[Remote] Data Quality

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pearson is a leader in providing high-quality online education solutions for K-12 schools and students. The Data Quality Advanced Associate role involves supporting accurate reporting of student and staff data to various stakeholders, while working closely with school staff and technology teams to complete reporting tasks and manage data projects.

Responsibilities

• Support academic and financial operations for 1-3 schools of varying complexity by extracting, transforming, and loading student data from school data systems to state reporting systems under guidance, while demonstrating increasing independence, technical proficiency, and ownership of responsibilities over time in the role
• Interpret technical file specifications, export and import data to meet reporting requirements, and document steps for replication and audit preparation under supervision
• Support the tracking of reporting deadlines and timelines for required reports and assist with timely submission activities
• Create and maintain SQL and Power BI reports to support state reporting and corporate requirements
• Assist with developing and maintaining procedures for reporting to external audiences, including state agencies, funding sources, school boards, and partner organizations
• Maintain data sets for students, staff, and course information. Partner with school personnel and program and district liaisons to monitor data for inconsistencies, research issues, and support corrective actions and future prevention efforts
• Maintain departmental process and procedure documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in math, statistics, education, social science, research, or a related field, or equivalent experience in educational reporting
• 1-3 years of professional experience in data reporting, data quality, analytics, or a related field; experience in K-12 education or state educational reporting is a plus
• Strong technical aptitude, including proficiency in Excel, experience working with large and complex data sets, and familiarity with SQL, reporting tools, or data visualization platforms such as Power BI or SQL Server Reporting Services
• Ability to interpret technical file specifications and support the preparation of accurate import and export files under guidance
• Demonstrated ability to support data management, quality control, and process improvement activities while following established procedures and meeting deadlines
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, solve routine problems, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of project management principles is a plus
• Experience in K-12 education or state educational reporting is a plus

Benefits

• This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
• Pearson is committed to providing a flexible work environment for employees, including the opportunity to work from home on a regular basis in most positions
• We believe that flexibility and work-life balance are important parts of our culture and contribute to employee satisfaction
• To support remote work, employees are expected to maintain an appropriate home office setup and comply with work-from-home policies, including requirements related to record privacy, technology standards, equipment standards, and overall expectations

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