BI Developer – Planning Analytics & Reporting

Computer Task; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

CTG is seeking a BI Developer – Planning Analytics & Reporting for our client in Dallas, TX. This onsite role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining Cognos reports, dashboards, and TM1 planning models to support enterprise planning and reporting needs.

The ideal candidate has 9+ years of experience with IBM Cognos, TM1/Planning Analytics, and strong SQL skills across Oracle/SQL Server/DB2. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with hands-on analytics and collaboration

Qualifications

• 9+ years of hands-on IBM Cognos development experience.
• Experience with enterprise-level reports, dashboards, and data models.
• Experience with Cognos Analytics 11.x/12.x, Report Studio, and Framework Manager.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Cognos reports, dashboards, and scorecards.
• Build and optimize Framework Manager models and query subjects.
• Develop and manage TM1/IBM Planning Analytics cubes and TI processes.
• Translate business requirements into scalable BI solutions with minimal oversight.
• Troubleshoot report performance issues and data discrepancies across environments.
• Coordinate with data warehouse and ETL teams to align with data models.
• Support Cognos lifecycle management, deployment, and multi-environment promotion.
• Configure and maintain Cognos security, including LDAP/AD integration.

Skills

Cognos Analytics 11/12

Report Studio

Framework Manager

Analysis Studio

SQL

TM1 / Planning Analytics

Dimensional Modeling

Data Warehousing

LDAP / Active Directory

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / related field

Tools

Turbo Integrator (TI)

Job description

CTG is seeking to fill a BI Developer – Planning Analytics & Reporting position for our client.

Location: Dallas, TX – Onsite

Duration: 6 months

Duties:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex Cognos reports, dashboards, and scorecards using Report Studio, Analysis Studio, and Cognos Analytics 11.x/12.x.
• Build and optimize Framework Manager models, namespaces, and query subjects to support enterprise reporting requirements.
• Develop and manage TM1/IBM Planning Analytics cubes, dimensions, and Turbo Integrator (TI) processes for financial and operational planning.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable, high-performance BI and reporting solutions with minimal oversight.
• Troubleshoot and resolve report performance issues, metadata defects, and data discrepancies across development, test, and production environments.
• Partner with data warehouse and ETL teams to ensure reporting solutions align with dimensional and relational data models.
• Support Cognos lifecycle management, deployment, and promotion across multiple environments.
• Configure and maintain Cognos security, including LDAP/Active Directory integration.

Skills:

• IBM Cognos Analytics 11/12, Report Studio, Framework Manager, and Analysis Studio.
• Strong SQL skills across relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or DB2.
• TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics and Turbo Integrator (TI) development strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of dimensional modeling, including star and snowflake schemas.
• Knowledge of data warehouse concepts and enterprise reporting architectures.
• Experience with Cognos deployment, lifecycle management, and multi‑environment promotion.
• Familiarity with LDAP/Active Directory integration and Cognos security configuration.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions.

Experience:

• 9+ years of hands‑on IBM Cognos development experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing enterprise‑level reports, dashboards, and data models.
• Experience with Cognos Analytics 11.x/12.x, Report Studio, and Framework Manager.
• Experience working with relational databases and writing complex SQL queries.
• Experience with TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics and TI processes is highly preferred.
• Experience collaborating with data warehouse, ETL, and business teams in an enterprise environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results‑driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest‑growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.