DescriptionThis position requires 100% on-site support in Knoxville, TN , W2 ONLY This role supports senior leadership by enabling data-driven decision-making through efficient data transformation, analysis, and reporting. The position focuses on optimizing and streamlining institutional data pipelines, particularly those tied to lifecycle analysis and performance reporting.
This is not a traditional BI dashboard role. While reporting is important, the primary mission is to ensure data can move efficiently in and out of databases, be processed quickly, and be structured in a way that allows analysts to focus on insights rather than data preparation. The organization is facing challenges with slow data queries-some running as long as 45 minutes-paired with a limited ability for the existing team to focus on new development and strategic initiatives.
This role is designed to bring deep SQL and Python expertise to improve data processing speed, modernize ETL workflows, and reduce operational strain on the current analytics team. Prior experience working with
higher-education or similarly complex institutional data environments is highly preferred, due to the sensitive and nuanced nature of the data involved.
Top Skills - Required- Prior experience in higher education or institutional research supporting student or lifecycle-based data
- Highly Proficient in SQL: You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing SQL-based ETL processes. This includes updating stored procedures and views, improving query performance, and significantly reducing long-running queries that impact downstream analytics.
- Highly Proficient in Python: Python is a critical skill in this role. You will use Python to move and transform data, optimize ETL workflows, automate processing tasks, and reduce overall pipeline execution time.
- Proficiency in Power BI (data connectivity focus): Experience connecting datasets to Power BI is required. While this role does not focus on dashboard design, you will ensure data is structured, performant, and reliable for consumption by reporting and analytics teams.
Employee Value Proposition- This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting data storytelling that directly influences student success, retention, and long-term growth.
- You will have the chance to become a long-term member of a growing analytics organization, expand your skill set, and help build out a high-performing data team.
- The team culture is highly collaborative, with close daily interaction and shared ownership of outcomes.
- Upon conversion to full-time employment, the role offers a highly competitive benefits package and strong long-term career stability.
- Expected full-time conversion salary: approximately $90,000
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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