Industry
Education Management, E-Learning, and Information Technology and Services
Employment type
Full-time
Job Title
Information Technology,Analyst
**Associate Software Configuration Analyst**Description
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe.We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.
Pearson is the largest provider of educational assessment services in the U.S. Yet, for us, being the leading assessment provider isn’t about scale. It’s about ensuring learning outcomes are at the heart of every assessment we create. We partner with educators in states and districts across the country to help them develop problem solvers and critical thinkers who are ready for college and careers.
The Associate Software Configuration Analyst is part of our large scale assessment group. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience using MS Excel to create complex spreadsheets and extract data using formulas and pivot tables, a passion for organization and meeting deadlines, and the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers both verbally and in writing.
Summary:
Using Oracle P&D, the Associate Software Configuration Analyst supports Pearson’s Packaging and Distribution (P&D) Setup and Configuration Team with the setup and configuration of projects for the distribution of paper testing materials to schools and districts around the country. This position works closely with the Program Teams and Business Analysts to understand test material requirements; using strong organizational and problem solving skills the Associate Software Configuration Analyst translates those requests into digital materials requirements. Additionally, this position supports the setup of configuration files for the Report Development team and may identify the need for improvements to existing work processes.
Responsibilities:
- Setup and maintain P&D packaging rules.
- Verify P&D packaging rules that have been coded.
- Create P&D Inventory files for Test and Production.
- Create P&D Inbound and Outbound Labels files for Test and Production.
- Assist in setting up Additional Orders for P&D
- Archive reporting files.
- Setup configuration files for reporting services for zbatching, extracts, scrubbing data, and validating input driver files.
- Assist in the implementation of new processes and tools that increase development accuracy and reduce overall development hours
- Achieve consistent level of deliverables completed ahead of project deadlines
- Report team-performance metrics and monthly deliverable reports to management team
- Establish long-term customer (schools and districts) relationships through prompt and courteous service
- Monitor timelines and flag potential issues
Qualifications
- Demonstrated proficiency using MS Excel to create complex spreadsheet and manipulate data using pivot tables and formulas
- Proficient working in windows and Linux operating systems
- Ability to prioritize and complete tasks on schedule, and manage concurrent tasks.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a highly organized environment and demonstrates strong organizational skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Familiar with Microsoft Project
- 2 or more years of experience working in a business or educational environment
- Associate Degree preferred
- Experience with XML preferred
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