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Data Analyst Job
Pearson
Date: Apr 25, 2013
Location: Bloomington, MN, US
Data Analyst
Job ID: 2013-15231
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 1/28/2013
Job Location: US-MN-Bloomington
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Management/Business Operations
Overview
Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.
Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position Summary
The Data Analyst works closely with the Director Business Efficiency to provide analysis of forecasts, reports and Operations work-flow. The Data Analyst will create detailed reviews, summaries and insights using model building, what-if analysis and other data analysis methodologies to support the development of innovative process improvements and efficiencies
Responsibilities
- Analyzes the forecasts, reports, financials and other data sources for Operations.
- Makes recommendation for changes to the processes and work-flow designs.
- Performs complex analyses of business groups and objectives and needs of the operations environment
- Diagrams and evaluates existing processes.
- Organizes, leads, and facilitates cross-functional project teams.
- Develops metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities.
- Researches and analyzes the proposals and business operations projects.
- Makes recommendation for changes to the processes and work-flow designs.
- Performs complex analyses of proposals business goals and objectives and needs of the operations environment.
- Plans, performs and implements process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma).
- Diagrams and evaluates existing processes.
- Develops recommendations to solve problems and issues related to business operations.
- Plans, performs and implements process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma).
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 3 years of related experience
- Demonstrated ability to use data analytic tools
- Compentence in MS Office including Word and PowerPoint
Preferred Experience
- Database experience a plus.
- Test center background helpful.
- Call center background helpful.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to effectively present information to both small and large groups.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to set priorities, manage time, and meet established deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision making skills.
Job ID: 2013-15231
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 1/28/2013
Job Location: US-MN-Bloomington
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Management/Business Operations
Overview
Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.
Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position Summary
The Data Analyst works closely with the Director Business Efficiency to provide analysis of forecasts, reports and Operations work-flow. The Data Analyst will create detailed reviews, summaries and insights using model building, what-if analysis and other data analysis methodologies to support the development of innovative process improvements and efficiencies
Responsibilities
- Analyzes the forecasts, reports, financials and other data sources for Operations.
- Makes recommendation for changes to the processes and work-flow designs.
- Performs complex analyses of business groups and objectives and needs of the operations environment
- Diagrams and evaluates existing processes.
- Organizes, leads, and facilitates cross-functional project teams.
- Develops metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities.
- Researches and analyzes the proposals and business operations projects.
- Makes recommendation for changes to the processes and work-flow designs.
- Performs complex analyses of proposals business goals and objectives and needs of the operations environment.
- Plans, performs and implements process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma).
- Diagrams and evaluates existing processes.
- Develops recommendations to solve problems and issues related to business operations.
- Plans, performs and implements process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma).
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 3 years of related experience
- Demonstrated ability to use data analytic tools
- Compentence in MS Office including Word and PowerPoint
Preferred Experience
- Database experience a plus.
- Test center background helpful.
- Call center background helpful.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to effectively present information to both small and large groups.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to set priorities, manage time, and meet established deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision making skills.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
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