Data Analyst

Job Summary

The University of Colorado (CU) Anschutz School of Medicine (SOM) Research Office, within the Dean’s Office, is seeking an experienced and skilled Data Analyst to lead data analysis, reporting, and visualization for Biomedical Research activities and Service Centers, and for Centers and Institutes in the School of Medicine. This position will report to the Research Office Manager.

Specific Projects

• Tracking research expenditures of faculty receiving SOM grant funding
• Tracking requests, expenditures, and future commitments of Centers and Institutes
• Building dashboards for visualization of activities of SOM research cores, Centers, or Institutes (with data related to finances, services requested, key outcomes, etc.)
• Extracting departmental research and Center/Institute expenditure data for space utilization reporting
• Creating dashboards and reports of financial commitments of Research Affairs office to support faculty recruitment, retention, and re-investment, and of SOM to support Center and Institutes

Examples of Work Performed

• Analyze financial and operational data related to biomedical research, service center, and center/institute activities.
• Develop dashboards and reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and reporting needs.
• Monitor cost center performance and support budget planning and forecasting.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with institutional standards.
• Support data integration across systems (e.g., Oracle Cloud, Azure, SAP).
• Present findings and actionable recommendations to leadership and working groups.
• Contribute to process improvement and administrative centralization initiatives.
• Aid in the development of data governance and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or data analytics, data science, computer science, engineering, business or public administration, or related field.
• Three to four (3-4) years of experience conducting quantitative analysis and data interpretation, designing dashboards or reports for decision-making, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Master’s degree in business analytics, data analytics, or related data-focused fields preferred.
• Experience supporting research service centers, shared resources, or core facilities, including coordination of operations, stakeholders, and service delivery.
• Experience working in higher education, academic medicine, or healthcare systems preferred.
• Experience using data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel, SQL, or data querying tools.

Why Join Us

The University of Colorado School of Medicine offers comprehensive, lifelong, interdisciplinary learning for health care professionals. With state-of-the-art laboratories for discovery and innovation, a commitment to decreasing health disparities and increasing health equity, and faculty who provide world-class clinical care, the CU School of Medicine is transforming the health care landscape.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position, Curriculum vitae / Resume, and Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Contact Information

Questions should be directed to: Lauren Anneberg at lauren.anneberg@cuanschutz.edu