Data Quality

Advanced Associate, Data Quality

Location: Remote, United States

Company Summary: 
Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) provides high-quality, accountable online education solutions for schools, school districts, and students in grades K-12. It serves families and schools through a variety of digital learning and online school solutions, including Connections Academy, Pearson Online Academy, and Pearson Online Classroom. Recognized for its outstanding curriculum, high-quality teachers, and strong leadership, Pearson Virtual Schools is committed to expanding access to quality education through technology and helping students achieve both academic and personal success.

Position Summary:

Working remotely and under supervision, the Data Quality Advanced Associate supports the accurate reporting of student and staff data to state Departments of Education, federal agencies, and other internal stakeholders within Pearson Virtual Schools, including the Executive Team and Legal. This role works with school staff, the technology team, and external partners to complete recurring reporting tasks and support assigned data projects and initiatives. Responsibilities include preparing data for state reporting and customer invoicing, generating ad hoc reports for external audiences, and assisting with data imports, exports, and related reporting activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, initiative, and developing project management skills. Experience with data manipulation, report writing, programming, and moving data between applications is preferred. The ideal candidate should also be able to communicate clearly and professionally with school leaders, district superintendents, and state officials.

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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Capabilities:  

• Customer Centric - Demonstrates a strong customer mindset, both internally and externally, and supports positive customer experiences and outcomes through responsive, service-oriented work.
• Delivering Results - Supports team goals and commitments by completing assigned work accurately, on time, and with attention to detail.
• Communication - Communicates clearly and professionally with team members, partners, and stakeholders through thoughtful and effective written and verbal communication.
• Works Well in a Matrix - Collaborates effectively with peers and cross-functional partners, builds positive working relationships, and contributes to shared goals.
• Takes Personal Responsibility - Follows through on assignments, takes accountability for work quality, and shows initiative in identifying opportunities to learn and improve.

Behaviors:

• Demonstrates integrity and transparency.
• Maintains a customer-centric mindset.
• Shows flexibility and adaptability.
• Brings a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
• Works effectively as a team player.

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.