Job ID: BL-11531-1 (910990201)
Hybrid/Local Power BI Developer (Azure/Power BI Certification) with DAX, SQL, PowerApps, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, ETL/Azure Data Factory/SSIS, .Net, C#, SPSS, Desktop/Service, embedding, Data Modeling, data visualization experience
Location: Columbia, SC
Duration: 6 Months
Remote Work Availability: 75%
Additional Skills: REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
• 1. Power BI Expertise:
• – Proficient in Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service for report creation and publishing. – Experience embedding PowerBI in custom applications
• 2. Data Modeling:
• – Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and experience in building complex data models.
• 3. DAX Proficiency:
• – Ability to write advanced DAX queries for calculations and data manipulation.
• 4. SQL Skills:
• – Proficient in SQL for querying and extracting data from relational databases.
• 5. Data Visualization:
• – Strong skills in creating engaging and effective visualizations that communicate data insights clearly.
• 6. Analytical Thinking:
• – Ability to analyze data requirements and translate them into actionable insights.
• 7. Communication Skills:
• – Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and
• EXPERIENCED IN POWER APPS, POWER PLATFORM, AND DYNAMICS 365 APPS
• SKILLED WITH SHAREPOINT, STREAM, AND TEAMS
• CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE WORKING KNOWLEDGE
• ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH THE IT TEAM, BUSINESS EMPLOYEES, AND VENDOR PARTNERS. PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
• . EXPERIENCE WITH ETL TOOLS:
• – FAMILIARITY WITH ETL (EXTRACT, TRANSFORM, LOAD) TOOLS SUCH AS AZURE DATA FACTORY OR SSIS.
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• 2. KNOWLEDGE OF AZURE SERVICES:
• – UNDERSTANDING AZURE SERVICES RELATED TO DATA ANALYTICS AND REPORTING.
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• 3. BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CONCEPTS:
• – FAMILIARITY WITH BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE METHODOLOGIES AND BEST PRACTICES.
• 4. EXPERIENCE WITH .NET AND C#
• – UNDERSTANDING OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES LIKE DATA MANIPULATION AND ANALYSIS.
EXPERIENCE WITH IBM SPSS
GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS TO MEET PROJECT AND ACTION ITEMS DEADLINES
• EXCELLENT DECISION MAKING AND CRITICAL-THINKING SKILLS
• EXCELLENT ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS
• ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND, DEVELOP, AND CREATE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION TO DEMONSTRATE WORKING KNOWLEDGE
• GOOD ORGANIZATION SKILLS AND DETAIL ORIENTED
• ABILITY TO LEARN AND SUPPORT NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND TRAIN OTHERS
• GOOD INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• PROVEN ABILITY FOR SUPPORT TO END-USERS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAMS
• PROACTIVE AND SELF-MOTIVATED
• SELF-MANAGE ABILITIES
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR MASTER’S DEGREE COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DATA SCIENCE, OR A RELATED FIELD.
OR EQUIVALENT WORK EXPERIENCE.
PREFERRED MICROSOFT AZURE ASSOCIATE OR EXPERT CERTIFICATIONS:
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED: DATA ANALYST ASSOCIATE
– MICROSOFT CERTIFIED: AZURE DATA SCIENTIST ASSOCIATE
– MICROSOFT CERTIFIED: AZURE DATA ENGINEER ASSOCIATE
– POWER BI CERTIFICATION (FROM RECOGNIZED INSTITUTIONS)
***These are preferred, not required
Description:
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
MICROSOFT POWERBI DEVELOPER TO SUPPORT DATA VISUALIZATION AND REPORTING NEEDS WITHIN THE AGENCY
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Data Modeling and Transformation: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Build and maintain data models within Power BI using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and Power Query.
• Report Development: Design, develop, and publish interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI. Ensure reports are user-friendly and meet business requirements.
• Data Integration: Connect Power BI to various data sources, including databases, APIs, and flat files. Perform data cleansing and transformation to prepare data for analysis.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize dashboard performance and responsiveness. Implement best practices for data visualization and reporting.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with business stakeholders, data analysts, and other stakeholders to understand reporting needs. Provide training and support to end-users and ITS on using Power BI.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation of Power BI solutions, including data models, reports, and business logic. Create user guides and training materials for stakeholders.
• DEVELOP TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION FOLLOWING AGENCY POLICIES, CJIS SECURITY GUIDANCE, AND STATE SECURITY STANDARDS.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Address any Power BI reports and dashboards issues. Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing Power BI solutions.
• Facilitate ongoing knowledge sharing sessions with IT Team
• SUPPORTS AND ADHERES TO CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS
• AWARENESS OF SECURITY-BASED CHANGE PROCESSES, I.E., DOCUMENTATION, DEPLOYMENT STRATEGIES, AND CHANGE LOG REVIEWS.
• IDENTIFIES RISKS AND COMMUNICATES RISKS TO THE CIO AND IT TEAMS.
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