Tableau Reporting Analyst

Pearson Education - Providence, RI

Full-time - Mid Level

Providence, RI

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

• Work efficiently to deliver high-value reports and dashboards in priority order.
• Identify opportunities for data and reporting initiatives to impact OKRs.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and build dashboards.
• Validate prototypes and deliver continual improvements to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs.
• Generate ad hoc reports and provide self-service dashboards to replace common requests.
• Help define standards for dataset creation, report building, and data analysis.
• Research best practices to ensure effective solutions and scalability.
• Support initiatives to review and modernize legacy dashboards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in stakeholder management, report, and dashboard creation.
• Strong experience with Tableau and Tableau Data Prep.
• Ability to visualize data effectively and consider user experience in dashboard design.
• Excellent communication skills to present data insights 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 compliance reporting.

Benefits

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