Tableau Reporting Analyst

Pearson Education - Jackson, MS

Full-time - Mid Level

Jackson, MS

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Sr Reporting Specialist at Pearson's Higher Education Data and Reporting CoE is responsible for enhancing reporting capabilities by connecting data from various technology stacks. This role involves creating intuitive reports and dashboards, improving reporting processes, and collaborating with data analysts to ensure data is structured for effective visualization. The position also requires engagement with central technology teams to implement tools that enhance data accessibility and facilitate self-service data exploration.

Responsibilities

• Drive Data Related Efforts: Deliver high-value reports and dashboards in priority order and identify opportunities for data initiatives to impact OKRs.
• Report and Dashboard Creation: Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements, build dashboards, validate prototypes, and deliver improvements through iteration.
• Generate ad hoc reports and provide self-service dashboards to replace common ad hoc requests.
• Maintain Standards: Define the playbook for dataset creation, report building, and data analysis, and support initiatives to review and modernize legacy dashboards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in stakeholder management, report, and dashboard creation.
• Experience with Tableau and Tableau Data Prep.
• Strong visualization skills and understanding of user experience in dashboards.
• Ability to present data insights clearly to stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Excel, Power BI, OBIA/OBIEE, Smartsheets, and ServiceNow.
• Understanding of the education industry, including student enrollment and academic performance metrics.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.