or testing (full stack) based on user requirements and analysis.
Diagnoses, tunes and resolves structural performance issues.
Maps external source system data to data warehouse models.
Analyzes, interprets, prepares, maintains, and presents historical and comparative data.
Product Owner
Serves as point of contact for customers and staff with complex questions or requests.
Assesses client needs through direct interaction and mapping of current and future business processes.
Collects, analyzes, reviews, documents, and defines RIS system scope based on business needs and requirements.
Develops and presents training for end-users.
Coordinates and participates in the testing of Maestro components across multiple functional areas.
May play the role of Product Owner for low-to-moderately complex Maestro components, to ensure quality is met.
Development Operations
Sets up, configures, and maintains RIS servers.
Maintains familiarity with version control (Bitbucket).
Prepares RIS system and program documentation for clients and technical staff.
Develops and executes of unit tests and functional tests for MAESTRO modules.
Maintains issues and issue lifecycle using JIRA.
Mentor
Participates in mentoring, training, and development of other employees.
Professional Development
Keeps current in professional growth.
Keeps current on state/university rules and regulations with regards to technical responsibilities.
Follows policies, procedures, and various standards.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events,state-of-the-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.Experience all that a big city has to offer but witha reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical,prescription drug,dental,vision,life and AD&D,flexible spending accounts,and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up toeight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation eachmonth
Automaticenrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness:Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance forcompleting a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.