Position Summary:
We are seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst with strong expertise in Tableau and Power BI to design, develop, and maintain impactful dashboards and reports that enable data-driven decision-making. The role requires transforming complex datasets into clear and actionable visual insights while collaborating closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver enterprise-level reporting solutions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in building semantic models, implementing Row-Level Security (RLS), and applying best practices for performance optimization. Proficiency in SQL is essential, while experience with SAP BusinessObjects, Databricks, and other big data platforms is highly desirable. This position requires attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Essential Job Functions:
- Design and deliver impactful dashboards and reports in Tableau and Power BI that drive business decision-making.
- Partner with business stakeholders to define reporting requirements and translate them into effective solutions.
- Build and maintain robust semantic models to support enterprise-level analytics.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reporting platforms.
- Implement governance best practices, including Row-Level Security (RLS), to enable secure self-service analytics.
- Translate complex datasets into clear, user-friendly visual narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support ad-hoc analysis and deliver timely insights for evolving business needs.
- Leverage SQL and Databricks to prepare, transform, and integrate data for reporting.
- Provide cross-platform reporting support, including SAP BusinessObjects where applicable.
- Contribute to the long-term reporting strategy, including platform migration and standardization initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or reporting roles.
- Proven expertise in Tableau and Power BI, including dashboard design, data modeling, DAX, and Row-Level Security (RLS).
- Strong proficiency in SQL for querying, transforming, and preparing data.
- Hands-on experience with semantic modeling and enterprise reporting best practices.
- Ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights through data visualization and storytelling.
- Strong collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities with a focus on data accuracy, integrity, and performance optimization.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively present insights and recommendations.
- Familiarity with SAP BusinessObjects and big data platforms such as Databricks is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of ETL processes and data modeling concepts is a plus.
About Us: At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable learners to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates back to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market.
Equal Employment Opportunity: We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building diverse teams – in identities, lived experiences, and ideas to create a culture where people feel connected to each other and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is the foundation that enables us to achieve what we set out to do as an organization – from maximizing the number of learners who can reach their goals while giving them the kinds of experiences we want them to have, to becoming the type of company we want to work in.
What We Offer: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, a 401K with a company match, and free access to our online programs.
