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Analytics Engineer

Analytics

Exempt Regular 3.2

Location: Adelphi, MD

The Analytics Engineer builds and maintains the analytics-ready layers of the University's Databricks Lakehouse, transforming curated data into business-ready models and contributing to the semantic layer that defines institutional metrics. Working within established modeling standards, this role delivers data products that support traditional reporting, AI-powered analytics, and natural language query capabilities, and helps maintain legacy reporting environments. Strong SQL and Python proficiency are required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain Gold and Platinum layer data models in Databricks following established design patterns, transforming curated data into business-ready and consumption-ready objects using SQL and Python, orchestrated through Databricks Workflows and declarative pipelines.
  • Develop and maintain semantic layer objects using Databricks metric views, implementing approved institutional metric definitions and documenting them clearly for business consumers.
  • Prepare and maintain the datasets, metadata, descriptions, and example queries that support Databricks AI Genie Agents and AI/BI dashboards; test agent responses against expected results and escalate issues requiring model changes.
  • Test, validate, and reconcile modeled results against systems of record; investigate discrepancies, document findings, and maintain data lineage and catalog documentation in Unity Catalog.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Amazon Redshift reporting assets, supporting ongoing business needs and migration initiatives to Databricks.
  • Support analytical and reporting requirements through ad hoc SQL development, data validation activities, and Tableau dashboard development and maintenance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Quality & Accuracy
  • Data Governance & Stewardship
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration & Communication
  • Continuous Learning
  • Customer Focus
  • Accountability & Follow-Through

Skills:

  • Strong SQL, including joins, aggregations, window functions, common table expressions (CTEs), and query troubleshooting.
  • Python programming for data transformation, automation, and testing using PySpark and/or pandas.
  • Working knowledge of Databricks including Delta Lake, Databricks SQL, notebooks, Workflows, and Medallion Architecture.
  • Dimensional data modeling fundamentals, including star schema concepts, fact and dimension tables, and definition of grain and keys.
  • Familiarity with semantic and metric layer concepts and with documenting metric definitions.
  • Amazon Redshift SQL development and troubleshooting.
  • Tableau development and dashboard design.
  • Git-based version control and development practices.
  • Ability to interpret business requirements, ask clarifying questions, and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Experience:

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience building and maintaining production data models, datasets, or reporting assets consumed by business intelligence tools and business users.
  • Experience writing production SQL against a cloud data warehouse or Lakehouse platform.
  • Experience working within an established data architecture and following defined modeling, testing, and documentation standards.

Certifications:

  • N/A

Preferred Experience Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

  • Hands-on experience with Databricks, including Delta Lake, Databricks SQL, and Workflows within a Medallion Architecture.
  • Experience contributing to semantic or metric layer development.
  • Exposure to AI-enabled or natural language analytics platforms such as Databricks AI Genie Agents.
  • Higher education experience supporting enrollment, retention, student lifecycle, academic operations, or related functions.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft, D2L, Salesforce, or FERPA-regulated data.
  • Advanced Tableau dashboard and visualization development.

Certifications:

  • Databricks, Tableau, AWS, or other relevant analytics and cloud platform certifications.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at [email protected].

Benefits Package Highlights:

  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 16 paid holidays (17 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
  • Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
  • Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.

Hiring Range:

$110,000.00 - $125,000.00

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