Since 2006, Archer Education, a growth enablement partner, has helped bridge more than 9 million students to higher learning and a better future through education. Archer continues to grow and bring innovative enrollment marketing, digital student engagement, admissions and enrollment management solutions to our partners. 

Archer’s connected technologies and captivating, story-driven interactions cultivate meaningful engagement and a rich, rewarding journey for today’s modern learner.

Archer Education

Stay in control of what matters. Archer is higher ed's partner in online growth enablement. 

THE COMPANY 
Archer Education is a pioneer in higher education transformation. Founded in 2006 by innovators who brought their dot-com startup expertise to modernize the academic landscape, what began as a proprietary search engine that matched students with educational opportunities evolved into a comprehensive strategic partner for universities navigating the complexities of online learning.
We're driven by a fundamental belief that online higher education needs a more effective and sustainable approach - one that empowers institutions rather than replaces their expertise. At the heart of our work is the Online Growth Enablement (OGE) model, a flexible, scalable partnership framework that helps institutions boost enrollments, expand their team's capabilities, maintain control over their unique mission, and build sustainable growth for the long term.
THE ROLE 
The Senior Data Analyst is a proactive and take-charge professional responsible for leading cross-functional initiatives and managing projects with minimal supervision. In this role, they partner with data engineering to design and maintain BigQuery data models for our Performance Marketing (lead and click generation) business, a lead generation and click marketplace that connects prospective students with online higher education programs. This person will be responsible for laying the foundation for both automated reporting and future AI-agent-driven, self-service data exploration for the Performance Marketing team.
This requires strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to identify gaps and opportunities and drive continuous improvement, while owning specific workflows and reporting practices. The Senior Data Analyst will support strategic business initiatives through detailed data analysis and report development while taking ownership of specific workflows and fostering robust data and reporting practices.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Model Strategy & Design: Partner with a data engineering to architect and maintain BigQuery data frameworks and models that support performance marketing lead/click reporting, structured to serve both immediate reporting needs and future AI-agent consumptionRequirements Gathering & Prioritization: Collaborate directly with the internal Performance Marketing team to identify and document data needs, translate business questions into technical requirements, and prioritize what gets built first based on business impactSprint Delivery Management: Manage prioritized data model requirements through engineering sprint cycles, serving as the primary liaison between Performance Marketing's analytics and reporting needs and data engineering build capacityReporting Development: Develop and deliver functional reporting solutions that analyze business functions, key operations, and performance metrics using underlying, production-ready data modelsAd Hoc Analysis: Respond to ad hoc data and reporting requests from Performance Marketing and Managed Services leadership as they ariseQuality Assurance: Ensure that all deliverables meet high standards of quality, accuracy, and relevance
LEADERSHIP RESPONSABILITIES
Train and mentor junior analysts, providing guidance and support to foster their professional growthProvide work guidance and support, including but not limited to troubleshooting errors and collaborating on solutions within and beyond the analyst team
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 
Working knowledge of performance marketing performance metrics (leads, clicks, conversion/click-through rate, cost-per-lead, attribution) and how they translate into data model designAbility to design reusable, scalable data structures rather than one-off reportsFamiliarity with sprint-based delivery (Agile/Scrum) and the ability to write clear technical requirements a data engineer can build againstExceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a varied audienceStrong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsExceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsRobust quality control skills to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and reliabilitySelf-motivated and proactive, capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlinesProficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Suite, and SQLAdaptive to a complex and changing environment
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field, or equivalent relevant experience 4+ years in an analytical role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
Experience in performance marketing analytics (junior or senior level) — lead/click generation environments strongly preferredExperience partnering with data engineers or technical teams on data pipeline/model requirementsExposure to AI-assisted analytics tools, or interest in how AI agents can be trained against structured data modelsPrior experience acting as a business/technical translator between a marketing function and an engineering resourceHands-on BigQuery development experience, beyond reporting/dashboard consumption
WORKING CONDITIONS 
No travel is required, but optional travel is encouraged from time to time for team building and in person strategy/planning sessions
THE BENEFITS
At Archer, we believe empowered employees have the most fun and do their best work, so we strive to offer a competitive benefits package to allow just that. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental and vision plans, as well as paid time off and sick days. Here are just a few more of the benefits you’ll enjoy as an Archer team member.
Invest in your future: 401k plans and a full contribution match up to 4%.Prioritize your family: Up to 12 weeks of parental leave with 6 weeks paid, following the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.Never stop learning: Receive up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement for continuing education.Balance work and life: We offer a flexible working environment and schedule that empowers you to do your best work. Our teams work across all time zones in the US. 
Salary Description$75,000 - $90,000 k / annual salary
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Senior Data Analyst, Marketing Analytics

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