Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Data and Research, the Senior Research Analyst will: Work collaboratively with campus partners to develop an outcomes-based assessment plan, assess the effectiveness of BTC’s Competency-Based Education (CBE) implementation (e.g., redesigned instructional model, adjusted student support services, and new faculty training), and identify areas of improvement based on the assessment; Create and/or enhance existing data systems—including data dashboards to track student enrollment, course success, persistence, time-to-completion, and credential attainment—to help employees analyze data related to student and employee engagement with CBE experiences; Design data collection instruments (e.g., activity tracking mechanisms, survey, interview/focus group protocols), conduct interviews/focus group sessions, and administer surveys; Develop a workforce demand data system that integrates existing regional and/or State resources and practices; Develop and provide training to BTC employees related to analyzing regional industry demand data and engaging in data-informed workforce development planning; Respond to and track relevant data and research requests from internal and external audiences; Work with the Title III SIP grant team to track the performance of project objectives and assist with external evaluation processes as appropriate; Contribute to the advancement of BTC’s culture of inquiry and evidence by providing relevant project data and analyses for use in planning and decision-making; Operate a variety of research and analytic computer application programs (e.g., SQL Server Management Studio [SSMS], PeopleSoft [PS] Query, Tableau, R Statistical Computing Software, statistical applications of Microsoft Access and Excel); Identify and work with appropriate departments to address issues pertaining to data quality control (e.g., data input accuracy and consistency); Apply legal and ethical components involved in conducting research and analysis (e.g., Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act [FERPA], human subjects protection); Present complex information to non-technical audiences; Maintain regular, ongoing communications with Title III SIP grant team members and key Institutional Planning & Assessment department partners across campus; Serve as a member on committees or groups that require data or accountability/performance measures and participate in the activities of the Research and Planning Commission (RPC) of the WA State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC); and. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution; Experience with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods data analysis and assessment including using multiple data resources to support institutional/organizational improvement and data-informed decision-making; Experience with project management and working collaboratively with colleagues; Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), SQL utilization software (e.g., SSMS), statistical tools (e.g., Python, R, SAS, SPSS), data visualization tools (e.g., Shiny, Tableau), the Oracle PeopleSoft ERP system, qualitative assessment tools (e.g., SurveyMonkey, Microsoft Forms) and/or related data structures and reporting tools; Experience teaching and/or providing training and technical assistance to adult learners; Professional experience in higher education and/or a research setting; Experience with using Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) statewide data management systems, data warehouses, and/or processes related to allocation and funding; Experience with Washington State labor market data; Experience applying best practices in data visualization (e.g., dashboards); Experience with maintaining data confidentiality and security, and adhering to research ethics.