Data Solutions Analyst

Northeast Community College is seeking a full-time Data Solutions Analyst. Reporting to the Executive Director of Data and Strategic Analytics, the Data Solutions Analyst plays a key role in advancing the college’s data strategy by delivering actionable insights, improving data accessibility, and supporting institutional decision-making. The position designs, develops, and maintains data models, transformations, and reusable data structures that bring together data from institutional, external, and emerging data sources. Working collaboratively across Data and Strategic Analytics and other Technology Services teams, the Data Solutions Analyst helps translate reporting and analytical needs into sustainable, well-documented data solutions. A central focus of this role is supporting the modernization of the college’s data infrastructure, including improving how data is structured, standardized, and made available for institutional use. This is a remote position with possible travel to the Norfolk, Nebraska campus. This position is funded by a nine-month grant, with the possibility of grant renewal and position extension for up to three additional years, subject to funding approval. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Science, Mathematics, or a related field required. Experience: - 3+ years of experience in data querying and modeling - At least one year experience working with higher education data systems preferred - Experience with noncredit, workforce, or continuing education data is a plus Skills: - Proficiency in SQL required - Experience with Python, R, or similar languages a plus - Familiarity with data warehousing and data integration concepts required This position is eligible for full-time fringe benefits package including: - College-paid health insurance premiums for single, employee/spouse, employee/children or family plans - College-paid employee dental premiums - College paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance - Competitive rates for vision plans and dependent dental - Up to 9.5% matching on 403(b) retirement plan - BestCare EAP - Flex spending plans - Generous leave package