Data & Reporting Analyst

Data & Reporting Analyst The Panther Group is seeking an experienced Data & Reporting Analyst to support an Information Technology Services Project Management Office (PMO) in Boston. This role will own PMO data governance, data quality, reporting, dashboard development, and system integration across a portfolio of programs and projects. This is a hybrid position in Boston, MA (3 days / week in office). Candidates must be able to reliably commute to this location. Please note: No C2C, Subcontracting or Visa Sponsorship of any kind is available for this position. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable analyzing data at the record level, building executive dashboards, troubleshooting data-quality issues, and partnering with Project and Portfolio Managers to improve data accuracy and reporting. This is a highly collaborative role with visibility to senior and executive leadership. Responsibilities Data Governance & Quality Establish and maintain PMO data standards, definitions, taxonomies, and quality rules. Monitor project and portfolio data for errors, duplicate records, missing information, anomalies, and inconsistent classifications. Perform root-cause analysis and work with Project Managers to correct and remediate data issues. Validate data for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reporting readiness. Reporting & Dashboard Development Build and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports and dashboards using Power BI, ServiceNow, and Smartsheet. Develop consolidated reporting across systems including ServiceNow, Power BI, Smartsheet, and Jira. Build or maintain connectors, integrations, and APIs to automate data flow and reporting. Automate recurring reporting processes and continuously improve reporting templates, visualizations, and data models. Executive Reporting & Data Storytelling Analyze complex portfolio and project data to identify trends, risks, dependencies, and outcomes. Translate findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for PMO and ITS leadership. Prepare executive-level scorecards, dashboards, presentations, and briefing materials. Review reports and dashboards for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and presentation quality before distribution. Stakeholder Collaboration & Enablement Serve as a key resource for Portfolio Managers, Project Managers, PMO leadership, and technical teams on data and reporting matters. Gather reporting requirements and clarify data definitions and standards. Train and support team members on data-entry practices and data-quality expectations. Influence data cleanup and process improvements across teams without direct authority. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data quality, and governance. Evaluate automation, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled tools that can improve analytics and reporting. Stay current on data governance, PMO analytics, and reporting best practices. Qualifications 5+ years of progressive experience in data management, reporting, analytics, and/or data governance. Experience supporting a PMO, IT organization, or complex matrixed environment. Strong experience with ServiceNow, including PPM, Power BI, Smartsheet, and Jira. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power Query, Power Automate, and Power Apps. Experience building connectors, integrations, or APIs between enterprise systems. Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, data profiling, data cleansing, metadata, and data standards. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including root-cause analysis. Experience creating executive-level reporting and presentations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills. Education Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Certifications Certifications in data management, Power BI/Power Platform, business analysis, Agile/PMP, AI, or Six Sigma are a plus. Preferred Experience Higher education or another large, complex institutional environment. Experience working directly with Project and Portfolio Managers. Experience using AI tools to support data analysis, reporting automation, quality assurance, or governance. Pay Pay $40.56 per hour #INDIT #J-18808-Ljbffr THE PANTHER GROUP