Sr. Tableau Developer (W2 Candidates only)

Position Overview:

The Data Analytics Manager for Sponsored Research will lead a staff team responsible for reporting and data analytics and partner with the executive leadership team to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency in managing federally funded research projects.

This role encompasses overseeing analytics tools like Tableau and PeopleSoft, among others, to enable robust reporting, performance analysis, and monitoring of grants and contracts.

Focusing on incorporating modern data management tools and practices, the manager works closely with the research administration team, project managers, and division administrators to ensure that data-driven insights inform the planning, execution, and evaluation of sponsored research projects, optimizing their performance and compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Data Management and Analytics: Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, employing Tableau, PeopleSoft, and additional tools for dynamic reporting and dashboards. Develop Tableau dashboards and data sources for comprehensive reporting and targeted departmental needs.
• Strategic Reporting and Technical Solutions: Create and maintain essential reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders to support strategic decisions. Research, design, and implement technical solutions, including integrating EVM methodologies to assess project performance, forecast future trends, and facilitate corrective actions.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) Implementation: Implement EVM practices to provide a quantitative approach to assessing project performance, including cost and schedule variance analysis. This involves setting baseline metrics, tracking performance, and analyzing variances to guide strategic decision-making.
• Grant and Contract Monitoring: Oversee systems for monitoring grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and organizational policies. Manage Tableau servers and software, incorporating EVM data into reporting structures where applicable.
• Collaboration, Training, and Mentoring: Engage with stakeholders to weave analytics and EVM practices into the fabric of project management. Train and mentor new Tableau users and project managers in applying data analytics and EVM principles.
• Partner with staff at all levels throughout the organization to design and implement reporting tools for projects of various sizes.
• Process Improvement and Compliance: Drive process improvements using data-driven strategies and EVM insights. Ensure adherence to institutional IT standards, policies, and codes of conduct, incorporating EVM standards where relevant.