Data Analyst II - Business Analyst Focus
Quick answer
Education Analytics is hiring a mid-level Data Analyst II (Business Analyst Focus) in Madison, WI, with a base salary range of $72,000 - $84,000, to connect partner and user needs to data, analytics, and technical solutions.
- Role
- Data Analyst II - Business Analyst Focus
- Organization
- Education Analytics
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $72,000 - $84,000 Per Year
- Category
- Other
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
EA is seeking a Data Analyst II (Business Analyst Focus) to join their team, focusing on connecting partner and user needs to data, analytics, and technical solutions.
What you'll do
- Connect partner and user needs to data, analytics, and technical solutions
- Translate questions into clear data definitions and analytic requirements
- Ensure reports, dashboards, and data products provide meaningful and useful information
- Work closely with education partners, analysts, engineers, and other technical teams
- Conduct partner discovery, define and document analytic requirements
- Map source data to reporting concepts
- Investigate data quality
- Develop technical specifications
- Mock up reports or dashboards
- Guide projects from initial problem definition through delivery
What it takes
- Experience turning broad or ambiguous requests into clear questions, data definitions, analytic requirements, and technical specifications
- Experience investigating complex data sources, assessing data quality, and determining how data should be mapped, combined, transformed, and interpreted for reporting and analytics
- Working proficiency with SQL, including the ability to write, interpret, and debug complex queries in a cloud data warehouse environment
- Familiarity with education data standards such as Ed-Fi, or demonstrated ability to learn and apply complex data standards, definitions, and reporting rules
- Experience working with business intelligence, reporting, or data visualization tools and engaging in the mockup phase, with Apache Superset and Figma experience preferred
- Experience using a statistical programming language to investigate, process, or validate data, with R or Python preferred
- Experience using Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative development
- Comfort working in an evolving technical environment and adopting new tools, including AI-assisted technologies, to improve the efficiency and quality of analytical work
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with limited direction
What you'll bring
How we treat you
12% non-elective contribution to 401k, up to 3% salary deferral match, 26.5 days of paid vacation, 40 hours of paid sick time, 9 paid holidays, 85% of health insurance premium paid, paid parental leave, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid group life insurance, employee assistance program
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Madison, WI, with the option for remote work for candidates with substantial relevant experience.
What is the compensation range?
The base salary range for the Data Analyst II position is $72,000 - $84,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience turning broad or ambiguous requests into clear questions, data definitions, analytic requirements, and technical specifications, and working proficiency with SQL.
How do I apply?
Candidates can apply through the job posting on Tech Jobs for Good.
How to apply
Apply directly on Education Analytics's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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