Business Intelligence Architect

Business Intelligence Architect - Computing and Technology Services

Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Generousbenefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirementmatch, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at
Location: Computer Technology Services
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number:
FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITIONSUMMARY:

TheBusiness Intelligence Architect I is responsible for supporting the process ofevaluating, modeling, and visualizing data to support decision making. Through reporting, analysis, and datavisualization, this position supports varied operational and functionalbusiness processes and participates in discussions around reportingrequirements and data visualizations. Creating reports and assisting with the maintenance of the Cognosenterprise reporting and analytics environment is also a primary responsibilityof this position. The Business IntelligenceArchitect I will work as a part of a team and collaborate with peers andcustomers to support the creation of a streamlined analytic and reportingenvironment that will meet decision support and reporting objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluates business processes and identify opportunities to enhance delivery ofinformation for decision making using data visualization. Develop reports usingbusiness intelligence tools adhering to established frameworks and standards.Support report authors with data analysis and design and the development ofdashboards and reports, leveraging enterprise tools. Follow report request and approval proceduresand ensure authorized use of data in report requests. Maintain confidentialitywhen working with University data. Conduct individual and group training toenhance data and technical literacy.

Supports application installations andupgrades and develop documentation and training materials to educate the usercommunity. Work with DatabaseAdministrators to test enhancements to the operational data store andincorporate changes into the Cognos framework. Monitor tools and infrastructure to ensure the availability andperformance of developed reports and dashboards.

Assists in implementing data managementand business intelligence practices that streamline information delivery. Promote the definition and implementation ofstrategic, data-driven roadmaps.

Adheres to published policiesregarding security and support and enforce security procedures at all times. Assist in the identification, investigation,and mitigation of security risks.

Participates in departmental changemanagement process. Ensure that properchange management and change controls are executed and adhered to.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in information systems, information science, computer scienceor a relate field from an accredited institution

Minimum 2 years of experiencein working with business intelligence and data analytics tools (PowerBI,Tableau, etc.)

Preferredqualifications:

Master's degree in information systems, information science, computer scienceor a relate field from an accredited institution.

Alternately, thesuccessful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience andtraining, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required toperform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, thefollowing:

The ability toeffectively communicate issues and results, verbally and in writing, is required

The ability touse effective time management skills, including prioritizing multiple tasks

The ability toinitiate and follow through with work responsibilities and to meet deadlines

The ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the Universitycommunity

Self-motivated& analytical with ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Organizationaland project management skills

The ability tosupport and contribute to the departmental project and portfolio managementprocesses by developing project charters and updating project trackingdocuments

UtilizeUniversity ticketing system to communicate, prioritize, and document statusesof business intelligence requests and projects

Enter servicerequests and work with vendors to support issues. Conduct independent research as applicable

Criticalthinking, decision making, and researching skills in order to analyze aquestion or problem and reach a solution

The ability toidentify and escalate reporting/Business Intelligence related issues

The ability tohelp support and maintain an enterprise analytics and reporting application

The ability tohelp support the maintenance, development, and delivery of solutions that leadto business value

Experiencedeveloping reports and data visualizations using tools such as Power BI,Tableau, or Cognos

Commitment to theUniversity's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of theimportance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent withthe University's Mission. Demonstratedexperience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the Universitycommunity (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with theUniversity Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.

APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University valuesequality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. Weaspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflectscontemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campuscommunity. We particularly encourage applications from members ofunderrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our chartermembership in thisregion's HERC .

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university andits Spiritan heritage byvisiting invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which theysee their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community andfurthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.