Manager Business Intelligence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee assistance program

Charitable matching program

Job summary

Ascend Learning is seeking a Manager of Business Intelligence to lead analytics strategy for the Healthcare segment in a hybrid role from Leawood, KS, with remote options within the United States.

You will build and guide a team of BI Analysts, partner with senior leaders, and drive data-driven decisions by delivering trusted data products, dashboards, and insights across brands and functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, analytics, information systems, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in business analytics, insights generation or forecasting.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with Tableau and SQL data tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of BI Analysts.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver analytics aligned with goals.
• Translate complex findings into clear insights for senior leaders.
• Design and adopt BI tools, dashboards, reports, and KPIs.
• Maintain data quality, governance, privacy, and security standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Business analytics

Tableau

SQL

Communication

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

SSIS

Snowflake

Job description

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

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.