Senior Business Analytics Analyst: Finance & Administration/Budget & Finance - UTK

University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department
University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department

Accounting & Finance, IT, Data Science

Knoxville, TN, USA

Posted on Jul 21, 2026
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The Division of Finance & Administration/Office of Budget & Finance at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for the Senior Business Analytics Analyst. Reporting to the Director, Business Analytics, Modeling & Strategies, the Senior Business Analytics Analyst serves as a senior analytical consultant supporting enterprise decision-making, institutional planning, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, operational performance management, and strategic initiatives across the university. The position leads complex analytical efforts that support operational and strategic priorities, partnering with university leadership and stakeholders to design scalable reporting solutions, forecasting methodologies, performance measurement frameworks, and decision-support models. The Senior Business Analytics Analyst independently translates complex business challenges into analytical approaches and actionable recommendations that improve decision-making, operational effectiveness, and institutional outcomes. The position contributes to the advancement of enterprise analytics capabilities through technical leadership, process improvement, governance participation, cross-functional collaboration, and the development of scalable analytical methodologies, reporting standards, and planning frameworks.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is currently seeking applications for a Business Analytics Analyst in the Office of Budget and Finance.

Required

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience: 6-7 years of progressively responsible experience in business intelligence, analytics, reporting, financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, or related analytical functions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Advanced abilities with querying, ETL, analysis, visualization and reporting tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop complex dashboards, analytical models, forecasting methodologies, and enterprise reporting solutions.
  • Advanced knowledge working with ERP systems and large relational data environments.
  • Demonstrated ability supporting enterprise analytics, institutional planning, budgeting, forecasting, or operational strategy initiatives.
  • Strong consultative, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to independently lead analytical initiatives and communicate recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Ability to provide technical guidance and work direction to others.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred

Education: Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Accounting, or related field.

Experience:

  • Experience with Power BI, SQL, EasyMorph, Excel, Power Query, and related analytics and visualization technologies.
  • Experience with dashboard development, ETL processes, data modeling, and large relational datasets.
  • Experience in higher education, government, healthcare, or other complex institutional environments.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Workday, Banner, or similar enterprise platforms.

Work Location

  • Knoxville, TN - in-person, on-site

Compensation and Benefits

  • UT market range: MR14
  • Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
  • Find more information on UT Benefits here. Benefits include:
    • Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
    • Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
    • Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
    • Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit an application with the following attachments:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

About The College/Department/Division

The Office of Budget and Finance provides support to university administrators in developing and implementing short and long-range financial plans for the Knoxville campus. The primary responsibilities include the preparation of the annual budget and the monitoring and tracking of the financial status of the Knoxville campus.

Business Intelligence, Reporting, and Visualization:

  • Leads the design, development, implementation, and optimization of enterprise dashboards, scorecards, reports, and data visualizations using Power BI, SQL, Excel, Power Query, and related analytics technologies.
  • Develops scalable reporting frameworks and analytical solutions that support operational, financial, and strategic decision-making across the university.
  • Partners with senior leadership and stakeholders to identify analytical needs, establish key performance indicators (KPIs), and develop enterprise reporting strategies.
  • Synthesizes complex analytical findings into concise, actionable recommendations for executive and nontechnical audiences.
  • Establishes and promotes reporting standards, documentation practices, and reporting governance methodologies.

Data Analysis, Modeling, and Decision Support:

  • Designs and maintains advanced analytical models, forecasting methodologies, scenario analyses, and decision-support frameworks.
  • Leads budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, resource allocation, and institutional reporting analyses supporting strategic and operational priorities.
  • Conducts advanced trend analysis, root cause analysis, forecasting, and risk/opportunity assessments using large and complex datasets.
  • Evaluates operational and financial impacts of strategic alternatives and develops recommendations for leadership consideration.
  • Provides consultative analytical support for institutional planning, operational effectiveness, and strategic decision-making.

Data Integration, Quality, and Process Improvement:

  • Develops and optimizes complex SQL queries, data transformation processes, and automated reporting workflows using enterprise and external data sources.
  • Leads reporting automation, data integration, and process improvement initiatives that enhance scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Identifies and resolves complex data quality issues and contributes to enterprise data governance, validation, and reporting standards initiatives.
  • Defines reporting requirements, analytical methodologies, documentation standards, and best practices supporting university business functions.
  • Provides technical guidance, mentoring, and work direction to analysts and stakeholders regarding reporting tools, analytical methodologies, and data interpretation.
  • Continuously evaluates emerging technologies, analytics methodologies, and best practices to improve institutional analytics capabilities.

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