Sr Business Intelligence Analyst

Ascend Learning, LLC•Burlington, OR

3d•$93,800 - $134,090•Hybrid

About The Position

Ascend Learning is hiring for a senior business intelligence analyst within their healthcare operations center of excellence. The Business Intelligence Analyst role assists organizational decision making by providing and explaining data in an easily consumable format and translates internal and external customers’ business requirements into technical requirements and meaningful solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Analytics, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of Expert‑level Tableau experience to create:complex LOD calculations and table calculations, Advanced parameters and dynamic interactions, High‑value, modern user‑focused visual designs and Performance‑optimized dashboards.
Strong SQL skills and hands‑on experience with SSMS.
Experience working with Snowflake and enterprise data warehouse (EDW) environments.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data from diverse internal/external sources and ensure data accuracy.
Experience working in Agile environments and managing multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Self‑starter with strong 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud preffered.
Experience in R, Python, or C# is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop advanced, modern Tableau dashboards leveraging best‑practice UI/UX design, interactivity, and performance optimization.
Work directly with business partners to understand analytical needs and translate them into scalable, actionable 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, enabling faster and more informed decision‑making.
Serve as a visualization thought leader, advising on data storytelling, KPI design, and dashboard usability.
Independently manage multiple high‑complexity projects, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and on‑time delivery.
Coach and mentor BI team members in Tableau best practices, data modeling, and analytical 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.