Vista Global Solutions, LLC is seeking a Learning Analytics Specialist to join our team and support our ongoing mission with Uniformed Services University (USU). This is a full remote opportunity.
The Learning Analytics Specialist will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive learning analytics framework for the Uniformed Services University (USU). This role involves designing and executing solutions to capture, normalize, analyze, and present data related to student performance across various academic and clinical learning environments. The specialist will collaborate closely with faculty, researchers, and institutional stakeholders to ensure data-driven insights support instructional improvement and institutional strategic planning.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Design and implement a robust architecture for collecting and analyzing learning analytics data across USU programs.
- Integrate data from a variety of sources including:
- Admissions (e.g., standardized test scores, demographic information, prior service data)
- Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Sakai)
- MedHub
- Simulation Center systems
- Student portfolios
- Standardized exam platforms
- Course evaluation tools
- Other relevant academic systems
- Assess and implement technologies and standards such as xAPI, Caliper, Learning Record Stores (LRS), Google BigQuery, and the Total Learning Architecture (TLA).
- Collaborate with faculty and researchers to identify meaningful educational data points and establish best practices for data visualization and interpretation.
- Develop visual analytics dashboards and reports that support teaching, learning, and student success.
- Assist USU leadership with data-informed decision-making to align learning outcomes with the USU Strategic Plan.
- Translate raw data into actionable insights to support curriculum enhancement and institutional planning.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Three to five years learning Analytics experience and Bachelor’s Degree in Learning Analytics or related field.
- Experience in learning analytics, data science, educational technology, or a related field including proficiency in data visualization tools and techniques.
- Understanding of competency-based assessments, accreditation standards, and educational data mining analytics models.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (Canvas), MedHub, and simulation-based education platforms.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with diverse academic and technical teams and experience working in higher education, particularly with health sciences or medical education, is a plus.
- Public Trust clearance preferred.
- Preferred Technical Experience:
- Familiarity with xAPI, Caliper, LRS, and data warehousing solutions such as Google BigQuery.
- Google Looker Studio and Google App Script, Python/SQL
Vista Global Solutions, LLC (VGS) offers a competitive benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement.
VGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected category. Hiring preference will be given to BBNC shareholders, their spouses and descendants and Alaska Natives in accordance with Public Law 93-638.
