Data Analyst (W2 Contract Only/ No 3rd Parties)

Role: Data Analyst Location: Remote Duration: 6 Months Contract Pay Rate: $47/hr on W2 Job Summary: The Analyst, Channel Operations plays a key role in enabling and optimizing third-party distribution channels through effective data management, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. This position partners with internal stakeholders and external distributors to ensure accurate data transmission, streamline operations, and support strategic channel initiatives. Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day support for channel operations, assisting with data alignment and reconciliation between internal systems and external distribution partners • Monitor and validate data across third-party platforms to ensure accuracy and escalate discrepancies as needed • Collaborate with Sales, Analytics, and internal teams to support channel processes and respond to operational requests • Support multiple operational initiatives, including both as a external representative of MHE operations as well as partner with stakeholders internally as a SME for distribution processes • Partners with Sales and GTM teams on channel operation processes and support dispute escalation as directed by the Sr Director Must Have for this role: • We are looking for a Strong Channel operations analyst, Business Analyst, or Data Analyst. • This person will be working with the new project team, and the channel partners to manage the data and making process improvement. • We are looking for someone who has hands on experience in monitoring and validating data across third-party platforms to ensure accuracy and escalate discrepancies. • This person will be working on large database and manipulating the big data. • Candidate should have experience in Accounting & Billing. • Must have experience in Excel, Pivot tables, and SQL Queries. Salesforce is nice to have. Preferred: • Detailed working knowledge of course material distribution landscape in the Higher Education market. • Exposure to data analysis tools (such as Power BI, Tableau or Alteryx) • Experience using Business Intelligence queries or SQL.