Job Description

The Resource Planning Analyst is responsible for preparing and executing statistical models in support of strategic enrollment planning and market research. Develops statistical models to analyze and predict recruitment, admission, and enrollment processes. Assists with the planning, development, and preparation of specifications of statistical analyses to meet the requirement, missions, and goals of the business unit. Monitors performance of model processes. Works with system developers to create on-demand business intelligence dashboards of statistical model outputs. Develops databases to include non-standard modeling variables and model output variables to be integrated with existing enrollment process databases. Performs tests of data and sample integrity and evaluates performance of statistical models. Assists with the survey sampling and data collection. Provides technical guidance regarding the capabilities, limitations, and operational requirements of model processes and results. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

35% Preparing and executing statistical models in support of strategic enrollment planning and market research. Develops statistical models to analyze and predict recruitment, admission, and enrollment processes. Assists with the planning, development, and preparation of specifications of statistical analyses to meet the requirement, missions, and goals of the business unit.

30% Monitors performance of model processes. Works with system developers to create on-demand business intelligence dashboards of statistical model outputs.

20% Provides technical guidance regarding the capabilities, limitations, and operational requirements of model processes and results. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

15% Develops databases to include non-standard modeling variables and model output variables to be integrated with existing enrollment process databases. Performs tests of data and sample integrity and evaluates performance of statistical models. Assists with the survey sampling and data collection.

Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Data Science or related field with an emphasis on quantitative research and data analysis or equivalent experience.
2 years of relevant experience required.
Expertise in SQL or other querying language is required.
Working knowledge of statistical software and packages such as SAS, SPSS, Stata, R, or Python, with proficiency in one of them is required.
Working knowledge of machine learning and applications of artificial intelligence in statistical modeling required.

Ability to work in a fast-faced environment; Strong communication and presentation skills; Ability to think critically and possess a strong attention to detail. Exceptional time management skills, including the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and adjust for projects on short deadlines.

Desired Education/Experience

Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Data Science or related field with an emphasis on quantitative research and data analysis.

Experience writing code in Visual Basic, Javascript, C#, or other programming languages is preferred.

Experience with the analysis of latent variables, psychometric and econometric modeling, and applied mathematical programming is also preferred.

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.

The hiring range for this job position is $58,700-$65,000. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Career Roadmap

Function: Business Planning and Operations
Sub-function: Reporting and Analytics
Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized
Career Level: S2

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