Junior Data Analyst/BI Analyst

Pololei; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Pololei is looking for a Junior Data Analyst/BI Analyst based in Washington, D.C. to design and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and up to three years of experience with Power BI.

Responsibilities include data integration, managing security governance, and collaborating with stakeholders. Competitive benefits include a 401K plan, medical coverage, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. Citizenship.
• Must have or be able to obtain an active Secret clearance.
• 0-3 years experience in Dashboard or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards.
• Create interactive visualizations for KPIs and performance.
• Integrate data from multiple sources.
• Manage security and Power BI workspace governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for reporting solutions.

Skills

Advanced experience with Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service

Proficiency in DAX and Power Query (M)

Strong SQL and data integration skills

Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL, and star schema design

Experience with Azure SQL and SharePoint

Excellent analytical and communication skills

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Azure SQL

SharePoint

Job description

Junior Data Analyst/BI Analyst – Government Customer – National Capital Region (NCR)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and reusable datasets.
• Create interactive visualizations that communicate KPIs, trends, and operational performance.
• Build and optimize data models using DAX, Power Query, and Dataflows.
• Integrate data from multiple sources, including SQL, Excel, SharePoint, APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Manage security, scheduled refreshes, and Power BI workspace governance.
• Troubleshoot performance, refresh, and connectivity issues.
• Validate data accuracy and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into reporting solutions.
• Develop executive briefings, scorecards, and analytical reports.
• Provide user support and training on dashboards and self-service reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Monitor dashboard reliability and enforce quality assurance standards.
• Extract and integrate datasets from different sources to establish a unified data architecture, ensuring data consistency.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Required Skills and Experience

• Advanced experience with Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
• Proficiency in DAX, Power Query (M), Dataflows, and semantic modeling.
• Strong SQL and data integration skills.
• Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL, and star schema design.
• Experience with Azure SQL, SharePoint, Dataverse, and APIs.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, or Databricks is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Up to three (0‑3) years experience in Dashboard or Power BI.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst certification preferred.
• Experience in government or large enterprise environments.

Citizenship and Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have or be able to obtain an active Secret clearance.

Benefits

Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.