Reporting to the Executive Director of Administrative Operations, the Business Systems and Institutional Data Analyst serves as the lead data and systems expert for UCLA’s bioscience doctoral programs and ~50 NIH-funded predoctoral and postdoctoral training programs. These programs support more than 700 graduate and MD/PhD students, 400 postdoctoral scholars, 500 training faculty, and 30 departments, providing $15M annually in trainee support.

Key Role Summary

• Leads the design, development, and maintenance of the web-based data systems that support all training grant submissions and institutional reporting.
  
• Provides advanced business analysis and data management expertise to meet evolving NIH and institutional requirements.
  
• Translates complex functional needs into effective system specifications, data workflows, and long-term technical solutions.
  

Essential Responsibilities

• Produce and analyze data for training grant proposals, renewals, annual progress reports, and institutional studies.
  
• Serve as the primary contact for data requests related to Graduate Programs in Bioscience (GPB), the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), and Postdoctoral Affairs.
  
• Integrate data from multiple campus systems to generate accurate, program-specific reporting, including NIH training data tables.
  
• Advise faculty and staff on data strategies, agency guidelines, and best practices to enhance training program competitiveness.
  
• Train program staff on database use and ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all systems.
  
• Conduct independent analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and recommendations for improving the research training environment.
  
• Oversee ongoing database updates, enhancement planning, and collaboration with developers to ensure efficient and compliant operations.