Senior Research Data Analyst at Michigan State University

Compensation

$66,148 – $82,685/yr

Location: East Lansing, Michigan
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 5, 2026

Description

Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking a Senior Research Data Analyst – Data Resource Analyst II to join their Office of Research and Innovation (ORI). This role involves executing complex strategic data analysis, financial forecasting, and operational modeling to drive fiscal sustainability and maximize revenue-generating initiatives within the multi-million-dollar research enterprise. The analyst will design and implement impact and ROI analysis, develop predictive forecasts, collaborate with various units, train others, and contribute to special projects.

Required Skills

Data Analysis
Financial Forecasting
Operational Modeling
ROI Analysis
Budgetary Trends
Fiscal Health
Revenue Generation
Power BI
Tableau
Dashboards
Reports
Data Visualization
Deficit Management
Structural Turnaround Strategies
Self-Sustaining Revenue Models

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Master's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Information Science, or another highly quantitative field.
Required Previous Experiences: Three to five (3–5) years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in complex data analysis, financial modeling, strategic budgeting, or institutional forecasting;
Preferred Qualifications: Prior financial or analytical experience within a major R1 research university, academic medical center, or complex organization dealing with federal grants, contract accounting, or Uniform Guidance compliance.
Demonstrated experience designing, building, and supporting executive-level dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or comparable business intelligence platforms to support data-informed decision-making.
Proven track record in deficit management, structural turnaround strategies, or designing self-sustaining revenue models for operational units.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to "tell the story behind the numbers" to non-financial stakeholders

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