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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Advanced Specialist, Insights - **Company:** Pearson - **Location:** Centennial, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software System Penetration Testing, Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Cyber Security, Learning Management Systems, Information Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Pearson PowerSchool, Power BI, Red Team (Cyber Security), Zero Trust Network Access, Student Information Systems, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Virtualization Technology, Web Testing, Software Security, Information Technology, Looker Analytics, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://hccz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/jobs/preview/24617 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Education, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. * 3+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably within K-12 education, EdTech, or a student-facing organization. * Proficiency in SQL and at least one analytics or visualization platform (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or equivalent). * Experience with predictive modeling and statistical analysis (Python or R a strong plus). * Strong ability to communicate data findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders. * Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment., * Experience working in a virtual or hybrid K-12 school environment. * Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas, Schoology, or Brightspace. * Familiarity with Student Information Systems (SIS) such as PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, or similar platforms. * Experience building early warning systems or churn prediction models in an educational context. Ready to make an Impact?, Designs and engineers secure network and cloud architectures across AWS, GCP, Azure, and physical data centers. Responsibilities include threat modeling, network segmentation, monitoring, alerting, automation, attack-surface reduction, and secure connection patterns. The role drives strategic security improvements, partners with product and infrastructure teams, communicates architectural decisions, and mentors engineers. Candidates need deep hybrid networking and cloud security expertise, protocol knowledge, scripting ability, independent problem-solving skills, and strong communication. Top Skills: AIApplied CryptographyAWSAzureCi/CdDnsGCPGoHttp/SHybrid Cloud NetworkingPrivate EndpointsPythonService MeshesShell ScriptingTcp/IpTlsTransit GatewaysVpcsZero Trust Architecture ## Description PVS is a growing K-12 public virtual school network serving students across the US, committed to delivering high-quality, flexible education to learners of all backgrounds. As we scale our enrollment, we are seeking a data-driven and student-focused Retention Analyst to help us understand, predict, and improve student persistence and engagement throughout the academic year. The Advanced Specialist - Insights will sit at the intersection of data, student success, and operations - translating enrollment and engagement data into actionable strategies that keep students on track and connected to our virtual learning community.What You'll Own * Build and maintain dashboards and reports tracking student enrollment, attendance, engagement, and attrition trends across grade levels and demographics. * Develop predictive models to identify at-risk students before they disenroll, enabling proactive outreach by counselors and support staff. * Partner with Student Success, Enrollment, and Academic teams to design and evaluate retention interventions and re-engagement campaigns. * Analyze root causes of student withdrawal, including conducting exit surveys and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data. * Monitor early warning indicators (login frequency, assignment completion, grade trends) and surface insights to school leadership. * Present retention findings and recommendations to senior leadership and school administrators on a regular cadence. * Collaborate with the technology and data engineering teams to ensure accurate, accessible data pipelines from the SIS and LMS platforms. * Contribute to annual strategic planning by forecasting retention. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Developer Time Is Valuable - Use the Right Tools - Kilian Valkhof](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1792-developer-time-is-valuable-use-the-right-tools-kilian-valkhof) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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