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Stanford University

Systems and Data Analyst

Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Welcome to Land, Buildings & Real Estate Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University’s physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, where advancements across the academic spectrum are made possible. Our work is founded upon the collective value of dedication, innovation, expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are committed to serving the university’s academic mission, as well as preserving and enhancing Stanford’s 8,180 acres, and pride ourselves on supporting the teaching and research of the university as “Caretakers of a Legacy.”

Position Summary The role will work with an experienced Data Architect and Senior Software engineer to support implementation and deployment of various solutions Involving data along with creating the maintenance documents. The role will involve data analysis, Data Visualization and testing. This will also include Executing all programming tasks, including programming, analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, modifying, and maintaining computer programs and LBRE IT’s web applications. Work on systems of small to moderate size and complexity or segments of larger systems.

Core Duties

Assess user needs and requirements.

Design and develop applications that may involve sophisticated data manipulation.

Maintain and update existing programs.

Troubleshoot and solve technical problems.

Create programs to meet reporting and analysis needs.

Design and implement user and operations training programs.

Document changes in software for end users.

Follow team software development methodology.

Serve as technical resource with respect to applications.

Develop and produce dashboards, key performance indicators, and other recognized metrics used to monitor and report organizational performance. Collect and analyze metric data.

Collect, manage, and clean datasets using an extraction and reporting programming language to ensure data integrity

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to apply coding experience or quickly learn new languages and tools

Experience with relational database design and management is required. Experience implementing database applications for Oracle, or SQL Server is highly desirable.

Basic knowledge and demonstrated experience using and applying analytical software, database management system software, database reporting software, database user interface and query software, and data mining software.

You should be able to work in a team environment and follow the software development methodology followed by the LBRE IT group

Must have technical computing background in computer systems, server systems (Unix/Linux/Windows) and a general understanding of networking and databases concepts.

Working knowledge of Python, Unix, Coldfusion, nodejs, javascript, CSS

Basic knowledge of Reporting tools like Tableau, OBIEE, etc.

Working understanding of web application technologies (servlets, JSP/JSTL, X/HTML, XML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax) and web application framework. Must be particularly adept at quickly learning new scripting and programming languages.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.

Energetic, Creative, Curious and Flexible.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated success in time management with the ability to prioritize tasks and projects

Creating and maintaining documentation in collaborative web-based technology: Google Docs, Sharepoint, Google Sheets, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand.

Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS

May work extended hours, evening and weekends.

WORK STANDARDS

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide.

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $113,148 to $137,516 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for you Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first‑ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time‑off, and family care resources.

A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world‑class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

Schedule: Full‑time

Job Code: 4821

Employee Status: Regular

Grade: I

Requisition ID: 107954

Work Arrangement: Remote Eligible

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