Senior data analyst - strategy career

Pearson Education Services; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to shape the analytics function for K12 and Early Career sectors. This role involves leveraging advanced data analysis techniques to support strategic initiatives, developing reporting tools, and collaborating with leadership to drive impactful business decisions. With a fully remote and flexible work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence key strategies while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you are a proactive problem solver with a passion for data, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and SQL for data analysis and manipulation.
• Strong analytical skills to derive actionable business insights.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven insights to support strategic planning.
• Create reporting tools to track KPIs and measure impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics.

Skills

Python

SQL

Excel

Data Visualization

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

XGBoost

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Tableau

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst of Strategy, K12 & Early Career

Department: Strategy & Analytics

Location: Remote (No travel required)

Reports to: Director of Strategy, Analytics

Role Description:

As a Senior Data Analyst of Strategy, K12 & Early Career at Pearson, you will play a critical role in building and shaping the analytics function that supports Pearson’s K12 and Early Career business units. In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute data-driven insights: Use advanced data analysis techniques to support strategic planning and decision-making for K12 and Early Career initiatives. Identify trends, analyze market dynamics, and provide data-backed recommendations to drive growth and competitive advantage.
• Master K12 and Early Career datasets: Become an expert in both publicly available data and vendor-provided datasets to inform key business decisions. You will leverage data to support product development, sales strategy, forecasting, and more.
• Create and refine reporting tools: Develop reporting mechanisms to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure the impact of strategic initiatives. Design dashboards and reports that provide business leaders with actionable insights.
• Conduct ad-hoc data analysis: Provide on-demand analytical support to business partners, answering questions as they arise and identifying new areas for analysis that can impact strategy and operations.
• Build analytics processes: Contribute to the development of the overall analytics infrastructure for the K12 and Early Career sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design processes that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Present insights and recommendations: Communicate findings clearly and effectively through presentations and written reports. Regularly engage with senior leadership to provide insights that shape business strategy.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams: Work closely with leaders in K12, Early Career, sales, and product development to address emerging business needs and provide custom solutions.

Qualifications:

Technical Proficiency:

• Python Expertise: Proficient in Python, including libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, XGBoost, Matplotlib, and Seaborn for data analysis and modeling.
• SQL & Data Manipulation: Strong experience with SQL for querying and processing large datasets.
• Excel Mastery: Advanced skills in Excel for data processing, modeling, and visualization.
• Data Visualization: Proficient in PowerPoint , with an emphasis on creating visually compelling presentations. Familiarity with Tableau or similar visualization tools is a plus.

Analytical Expertise:

• Strong ability to analyze large datasets, identify meaningful patterns, and translate findings into actionable business insights .

Creativity & Initiative:

• A proactive problem solver who thinks beyond standard analysis, identifies new opportunities, and develops creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Comfortable generating and driving new initiatives , exploring innovative approaches, and shaping data-driven strategies.

Communication Skills:

• Proven ability to effectively communicate complex data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through presentations, reports, and written communication.

Initiative & Problem-Solving:

• Self-driven, with the ability to independently lead analytics projects , proactively identify areas for deeper analysis, and deliver high-quality results.

Experience:

• Prior experience in data analysis is beneficial, but we welcome candidates at various career stages who demonstrate strong technical skills and a passion for learning.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Growth Opportunity: This is a new function, offering you the chance to shape the future of analytics for Pearson’s K12 and Early Career sectors.
• Impact: Your work will directly influence key business decisions and strategies across multiple departments.
• Remote and Flexible Work Environment: This is a fully remote role with flexible hours, providing a supportive work-life balance.
• Collaboration and Visibility: You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, gaining valuable exposure across the organization.

Work Environment:

Pearson provides a flexible and remote-friendly work environment. We value work-life balance and support our employees in maintaining flexible schedules while adhering to our remote work policies.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $100,000 - $110,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

Job: MARKETING

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 19202

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