Cognos Reports Writer/Developer

Jobs via Dice; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government client in Albany, NY is seeking a Cognos Reports Writer/Developer to join their team. The role involves collaborating with technical staff and business analysts to deliver high-quality reporting solutions. Key responsibilities include developing BI models, conducting data analysis, and training team members on reporting standards and best practices. This full-time position suits candidates with experience in Cognos and database management, offering an opportunity to contribute to important projects in a mid-senior level capacity.

Qualifications

• 72 months of experience as a Cognos Reports Writer/Developer.
• 60 months with Cognos BI version 11.1.7+ in configuration and administration.
• 84 months of experience with Oracle and SQL Server, including T-SQL.

Responsibilities

• Document and prioritize business reporting requirements.
• Analyze requirements and develop Cognos BI models and reports.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through testing.

Skills

Guiding large teams

Analytical skills

Database management

Data mining

Data warehousing

Reporting design concepts

Cognos BI

T-SQL

API integrations

User training

Education

IBM Cognos BI certification

Power BI certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Cognos

Power BI

SSIS

SSAS

SSRS

Tableau

Talend

Crystal Reports

Unisys Agile Business Suite

Job description

Trigyn's direct government client has an immediate need for a Cognos Reports Writer/Developer in Albany, NY.

Description:

Under the supervision and guidance of the PMO and Project Manager, the Cognos reporting specialist will collaborate with technical staff, Business Analysts, and program/business office members to perform various reporting tasks, including:

• Document and prioritize business reporting requirements and respond to report requests and issues.
• Analyze requirements, develop/configure, test, and deploy Cognos BI models, reports, and dashboards.
• Convert existing EZSpec reports into Cognos reports.
• Facilitate meetings with business teams to understand reporting needs and pain points.
• Create and maintain report distribution calendars.
• Develop KPIs, scorecards, and visualizations.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through testing and documentation.
• Conduct deep dive sessions for problem-solving.
• Perform data mining for insights to support decision-making.
• Apply knowledge of database management, data warehousing, and reporting design concepts.
• Contribute to reporting standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to prioritize reporting needs.
• Review report rules and parameters for quality assurance.
• Identify and meet BI training needs.
• Train team members and develop help guides.
• Evaluate operational needs and recommend reporting solutions.
• Develop complex reports and dashboards with formulas, calculations, and data structures.
• Utilize scripting and programming languages for data extraction and transformation.
• Enhance visual presentation of reports.
• Resolve production issues promptly and ensure report performance.
• Manage reporting requirements in a hybrid environment.
• Participate in design discussions, stand-ups, and planning sessions.
• Become a reporting SME and business advisor.
• Support QA/testing with test plans, cases, and validation.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Experience in IT, supporting development platforms and business applications.
• Ability to guide large teams and extensive industry experience.
• 72 months of experience as a Cognos Reports Writer/Developer with cross-functional teams, including model and report development.
• 60 months of experience with Cognos BI version 11.1.7+ in configuration, security, architecture, and administration.
• 84 months experience with database systems like Oracle, SQL Server, including T-SQL, stored procedures, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with analytics, API integrations, dashboards delivery using Cognos, Power BI, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS.
• 72 months of experience in report testing, validation, and defect tracking.
• Support experience with tools like Unisys Agile Business Suite, Tableau, Talend, etc.
• Experience delivering Cognos BI training and developing user guides.
• 36 months of experience with Crystal Reports, Talend, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Relevant certifications such as IBM Cognos BI, Power BI, SQL Server, Cloud/CRM reporting, or Project Management Professional.

Additional Information:

Immediate response via call or resume submission is encouraged.

Trigyn Technologies is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER with multiple certifications including ISO standards and CMMI Level 5.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industry

• Software Development