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Northwestern University

Research Data Analyst Lead

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Evanston, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Data Analyst develops computer programs to analyze large customer information databases for companies and organizations. Analyzes data to identify patterns and provide information relevant to a particular business, industry or field; analysis may be used for marketing, or to detect fraud in financial transactions, or for research. Develops computer programs to protect confidential customer information.

$79,826 / year median in Illinois

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

54444

Department:

IPR - Inst for

Policy Res Salary/Grade:

EXS/11

Job Summary:

Leads data management and analysis team involved in querying, extracting, managing and analyzing multiple, complex datasets ensuring data integrity, quality, and timeliness of results. Oversees the deployment of reporting and analytical solutions. Serves on related committees and task forces

Specific Responsibilities :

Strategic Planning Manages and plans for data/analysis requests and projects. Provides consultation to customers on appropriate data management, methodological issues and statistical analyses. Collaborates with technical staff explaining needs of functional users. Administration Designs and prepares documentation for data management and/or data analyses. Performs descriptive analyses for clients. Creates data tables and graphs. Writes reports for presentation and publication. Presents results at internal/external meetings. Development Manages research and analysis using several databases and/or data tables. Determines appropriate sources of data based on requests. Designs and writes programs for data entry, data editing, data management, periodic reporting, and quality control monitoring and statistical analyses. Prepares and analyzes reports/data To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account