Pearson
Advanced Associate, Data Analyst
Edtech.com's Summary
- Support dashboards, reports, schedules, and data operations under guidance.
- Import data from approved sources, reconcile routine reports using Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.
- Create basic charts and graphs to analyze plan, trend, and delivery performance; identify risks.
- Maintain tracker hygiene, update workflows, perform data housekeeping, and assist with backups.
- Assist with troubleshooting Smartsheet access issues and manage access requests.
- Update process documentation and support quality assurance activities such as spot checks and validation.
- Collaborate with business colleagues to capture reporting requirements and translate them into tasks.
- Receive structured onboarding and on-the-job mentorship, including Smartsheet training.
- Qualifications include enrollment or completion of a diploma/degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or related fields.
- Required skills include foundational analytical problem-solving, organization, time management, basic Microsoft 365 experience, and familiarity with Smartsheet or similar tools.
Advanced Associate, Data Analyst Full Description
Data Analyst
About Pearson
At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning. We empower bold thinkers to explore new frontiers and create innovations that help learners everywhere. As a Data Analyst, you will learn by doingâcontributing to the International Higher Education (IHE) team while building practical analytics, workflow, and collaboration skills.
Role Summary
The Data Analyst supports dashboards, reports, schedules, and data operations under guidance from experienced analysts and managers. You will help import data from approved systems, perform routine checks, maintain documentation, and assist with quality assurance while developing your skills in Microsoft 365 and Smartsheet.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with importing data from approved sources (e.g., PDH, OBIA/OBIEE) and help reconcile routine reports across geographies in Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.
Support teams in managing schedules, dashboards, and workflows; maintain tracker hygiene and status updates.
Create basic charts/graphs to compare plan, trend, and actual delivery durations; learn how to interpret deviations and flag risks.
Help prepare dashboards showing early/onâtime/delayed deliveries segmented by region; maintain refresh cadence.
Troubleshoot Smartsheet access issues following documented procedures; submit/track access requests and remove access when requested.
Perform data housekeeping (cleanup, deduplication) and support routine backups following team standards.
Update workflow/process documentation, including naming conventions and change logs.
Support quality assurance activities (spot checks, sample validation, link checks) under supervision.
Collaborate with business colleagues to understand reporting requirements; capture meeting notes and translate into task lists.
Contribute to developing new workflows and maintaining existing ones; draft stepâbyâstep guides with screenshots where helpful.
For Smartsheet onboarding, we'll embed best practices (access control, automation, backups, documentation) from the internal guidance page to support the new hire's rampâup.
Learning & Development
Structured onboarding to Pearson collaboration, workflow, data, and document management best practices.
Onâtheâjob mentorship from analysts and managers; regular feedback on tasks and deliverables.
Smartsheet training covering access control, automation, dashboards, and backup procedures.
Exposure to crossâfunctional teams (Portfolio, Production, PSG, Marketing) and international stakeholders.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a diploma/degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or related field
Foundational analytical and problemâsolving skills; ability to break down ambiguous problems into steps.
Strong organization and time management; comfortable in a fastâpaced, distributed environment.
Clear written and verbal communication; attention to detail.
Basic experience with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with Smartsheet or similar project/worksheet tools is an asset (training provided).
Desired Skills (Nice to Have)
Excel (lookups, pivots, charts) and comfort with data import/cleanup routines.
Exposure to requirements analysis or documenting business processes.
Awareness of MS Project and collaboration via Microsoft Teams.
Schedule & Location
Location: Hybrid (remote + office) with inâoffice activities as required. (India)
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Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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