Business Data Analyst I

Liberty University

Business Data Analyst assisting Liberty University with decision-making through data analysis. Collaborating with various business units to optimize data processes and provide actionable insights.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $45,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis, business process optimization, and effective communication to drive actionable insights and support organizational goals. Proficient in utilizing various data tools and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and mentor junior analysts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data AnalysisBusiness Process OptimizationSQL ExposureExcel ProficiencyTableau Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisBusiness Process OptimizationSQLExcelAccessArgosTableauSSRSPredictive AnalysisPrescriptive Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelAccessArgosTableauSSRS

Industry Keywords

Data IntegrityBusiness ProcessesOperational SupportData VisualizationCustomer Service

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze workflow issues and data integrity problems, provide recommendations on resolution, and advise management accordingly.
Conducting and leading projects to accompany the transformation of Liberty’s business processes through the effective collection, processing, and visualization of data.
Document and optimize business processes by researching industry best practices and supporting the development of solutions for current business operations.
Develop a deep understanding of core business processes and how performance is measured, and work with business units to discern strategic and analytical data and analytics needs and gaps.
Utilize diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive analysis to derive business insights and direct/drive action that increases revenue, decreases cost, and/or mitigates risk.
Possess a thorough understanding of University systems and data sets, and be able to summarize and describe raw data sets for departmental use. Support validation processes to ensure data accuracy.
Analyze data to align with organizational goals and relay business impacts of findings through data-driven recommendations.
Collaborate closely with business units and provide expert input on functional business topics.
Streamline business processes by leveraging new or existing technology, including application and reporting development, while adhering to internal development and publication standards.
Provide operational support to assigned business units' systems, including technical assistance.
Provide regular updates to customers on business process improvement and new technology activities, maintaining a high level of customer service.
Mentor junior analysts on standards, best practices, and advanced analytics techniques.
Assist department leadership with daily coordination of duties, projects, and tasks, including supporting the interviewing process for new hires.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Interest in data, reporting, or analytics.
Basic experience with Excel or similar tools or willingness to learn.
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience, or apprenticeship in a Liberty Information Services position with supervisor recommendations is required.
Exposure to SQL or database concepts is preferred.
Experience with Excel, Access, Argos, Tableau, or SSRS is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
retirement plans
tuition assistance