Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascend Technologies is seeking a Data Analytics & Reporting Lead to own data and analytics across the organization. The role connects operational data to business outcomes by building dashboards, models, and predictive tools, while partnering with teams to define trusted metrics, improve governance, and enable self-service analytics.
Responsibilities
- Work with source systems (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Paylocity, Sage Intacct) via SQL and APIs to extract, normalize, and shape data, defining what lives in the central infrastructure and maintaining a trusted foundation: consistent definitions, documented transformation logic, and proactive resolution of data quality issues
- Design and build executive-ready dashboards and reports in Power BI and custom Claude-built dashboards, for internal leadership and select client-facing use, translating complex data into clear visual narratives for technical and non-technical audiences
- Partner with the Data & AI Architect on predictive models and forecasting tools that surface actionable insights, and report on Claude and AI usage to help teams use Claude with governed data
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to surface reporting needs, define metrics, and turn business requirements into scalable data models and dashboard specs, mapping workflows to find where analytics can drive better outcomes
- Own the business-facing data dictionary and certified metrics, participate in the Data Governance Committee, and serve as the primary analytical requirements input to the central data infrastructure
- Eliminate manual, redundant reporting by building toward automation and self-service analytics, and act as a thought leader who brings new tools and ideas as the analytics function matures
- Other responsibilities as assigned by management
Skills
- At least 3-5+ years in a business intelligence, data analyst, data architect, or similar role with a proven track record of building and delivering dashboards and reports
- Strong ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries across relational databases
- Hands-on experience with at least one major BI platform (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability to work with messy, multi-source data and produce clean, consistent analytical outputs
- Able to manage workload independently, prioritize competing requests, and iterate toward high-quality outputs without close oversight
- Familiarity with Salesforce, ServiceNow, Paylocity, or Sage Intacct data models
- Experience with dbt, Python, Claude or other AI tools, or forecasting and machine learning concepts
- Background in managed services; PL-300 or equivalent BI credential
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement savings options
- Flexible time off (FTO)
- Professional development opportunities
- Remote work
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