About this role
About the Role Ascend Learning seeks a results-driven BI analytics leader to design and deliver advanced Tableau dashboards, partner with business stakeholders, and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. You will act as a visualization thought leader, mentor teammates, and own end-to-end analytics from data ingestion to actionable insights. What You'll Do
- Develop advanced, modern Tableau dashboards with best‑practice UI/UX design, interactivity, and performance optimization
- Work directly with business partners to understand analytic needs and translate them into scalable 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 to enable faster decisions
- Serve as a visualization thought leader, advising on data storytelling, KPI design, and dashboard usability
- Independently manage multiple high‑complexity projects with transparency, accuracy, and on‑time delivery
- Coach and mentor BI team members in Tableau best practices, data modeling, and analytic 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 What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Analytics, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of expert‑level Tableau experience with complex LOD calculations, dynamic interactions, and high‑value dashboards
- Strong SQL skills and hands‑on experience with SSMS
- Experience with Snowflake and enterprise data warehouse environments
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data from diverse internal/external sources and ensure data accuracy
- Experience working in Agile environments and managing multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences
- Self‑starter with 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 preferred
- Experience with R, Python, or C# is preferred Compensation & 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)
- Tuition reimbursement