Information Analyst

The College Board

Information Analyst overseeing enterprise platforms and application workflows for College Board. Ensuring operational efficiency, data validation, and process improvement across systems.

Posted 7/7/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsDynamoDB

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the analysis of system workflows, defining inputs, outputs, dependencies, and expected behaviors to ensure alignment with business and technical requirements.
Identify, define, and maintain system behaviors, constraints, and edge cases, establishing clarity on how platforms are expected to operate.
Approve or reject configuration changes prior to release, ensuring consistency with defined system logic and operational standards.
Leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance workflow analysis and impact assessment, applying independent judgment to validate outputs and ensure accuracy.
Own validation of structured data inputs used by enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with defined quality standards and business requirements.
Lead functional and regression validation efforts for platform updates, ensuring alignment between expected and actual system behavior.
Establish and maintain standards for documentation structure, clarity, and accessibility across internal knowledge repositories.
Identify, prioritize, and drive initiatives that streamline processes, reduce operational friction, and improve platform effectiveness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in information systems, Data Analytics, Business, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2–5 years of experience in an analyst, operations, QA, or technical support role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with structured and semi-structured datasets (relational tables, JSON/XML, log files) stored in systems such as Amazon S3 and DynamoDB, extracting insights to support reporting and analysis.
Skilled at reviewing system-generated outputs — messages, results, and data records — to check accuracy, catch inconsistencies, and confirm they meet defined quality standards.
Experience supporting application testing or QA efforts in complex environments, including distributed systems and integrated data pipelines.
Comfortable reading logs, schemas, configuration files, or structured/semi-structured formats (e.g., CSV, JSON).
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and product teams.
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Curious and growth-oriented: Genuine curiosity about emerging technologies (especially AI-driven tools), comfortable learning new digital tools independently and proactively, and committed to continuous improvement through feedback and iterative learning.
Collaborative communicator and problem-solver: Clear, concise communicator who works effectively across differences, drives impact through data-informed decisions, and prioritizes what matters most while fostering a culture of shared success.
A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
A team that invests in your development and success

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalyticsSystem Workflow AnalysisApplication TestingStructured Data ValidationLog File ReviewJSON/XML HandlingRelational Database ManagementImpact AssessmentProcess ImprovementDocumentation Standards

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingStrong Written CommunicationAttention to DetailCuriosity and Growth OrientationCollaborative Communication