Workforce Data Engineer

F_IT EIA PEOPLE ANALYTICS

Full Time

87900BR

Job Summary

Having significant experience, applies advanced data / information management concepts and campus / medical center / OP objectives to resolve highly complex issues where analyses of situations, information or data require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Selects methods and techniques to obtain desired results.
Workforce Data Engineer designs, developments, and validates workforce data models that integrate traditional and AI-augmented approaches. Leveraging dimensional modeling principles (Kimball methodology) and SSIS-supported data pipelines, this role integrates data from multiple enterprise sources to create reliable analytic datasets and metrics. The analyst monitors and validates results, including generated by AI on platforms such as Power BI/Data Fabric, Databricks, and Tableau Pulse, tuning inputs, thresholds, and feature selections to ensure accuracy, relevance, and business alignment. Serving as a liaison with external vendors, the role evaluates analytic solutions and dashboards for quality, transparency, and adherence to both Kimball and enterprise standards. The analyst translates complex analytic findings into clear, actionable insights, dashboards, and visualizations for leadership, guiding data-driven decisions while maintaining rigorous standards for governance, privacy, and security. This position represents a significant expansion of scope, combining technical proficiency, AI stewardship, vendor engagement, and independent analytic judgment.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $143,900 – $170,000 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The mission of the Enterprise Information and Analytics (EIA) department is to advance UCSF’s institutional priorities by enhancing access to and the use of data and analytics, including appropriate data platforms and data governance, in a manner that meets the unique needs across the education, research, and care mission areas. The department archives its goals by working with clinical, research, education, and business partners to organize, integrate, govern, and transform UCSF’s data assets into actionable insight and information.
People Analytics owns enterprise-wide assets for UCSF as a whole, used for both operational and analytical purposes, as well as departmental and business assets to drive business insights and decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in data analytics or data management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting SSIS pipelines for analytic data preparation
• Experience applying Kimball dimensional modeling principles in analytic datasets
• Working knowledge of data warehouse concepts, ETL principles, and analytic data modeling
• Demonstrated ability to validate, interpret, and contextualize analytic outputs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience developing analytic datasets, metrics, and dashboards supporting decision-making
• Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential workforce data
• Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated service orientation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated advanced problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PeopleSoft HCM or similar HR systems; Experience with workforce analytics or people-related data

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000599 DATA SYS ANL 4

Job Category

Clinical Systems / IT Professionals

Bargaining Unit

99 – Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Center Building (SF)

Work Style

Fully Remote

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Mon-Fri 8-5