Data Consultant

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

November 16, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

125B-YN_CS_NPS - Data Consultant 2

Business Title:

Data Consultant

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Providing solutions in an efficient and customer-focused model, Human Resource Services (HRS) strives to enhance the employment experience and satisfaction of Washington State University (WSU) faculty and staff through clear communication, outreach, engagement, and support. Enhancing workplace satisfaction and sustainability of the University, fostering a positive and engaging experience to the OneWSU system.

As a Data Consultant in the Modernization unit of Human Resource Services, you will perform a variety of duties in support of Benefits and other HCM functions within Workday. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, your responsibilities will include:

Processing, managing, and auditing large datasets.
Conducting data validation and reconciliation.
Researching process improvement options and recommending changes in procedures.
Interpreting and applying organization policy.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

This position eligible for remote work with the United States of America. Washington State University's hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time). This position offers flexibility in the assigned work schedule; however, the successful candidate must be available and engaged during the majority of our standard operating hours to ensure effective collaboration and support of team and client needs.

Monthly Salary:

$3,840 to $5,137 | Range 43 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified Staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree including college-level course work in statistics and/or mathematics AND one (1) year of experience manipulating and auditing large data sets and evaluating data sets to support business decisions OR equivalent education/experience.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to interact with large groups and individuals at all work levels.
Experience cultivating an environment where all individuals are treated with value and respect.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and software applications.
A record showing commitment to customer service and the application of appropriate flexibility in response to issues and opposing points of view.

About Human Resource Services - hrs.wsu.edu

Human Resource Services is committed to providing efficient and effective human resource management to the OneWSU system. Working collaboratively, Human Resource Services provides expertise and best practices in all areas of human resource management including recruitment, retention, employee relations, learning and organizational professional development, compensation, benefits management, labor relations, medical leave and accommodation, records administration, and employee recognition. Human Resource Services assists those who serve the students of the OneWSU system.

Department Name: Human Resource Services

Location: Remote

Application Instructions: Applications received by the screening date, November 10th, will receive first consideration. If an adequate number of qualified applications are received before November 16th, the posting may close to new applications early.

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Remote/Data-Consultant_R-14201

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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