Tableau Server Analyst

Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Positions Posted On: Thu Feb 13 2025 Job Description:

The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration, headquartered in Albany, New York, supports 64 campuses across the state. We are seeking skilled and ambitious Tableau Analyst to join our Office of Information Technology team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and maintenance of SUNY's data analytics and dashboarding infrastructure, providing critical insights that support decision-making across the university system. Join us in a technically rewarding environment that values innovation and offers a strong work/life balance.

The Tableau Analyst will work as part of a team to design, maintain, and support Tableau dashboards and associated infrastructure for SUNY System Administration. This includes creating dashboards, maintaining server environments, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure optimal performance and usability.

Key Responsibilities

• Create Tableau dashboards for various individuals and groups.
• Support and maintain existing dashboards and infrastructure.
• Add and remove users from the Tableau server and individual sites.
• Manage user permissions and groups.
• Assist with security testing for sensitive dashboards.
• Maintain data connections between the Tableau server and Oracle databases.
• Troubleshoot user concerns and issues.
• Assist in building server documentation and training materials for new users/employees.
  
  

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A 4-year degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Background in Tableau or an equivalent program (e.g., Oracle).
• Comfort communicating and collaborating in a team-oriented, potential hybrid work environment.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate initiative in seeking out new information.
• Strong notetaking and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure, including computing platforms and network technologies.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Uncompromising ethics and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with productivity platforms and software (e.g., Teams, Microsoft Office, Outlook).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience with server operations.
• Familiarity with Tableau Server administration.
• Experience with Oracle database connections and management.
• Knowledge of security best practices for data visualization tools.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data sets and present them visually.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
  
  

Additional Information

• Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $60,000-$73,000.
• Some business travel may be required. Some work outside of normal business hours may be required.
• State Title: Lead Programmer-Analyst (SL-3) and is in the United University Professions Bargaining Unit.
• Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. Generous amount of time off: 13 days of paid holidays per year; 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment. Then increases thereafter. Please see our UUP benefits summary for additional information.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Growth and Development: We are committed to your professional growth, offering hands-on training and opportunities to learn new technologies and skills.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly support SUNY's mission to provide high-quality education and services to students, faculty, and staff across New York State.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a supportive and balanced work environment with comprehensive benefits.
  
  

Benefits

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

• Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
• Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
• Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
• Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
• Please review our Excellent Benefits Package