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Job Posting Title:
Data and Visualization Analyst - WAE
Position Type:
Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)
Department:
LSUAM Engineering - Admin - Research and Grants (Bonnie LeBlanc Pendergraft (00008105))
Work Location:
2214 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Pay Grade:
Temporary
Job Description:
The Data and Visualization Analyst in the College of Engineering will provide analytical, statistical, and visualization tools to support strategic decision-making and program development, mainly in the area of research, across the College of Engineering and all engineering departments. The analyst will support COE leadership, IT, academic departments, and university stakeholders to design and implement data collection systems and visualization tools. Key responsibilities include analyzing large, complex datasets, designing and implementing data collection systems and tools, generating and maintaining reports and data dashboards, ensuring the quality, accuracy and integrity of data across multiple systems, and integrating data from various sources to build cohesive datasets for analysis and visualization.
40% Support the COE’s leadership in designing and implementing data collection systems and visualization tools to direct and enhance the college and university’s mission and strategic goals, mainly in the area of research. Gather and analyze large, complex datasets to generate and develop measurable and evaluative metrics for COE programs and initiatives in support of strategic level goals with a focus on research. The analyst will evaluate data sources to generate and continuously maintain reports and data dashboards, ensuring the quality, accuracy and integrity of data across multiple systems, and integrating data from various sources to build cohesive datasets for analysis, scalability, and visualization.
20% Within the COE, this role will support strategic decision-making and program development with a focus on research. Develop real-time data insights and reporting to improve the COE's data evaluation and communications . Propose data-driven automated reporting and dashboards to provide trend analysis, communicate findings, and develop narratives and visualization tools to aid COE Leadership.
20%Serve as the liaison between the COE and the University’s data and analytics offices, ORED, SPA, etc. for data flow, collection, and reporting. Work with COE departments and staff to optimize metrics, improve data management, integrate and automate reporting to track and monitor metrics, identify patterns and trends, and provide predictive analytics to improve data-driven decision-making. Design, implement, and optimize data pipelines to support scalable data collection, mainly in the area of research.
15% Works collaboratively with the Office of Data & Strategic Analytics, the Office of Research and Economic Development, and University units as needed.
5% Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in data analytics or related field and 3 + of experience.
Experience in statistical analysis, programming languages, tools such as SQL, Tableau, and Power BI
LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree and 5 + years of experience
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
For questions concerning this position please contact Jessica Waters: [email protected]
Posting Date:
October 1, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
