Sr Business Intelligence Analyst

Category: Data & BI Analytics Req ID: 995 Date: May 7, 2026 Location: 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. 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. HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME Develop advanced, modern Tableau dashboards leveraging best‑practice UI/UX design, interactivity, and performance optimization. Work directly with business partners to understand analytical needs and translate them into scalable, actionable BI solutions. Use Snowflake, EDW structures, and SSMS to prepare, optimize, and validate datasets used in reporting and analytics. Provide clear, consumable data insights to stakeholders at all levels, enabling faster and more informed decision‑making. Serve as a visualization thought leader, advising on data storytelling, KPI design, and dashboard usability. Independently manage multiple high‑complexity projects, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and on‑time delivery. Coach and mentor BI team members in Tableau best practices, data modeling, and analytical methodology. Oversee and enhance custom reporting capabilities for quality, scalability, and long‑term value. Act as a subject‑matter expert in data ingestion, cleansing, modeling, and visualization techniques. Leverage deep product and business knowledge to recommend streamlined, efficient analytical approaches. WHERE YOU’LL WORK This position will work remote within the United States. WHAT YOU’LL NEED Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Analytics, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of Expert‑level Tableau experience to create:complex LOD calculations and table calculations, Advanced parameters and dynamic interactions, High‑value, modern user‑focused visual designs and Performance‑optimized dashboards. Strong SQL skills and hands‑on experience with SSMS. Experience working with Snowflake and enterprise data warehouse (EDW) environments. Demonstrated ability to analyze data from diverse internal/external sources and ensure data accuracy. Experience working in Agile environments and managing multiple priorities effectively. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences. Self‑starter with strong attention to detail, quality, and data visualization aesthetics. Experience with enterprise database technologies (SSMS, SQL Server, DB2, Oracle, etc.). Experience with BI tools—Tableau strongly preferred, with experience in Qlik, Power BI, Cognos, or similar tools. Experience administering Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud preffered. Experience in R, Python, or C# is preferred. BENEFITS Flexible and generous paid time off Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance 401(k) employer matching program Parental leave Wellness resources Charitable matching program On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington) Community outreach groups Tuition reimbursement 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. Nearest Major Market: Kansas City