Statistical Data Analyst at University of South Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Statistical analysis, Data management, SAS, SPSS, SQL, R, Excel, Oracle, Access, Predictive modeling, Data reporting, Database management, Communication skills, Project management, Data collection, Research methodology

Industry

Higher Education

Description

This position gathers, organizes and statistically analyzes research data. The position determines data requirements, designs data collection tools, constructs and manages databases, conducts statistical analysis of data, and reports results. The position participates in development of research policies and practices in a specialty such as health care, public health, educational programs, educational administration, behavioral science, mental health, or social science. Duties include use of specific statistical analysis software such as SAS or SPSS and may include SQL or other programming. This position may act as a data consultant to several research studies. This work meets the FLSA criteria for a professional exemption by performing work that is primarily intellectual in character that requires a prolonged period of academic preparation. This work is distinguished from Social and Behavioral Researcher by its emphasis on complex data manipulation using statistical software. The work is distinguished from a Statistical Data Analysis Manager or higher level researcher since it is not responsible for setting overall research direction, or coordinating or supervising the work of other Statistical Data Analysts. Work does not require a Ph.D. Statistical Data Analysts use primarily data design and statistical techniques rather than other scientific duties such as searching literature, conducting field interviews, writing training manuals, or drafting final project reports. Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. About USF The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu. Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) [https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf] Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations [https://www.usf.edu/hr/employment-resources/important-resources/ada-accommodations.aspx] webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Responsibilities

The Statistical Data Analyst gathers, organizes, and performs complex statistical analysis on research data to support university decision-making. They are responsible for designing data collection tools, managing databases, and ensuring consistency in reporting across various research studies.