Data Management & Analytics Manager
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, United States
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26378
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Mary Kate Blake
marykate.blake@montana.edu
406-994-4297
Classification Title Data Systems Manager II
Working Title Data Management & Analytics Manager
Brief Position Overview
Montana State University is entering a period of ambitious change in its use of data, and engaged in significant, positive transformation. Under the leadership of the Chief Data Officer, University Data and Analytics ( UDA ) works collaboratively across the University community to support and expand the strategic use of data.
The Data Management & Analytics Manager position is a key position responsible for managing the four-campus institutional data warehousing and analytics infrastructure. The successful candidate will co-lead the implementation and optimization of Edify, EAB’s data management and analytics platform, leveraging it to centralize data, manage integrations, and produce actionable insights for a wide range of stakeholders, including those involved in student, financial aid, and human resources data. This position will promote data quality initiatives, and ensure that campus data is continually more reliable, accurate, trustworthy, and accessible. This position will also serve an important role in the evolution of data warehousing solutions, working with stakeholders at each of the four MSU campuses to configure and validate data to each campus’ specific needs.
Position Number 4M0327
Department University Data & Analytics
Division VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $79,185 to $105,500 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type Classified Salary
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Data Management & Analytics Manager will work closely with the Chief Data Officer ( CDO ) and Associate Chief Data Officer ( ACDO ) to understand the data governance environment at the University. They will identify or design solutions and frameworks that will serve to address these needs and increase the reliability and trustworthiness of data across campus with the Edify Institutional Data Warehouse. In their role, the Data Management & Analytics Manager will collaborate closely with the UDA data science and analytics team to ensure that governance and warehousing solutions are implemented in an effective and efficient manner. They will work with the ACDO to deploy Edify to effectively share, protect, and facilitate the leveraging of data as an asset in university planning, decision-making, and in support of the University’s mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of Edify, integrating with various systems (e.g., Banner, Canvas, Reach CRM ).
Deliver Edify reporting and analytics solutions that inform strategic planning, student success initiatives, and operational improvements.
Establish data-quality frameworks and collaborate with business units to define enterprise data governance standards for use long-term.
Work across campus to identify new and disparate data sources. Make recommendations to consolidate or eliminate unnecessary sources.
Analyze and assess business processes and their relationships to institutional data.
Embed data governance and analytics into recurring institutional decision‑making processes by partnering with functional areas to ensure decisions are informed by consistent definitions, shared metrics, and trusted data assets.
Uphold data quality and validation standards to promote consistency, accuracy, and institutional trust in reporting.
Review data architecture compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., FERPA ) and address concerns to bring into compliance.
Determine and regularly reassess priorities for data governance and analytics initiatives in Edify based on institutional decision-making needs, capacity, risk, and strategic impact.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of data glossaries and metadata management.
Communicate complex data concepts to non-technical audiences through presentations and workshops.
Participate and make policy recommendations in institutional data governance committees and task forces (generally chaired by the Chief Data Officer).
Represent UDA on assigned campus committees and meetings.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, data science, mathematics/statistics, higher education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in institutional research or analytics environments.
Intermediate knowledge of business intelligence tools (such as Tableau) and scripting languages (such as R and SQL ).
Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills.
Experience designing and applying statistical methods to research projects.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Advanced degree in social sciences, data science, mathematics/statistics, higher education, or related field.
Experience operating in an Ellucian Banner ERP environment.
Experience working in a higher education setting, with a demonstrated understanding of how an institution of higher learning operates.
Demonstrated experience in teaching, training, or development.
Experience with data integration and data warehousing, preferably in Edify.
Familiarity with data governance frameworks.
The Successful Candidate Will
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to organize and work effectively in a matrixed environment with cross-functional project teams from various departments and locations.
Ability to mentor and coach less experienced technical persons.
Ability to identify process inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to professionally represent UDA and MSU .
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful background check
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on May 11, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26378
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Mary Kate Blake
marykate.blake@montana.edu
406-994-4297
Classification Title Data Systems Manager II
Working Title Data Management & Analytics Manager
Brief Position Overview
Montana State University is entering a period of ambitious change in its use of data, and engaged in significant, positive transformation. Under the leadership of the Chief Data Officer, University Data and Analytics ( UDA ) works collaboratively across the University community to support and expand the strategic use of data.
The Data Management & Analytics Manager position is a key position responsible for managing the four-campus institutional data warehousing and analytics infrastructure. The successful candidate will co-lead the implementation and optimization of Edify, EAB’s data management and analytics platform, leveraging it to centralize data, manage integrations, and produce actionable insights for a wide range of stakeholders, including those involved in student, financial aid, and human resources data. This position will promote data quality initiatives, and ensure that campus data is continually more reliable, accurate, trustworthy, and accessible. This position will also serve an important role in the evolution of data warehousing solutions, working with stakeholders at each of the four MSU campuses to configure and validate data to each campus’ specific needs.
Position Number 4M0327
Department University Data & Analytics
Division VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $79,185 to $105,500 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type Classified Salary
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Data Management & Analytics Manager will work closely with the Chief Data Officer ( CDO ) and Associate Chief Data Officer ( ACDO ) to understand the data governance environment at the University. They will identify or design solutions and frameworks that will serve to address these needs and increase the reliability and trustworthiness of data across campus with the Edify Institutional Data Warehouse. In their role, the Data Management & Analytics Manager will collaborate closely with the UDA data science and analytics team to ensure that governance and warehousing solutions are implemented in an effective and efficient manner. They will work with the ACDO to deploy Edify to effectively share, protect, and facilitate the leveraging of data as an asset in university planning, decision-making, and in support of the University’s mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of Edify, integrating with various systems (e.g., Banner, Canvas, Reach CRM ).
Deliver Edify reporting and analytics solutions that inform strategic planning, student success initiatives, and operational improvements.
Establish data-quality frameworks and collaborate with business units to define enterprise data governance standards for use long-term.
Work across campus to identify new and disparate data sources. Make recommendations to consolidate or eliminate unnecessary sources.
Analyze and assess business processes and their relationships to institutional data.
Embed data governance and analytics into recurring institutional decision‑making processes by partnering with functional areas to ensure decisions are informed by consistent definitions, shared metrics, and trusted data assets.
Uphold data quality and validation standards to promote consistency, accuracy, and institutional trust in reporting.
Review data architecture compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., FERPA ) and address concerns to bring into compliance.
Determine and regularly reassess priorities for data governance and analytics initiatives in Edify based on institutional decision-making needs, capacity, risk, and strategic impact.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of data glossaries and metadata management.
Communicate complex data concepts to non-technical audiences through presentations and workshops.
Participate and make policy recommendations in institutional data governance committees and task forces (generally chaired by the Chief Data Officer).
Represent UDA on assigned campus committees and meetings.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, data science, mathematics/statistics, higher education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in institutional research or analytics environments.
Intermediate knowledge of business intelligence tools (such as Tableau) and scripting languages (such as R and SQL ).
Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills.
Experience designing and applying statistical methods to research projects.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Advanced degree in social sciences, data science, mathematics/statistics, higher education, or related field.
Experience operating in an Ellucian Banner ERP environment.
Experience working in a higher education setting, with a demonstrated understanding of how an institution of higher learning operates.
Demonstrated experience in teaching, training, or development.
Experience with data integration and data warehousing, preferably in Edify.
Familiarity with data governance frameworks.
The Successful Candidate Will
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to organize and work effectively in a matrixed environment with cross-functional project teams from various departments and locations.
Ability to mentor and coach less experienced technical persons.
Ability to identify process inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to professionally represent UDA and MSU .
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful background check
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on May 11, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.