Manager Business Intelligence

Laudio; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee assistance program

Headspace and Airvet wellness programs

Charitable matching program

Job summary

Ascend Learning seeks a Manager of Business Intelligence to lead analytics strategy for its Healthcare segment and build a high-performing BI team. You will partner with senior leaders to translate data into strategic insights and deliver trusted dashboards, reports, and KPIs.

The role is hybrid from Leawood, KS with US-wide remote consideration, requiring strong leadership and governance to drive data-driven decisions across brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, analytics, information systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business analytics, insights generation, forecasting, or related field.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with Tableau and SQL-based data tools.
• Experience in Agile environments and cross-functional collaboration.
• Commitment to data accuracy, integrity, privacy, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics strategy for Ascend Learning’s Healthcare segment.
• Develop and manage a team of BI Analysts.
• Partner with senior leaders to align BI priorities with goals.
• Design and adopt BI dashboards, reports, and KPIs.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and trusted reporting.
• Translate analyses into actionable insights for executives.

Skills

Tableau

SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Server Integration Services

Snowflake

Leadership

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Analytics/IS

Advanced degree or BI certification preferred

Tools

Tableau

SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Server Integration Services

Snowflake

Job description

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.

Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Manager, Business Intelligence leads analytics strategy for Ascend Learning’s Healthcare segment, develops a team of Business Intelligence Analysts, and delivers trusted data products and insights that support strategic and operational decisions. This role partners with senior leaders across brands and functions to align business intelligence priorities with organizational goals.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

You will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS location. Remote work within the United States will also be considered.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Business Intelligence Analysts, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand business needs, prioritize work, and deliver analytics solutions aligned with strategic goals.
• Oversee data analysis and translate complex findings into clear insights and recommendations for senior leaders and non-technical audiences.
• Lead the design and adoption of business intelligence tools, dashboards, reports, and key performance indicators.
• Maintain data quality, governance, privacy, and security standards to support consistent, trusted reporting.
• Evaluate business performance, identify opportunities, and guide analytical methods and reporting approaches that improve outcomes.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, analytics, information systems, or a related field required. An advanced degree or relevant certification in data analytics or business intelligence is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in business analytics, insights generation, forecasting, or a related field, including a record of delivering cross-functional analytics initiatives.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience, with demonstrated success coaching and developing analytics professionals.
• Hands-on experience with Tableau and database or data integration tools such as SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Integration Services and Snowflake.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen, with the ability to resolve data quality, integration, reporting, and process challenges.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and managing competing priorities in a changing business environment.
• Commitment to data accuracy, integrity, privacy, and governance.
• Ability to travel approximately 5% to 10% annually.

HIRING RANGE

The current full-time, annualized base pay hiring range for this role is $114,800.00-$164,120.00. In accordance with applicable state laws, we are providing the expected pay range for this position. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, current business needs and local market factors. Most regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan.

BENEFITS

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Other wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet
• Charitable matching program

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.