Business Intelligence Analyst II

Description

Job Title: Business Intelligence Analyst           Date: 10/20/26                      Position: Full-Time

                  II

Reports to: Finance and Business                    Department: Finance          Travel: No

                      Administration Lead

Status: Exempt - Professionals                          Compensation: Salary         Remote: No 

Our Mission

The mission of Portage Learning is to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. We do this not only through superior online instruction but with a deep commitment to expanding access to education. We believe service is the thread that binds our community and our team together. To that end, we choose to …

• Believe the best in our employees
• Invest in our people
• Collaborate with humility, respect, and appreciation
• Cultivate curiosity and encourage creativity

A Place Where Creativity and Curiosity Matter

The Business Intelligence Analyst will work closely with the Finance and Business Administration Lead and other members of the Business Analyst team to support the organization’s reporting, visualization, and analytical needs. The primary role of the Business Intelligence Analyst is to develop and maintain reliable dashboards, data models, and business intelligence solutions that provide meaningful insights and support business and operational strategies. This position will play an active role in both long-term and short-term decision-making by translating complex data into accessible visualizations, analyses, and recommendations. The Business Intelligence Analyst requires technical knowledge of Tableau, SQL, and Python, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, to produce descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive reporting and support the day-to-day activities of Portage Learning.

What You’ll Invest In:

The Business Intelligence Analyst II carries out these responsibilities:

• Design, develop, maintain, and improve Tableau dashboards, reports, and other business intelligence solutions.
• Work with stakeholders to identify reporting needs, define meaningful metrics, and translate business questions into effective analytical solutions.
• Use SQL to access, combine, and validate data and maintain the data models and reporting logic supporting dashboards and analyses.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts used for statistical analysis, predictive modeling, forecasting, and other advanced calculations.
• Analyze business, financial, and operational data and communicate relevant findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Monitor dashboard performance and data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist the Finance and Business Administration Lead and other members of the Business Analyst team with analytical projects as needed.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

Requirements

We Believe the Best:

Portage Learning is seeking a candidate who exemplifies our mission, vision, philosophy, and goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related quantitative or technical field.
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in quantitative analytics, business intelligence, data analytics, or a related field.
• Excellent working knowledge of business intelligence, data analytics, and data visualization practices. 
• Experience developing and maintaining dashboards or reports using Tableau or a comparable business intelligence platform.
• Working knowledge of SQL, including experience querying, combining, and validating data.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, statistical modeling, automation, or related analytical applications.
• Ability to collaborate with different departments to complete important projects and initiatives in a timely and efficient manner. 
• Successful completion of a background check and current clearances or the ability to obtain the following: Child Abuse, State Police, FBI Fingerprinting, and Mandated Reporter for Child Abuse. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing data models, defining reporting logic, and validating dashboard and analytical outputs.
• Experience using Tableau and integrating Python-based analytics through TabPy.
• Experience analyzing business, financial, or operational data and communicating findings to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Experience with statistical analysis, forecasting, or predictive modeling.
• Experience with requirements management and process modeling.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, establish priorities, and achieve desired goals.
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and public-speaking skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Must be service-oriented with a focus on helping others. 

At Portage Learning, we invest in our team members. All employees can grow professionally through our career progression tracks, professional development, and by utilizing our higher education assistance program.

Our inclusive culture drives our mission to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. For those with a disability, we offer accommodation during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview and onboarding.

Collaborating with a Team that Values Humility, Respect, and Appreciation

Portage Learning operates in a professional, collaborative environment where meaningful relationships and a strong sense of community are valued. We foster a welcoming, team-oriented culture that encourages connection, mutual support, and shared success while maintaining a commitment to professionalism, excellence, and respect in all we do.

This is a full-time position. Portage Learning typically operates Mondays to Fridays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employee schedules may vary within those hours. All staff members must attend required meetings and training at the office in Chippewa Township, PA.

Portage Learning is an equal-opportunity employer, extending opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, place of birth, disability, handicap, age, genetic information, use of a guide or support animal, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and accompanies the institution’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory, harassing, and retaliatory practices.

Travel:

This job may require occasional travel outside of the office. Travel would be primarily local during the business day, which may entail one or more overnight stays. Travel on one or more days of a weekend may occur occasionally.

Other Duties Disclaimer:

This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, or demands may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational goals.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.