Fast Facts

WGU is seeking a skilled Data Analyst for the Institutional Metrics & Insights team to transform data into actionable insights that improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities: The Data Analyst will analyze data, build visualizations in Tableau, collaborate with teams to improve data quality, and communicate findings through storytelling.

Skills: Required skills include SQL proficiency, experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in data analysis or a related field; educational experience is a plus.

Location: This is an in-office position located at WGU's headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT.

Compensation: $73000 - $109400 / Annually

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Professional 308Pay Range: $73,000.00 - $109,400.00

Job Description

Ready to use data to shape the future of education?

Join WGU and help us turn data into action that improves student outcomes and drives innovation.

The Institutional Analytics and Research (IAR) team supports and enables most university teams, departments, and colleges to make data-informed decisions that lead to better student outcomes. Our analysts, scientists, researchers, and managers are distributed across several teams: Institutional Research, Institutional Metrics & Insights, Outreach Analytics, Faculty Analytics, Curriculum Analytics, and Student Success Analytics.

About the Institutional Metrics & Insights (IMI) Team

The IMI team delivers executive-facing metrics that define how WGU measures impact, performance, and student outcomes. We partner with analytics teams and stakeholders across the university to create a single source of truth for metrics, turning raw data into powerful insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.

The Role: Data Analyst

As a Data Analyst on the IMI team, you’ll extract, process, analyze, and report on data to produce actionable insights and research. You’ll collaborate with peers in Data Engineering, Product Management, Finance, EdTech, and Faculty, building relationships and delivering information that privileges data storytelling and compresses time-to-action.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex data challenges, enjoys working across multiple domains, and has a knack for turning technical details into stories that drive action.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze and report on data to deliver actionable insights.
• Build visualizations and dashboards in Tableau.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve data challenges.
• Support data pipeline development and ensure data quality.
• Communicate findings through clear storytelling and presentations.
• Continuously learn and contribute to team growth.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, Decision Intelligence, Research, Learning Science, or Behavioral/Cognitive Psychology.
• Experience with SQL (queries, subqueries, CTEs, window functions, performance tuning).
• Experience with Tableau and Power BI for data visualization.
• Sound judgment, systems-thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, reliably, and with a bias for action, managing multiple priorities with support from leaders.

Experience in lieu of education

An equivalent combination of training, experience, credentials, or accomplishments demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements.

Bonus Points If You Have:

   •   Experience working in higher education or with student success metrics.

Work Location

• This is a full-time, in-office position at WGU’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT. You’ll work side-by-side with a multidisciplinary team of analysts, researchers, and educators committed to data-informed innovation.

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Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.