Facilities and Energy Services Data Analyst

Proposed minimum salary: $5,583.33 monthly
Location: College Station, Texas
Job type: Staff

About the Department

Facilities Management, in the Division of Operations, coordinates and provides follow-up on the maintenance, custodial, grounds, and utilities & energy services of the campus-built environment to support the teaching and research mission of Texas A&M University. Facility Management is a service-focused department and serves as the initial point of contact for all facilities-related requests, from maintenance to access on TAMU buildings, infrastructure, and amenities.

About the Role

The primary responsibility of the Facilities and Energy Services Data Analyst is to conduct data queries, analysis, and mining, as well as generate reports and data visualizations for Facilities & Energy Services and University stakeholders. This role will also support project coordination efforts, particularly for projects that heavily involve data analysis, to help ensure their success.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data queries, perform thorough analysis, and mine data.
• Generate data visualizations for Building Access and all contract management within Facilities & Energy Services’ purview.
• Utilize university vehicles to oversee and inspect various campus locations/sites as necessary for in-field verification of data analysis.
• Ensure reporting data is retrieved in a systematic, formal cadence and presented in a well-prepared manner.
• Develop standardized reports and provide analysis and feedback to management.
• Conduct ad hoc reporting analysis as needed.
• Coordinate project resources with relevant resource holders and other project coordinators/managers; may have peripheral involvement in other projects.
• Engage in ongoing professional development by attending meetings, professional seminars, training sessions, and conferences.
• Effectively present data analytical feedback to management and collaborate with all team members and campus constituents in project coordination tasks.
• Contribute to a safe work environment by reporting accidents and unsafe working conditions, using proper personal protective equipment, following safety procedures, and participating in safety training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in data analysis.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to effectively work independently.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new data analysis tools and methodology.
• Ability to gather information requirements, retrieve accurate information, and present that information in an understandable form (MS Excel, Tableau, PowerBI, PowerPoint, or other data visualization/presentation tools).
• Awareness of basic statistical analysis tools and tests (regression, probability, and forecasting).
• Ability to operate in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with users possessing various levels of technical and functional knowledge, and demonstrate a customer service orientation to faculty, staff, administrators, and affiliated professional organizations.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment system.
• This role may require working outside of standard office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support the demands of technology services and ensure the seamless operation of essential systems.
• This position is security-sensitive and requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules, and procedures.
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
• This position allows alternate work location per TAMU guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel and visualization tools in a business or higher education environment.
• Understanding and appreciation for the role of data analysis in making sound strategic business decisions.
• Proficient background in utilizing spreadsheet or visualization software within both private sector and higher education contexts.
• Proficiency in recognizing the significance of accurate data analysis and data mining in strategic contract management and informed business process decisions.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness.
• Access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while employed at Texas A&M.