Enterprise Reporting Specialist

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA is seeking an Enterprise Reporting Specialist to administer Power BI Enterprise Reporting for OSI FRED, develop reports, dashboards, and KPIs, and manage secure data access. The role requires strong collaboration with stakeholders, data modeling, and experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, and security controls.

The position is on-site within 50 miles of a NASA Center and requires maintaining documentation, SOPs, and end-user training to ensure compliant and scalable reporting solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent).
• 6+ years in Enterprise Asset Management reporting and/or Power BI reporting.
• Experience with application security, authentication methods, and RBAC.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Power BI reporting environments (data modeling, DAX, publishing workflows).
• Hands-on experience with Power BI Data Gateway for on-premises data access.

Responsibilities

• Support NASA’s Enterprise CMMS reporting server and report repository.
• Build custom reports and advanced analytics for end users.
• Develop methods to join disparate datasets for insights.
• Optimize Power BI data models and performance.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to support strategic decisions.
• Implement and maintain security (RLS/CLS) across reports.
• Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Provide end-user training and maintain documentation.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

SQL

Python

Data modeling

RBAC / security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS / IT or related

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL Developer

Power BI Data Gateway

Job description

We are seeking an Enterprise Reporting Specialist to administer NASA’s Office of Strategic Infrastructure (OSI) Facilities and Real Estate Division (FRED) PowerBI Enterprise Reporting Platform by developing custom and out-of-box reports, building advanced dashboards and KPIs, and managing secure data access through Row- and Column-Level Security (RLS). This role includes maintaining reporting infrastructure, administering Power BI / Data Gateway platform, conducting system upgrades and performance monitoring, and ensuring compliance with security and access-control policies. The position works closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into actionable reporting solutions, and provide end-user training while maintaining thorough documentation, operational guidelines, and troubleshooting procedures.

*On-Site - Must reside within 50 miles of a NASA Center.*

Primary Responsibilities

• Support NASA’s Enterprise CMMS reporting server and report repository, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and secure integration with Power BI reporting environments.
• Build custom reports for end users as needed, including advanced analytics and visualizations.
• Develop creative methods of joining multiple, disparate datasets to produce meaningful insight.
• Optimize and maintain Power BI data models, including improving metadata, calculation groups, and model performance.
• Develop and deliver advanced dashboards, metrics, and analytical reports using Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and other enterprise reporting tools to support strategic decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Define, configure, and maintain KPIs aligned with organizational strategy and reporting requirements to measure the effectiveness of business decisions, ensuring consistent measurement across platforms.
• Demonstrate soft skills to work with a team of analysts in an ad-hoc environment to process information.
• Collaborate with team members to collect and analyze data.
• Partner with database administrators and the data manager to ensure robust data operations.
• Structure large data sets to find usable information (mapping).
• Design, develop, and modify data infrastructure to accelerate data analysis and reporting processes.
• Maintain data management plans and instructions for operating complex business systems.

• Evaluate the design, selection, and implementation of database changes by comparing them with business requirements and design documents.
• Map and join together siloed, disparate data sets using Python or Power BI DAX.
• Update data architecture and data models as needed to support evolving requirements.
• Implement and continuously improve Row- and Column-Level Security (RLS/CLS) across reporting environments (e.g., Power BI) to ensure secure, role-appropriate data access across facility organizations.
• Manage and maintain Power BI Data Gateway configurations to support secure hybrid connectivity for on-premises MAS/Maximo data sources.
• Perform necessary software installations, upgrades, patches, and configuration changes.
• Monitor system performance, conduct routine maintenance, and implement improvements for facility maintenance and operations reports and related reporting infrastructure.
• Manage user access, roles, and security settings following compliance policies across all reporting platforms.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and implement scalable solutions.
• Develop and maintain report documentation, including specifications, mappings, gateway configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Provide end-user reporting support and training on Power BI and related reporting tools.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to reporting workflows, tools, and operational guidelines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of experience in Enterprise Asset Management Reporting and/or PowerBI reporting
• Experience with application security, authentication methods, and role-based access controls.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of Power BI reporting environments, including data modeling, DAX, and publishing workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI Data Gateway management for on-premises data access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL Developer
• Knowledge of Maximo database tables and structures.
• Experience with Maximo 7.6 and MAS-9 reporting capabilities.
• Experience with enterprise analytics environments, hybrid data integrations, and RLS/CLS management at scale.
• Experience using Tabular Editor for enterprise-level data model optimization and governance.
• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Power BI, Azure, Maximo/MAS, ITIL).

Additional Requirements

• Must be located within 50 miles of a NASA Center

Clearance Requirement

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance