The Senior Analyst within Computational Science is a highly skilled technical professional responsible for advancing the university’s research computing capabilities. This position involves independently evaluating, designing, and implementing complex computational systems that support a wide range of academic and research initiatives. The Senior Analyst plays a pivotal role in optimizing and maintaining the university’s computing infrastructure, ensuring it is scalable, efficient, and aligned with the evolving demands of computational research across various disciplines. The position also requires close collaboration with faculty, staff, and other researchers to identify computational problems and develop innovative technical solutions to address them. With a deep understanding of both hardware and software, the Senior Analyst contributes to the continuous improvement of the university’s research computing infrastructure. This includes conducting high-level performance analysis, recommending new technologies, and overseeing the integration of cutting-edge solutions. The Senior Analyst is also responsible for driving improvements in data management and storage, ensuring the security and efficiency of systems that manage large volumes of research data. Additionally, they guide the adoption of best practices and new methodologies in computational science, ensuring the technology infrastructure evolves to meet the university's academic goals. In this role, the Senior Analyst may also provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff and other team members, offering technical expertise and supporting the development of innovative solutions. Although independent in their decision-making, they work closely with other senior professionals and stakeholders to shape long-term strategies for computational science and research computing. They are expected to stay abreast of emerging technologies, lead projects aimed at enhancing computational capabilities, and contribute to the development of the university’s technology roadmap.