Analyst - Reporting Optimization

Fox Valley Technical College•Appleton, WI

7d•$38 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst – Reporting Optimization is responsible for improving the effectiveness, quality, and sustainability of institutional reporting. This role combines hands-on reporting and analytical work with process development leadership to establish and maintain reporting standards, optimize processes, and ensure alignment with institutional priorities and data governance practices. This position coordinates reporting optimization efforts across teams while delivering high-impact reporting and data quality improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, or related field
Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in reporting, data analysis, or business intelligence
Experience working with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP platforms such as Workday)
Demonstrated experience with data validation and quality assurance practices
Experience with reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Experience working with Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education or public sector environments
Familiarity with data governance frameworks and practices
Experience improving or redesigning reporting processes
Knowledge of SQL or other data querying languages
Experience influencing work without formal supervisory authority

Responsibilities

Evaluate existing reports to assess accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with institutional priorities
Identify redundant, outdated, or low-value reports and recommend consolidation or retirement
Redesign reports collaboratively with Reporting team to improve usability, clarity, and performance
Curate and maintain base data sets, develop standardized report structures, naming conventions, and documentation practices.
Work with the reporting team as needed on new report and dashboard needs to ensure compliance and operational reporting needs are met
Perform and lead validation of data outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability
Identify discrepancies and partner with data owners to resolve root causes
Establish and maintain validation protocols for recurring and high-impact reports
Support compliance with internal and external reporting requirements
Analyze reporting workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and rework
Lead implementation of process improvements to improve turnaround time and service levels
Support development and application of prioritization frameworks (e.g., tiered reporting, intake processes)
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts using established methodologies (e.g., PDCA)
Provide guidance to and collaborate with reporting analysts on reporting standards and best practices
Lead prioritization of reporting optimization efforts in alignment with institutional needs
Lead testing and implementation of semiannual Workday releases and reporting updates
Serve as a central coordination point for reporting improvement initiatives
Influence decisions related to report creation, redesign, consolidation, or retirement
Ensure reporting practices align with institutional data governance standards
Partner with data stewards to improve data definitions, consistency, and appropriate usage
Support secure and appropriate report distribution and access controls
Identify and escalate risks related to data quality, reporting gaps, or access concerns
Partner with institutional research, IT, and business units to clarify reporting needs
Translate business questions into optimized reporting solutions
Provide guidance on appropriate use of existing reports versus development of new reports
Support communication and training related to reporting standards and tools