Junior Data Scientist (Report Developer)

Seneca Holdings; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Holdings, part of the Seneca Nation Group, is seeking a BI/report developer for our Buffalo, NY team. You will review existing BI reports, build dashboards in QlikView and Qlik Sense, and ensure migrated outputs match source data with strong validation.

The role requires SQL skills, data modeling basics, and meticulous attention to detail. You will document work, support testing, and learn legacy and modern BI platforms in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing BI reports and dashboards.
• Ability to translate business rules into data visuals.
• Proficient in SQL for data extraction and validation.
• Familiarity with data modeling and ETL concepts.
• Strong attention to detail when validating report outputs.
• Ability to follow technical specifications and document work clearly.
• Willingness to learn legacy and modern BI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review existing BusinessObjects reports and document data sources, calculations, and rules.
• Build/update reports, dashboards, and visualizations in QlikView/Qlik Sense per specifications.
• Validate migrated reports against source outputs and log discrepancies.
• Write and modify SQL queries to extract and validate data.
• Troubleshoot report errors and escalate complex problems.
• Update Qlik load scripts and expressions under senior guidance.
• Maintain migration trackers and mapping documents.
• Migrate scheduled jobs and report connections as assigned.
• Support user acceptance testing and training materials.

Skills

Reporting & BI development

Data analysis

SQL querying

Documentation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Statistics / Data Analytics

Tools

Qlik Sense

QlikView

SAP BusinessObjects

Power BI

Tableau

SQL Server

Job description

Great Waters Federal is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNGis Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visitthe website and follow us onLinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs.Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Key Responsibilities

• Review existing BusinessObjects reports, including Web Intelligence and Crystal Reports, and document data sources, calculations, and business rules with guidance from senior developers.
• Build and update reports, dashboards, and visualizations in QlikView and/or Qlik Sense based on defined specifications and migration mappings.
• Validate migrated reports against source BusinessObjects output and record matches, discrepancies, and data issues.
• Write and modify SQL queries to extract, compare, and validate data.
• Assist with troubleshooting report errors and data issues, and escalates complex problems to senior developers.
• Update Qlik load scripts and expressions under the direction of senior developers.
• Maintain migration trackers, mapping documents, and records of logic changes and known discrepancies.
• Migrate scheduled jobs, distribution lists, and report connections as assigned.
• Support user acceptance testing, training materials, and knowledge-transfer documentation.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in report development, business intelligence, data analysis, or a related role.
• Hands-on experience with at least one business intelligence tool, such as Qlik Sense, QlikView, SAP BusinessObjects, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Working knowledge of SQL for querying and data validation.
• Basic understanding of data modeling, relational databases, and ETL concepts.
• Strong attention to detail when comparing data and testing report output.
• Ability to follow technical specifications and document work clearly.
• Willingness to learn legacy and modern reporting platforms.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Exposure to SAP BusinessObjects, including Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports, or universes.
• Exposure to Qlik set analysis, scripting, or data modeling.
• Experience with a business intelligence migration or platform transition project.
• Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages for automation.
• Familiarity with Oracle or SQL Server.
• Qlik Sense Business Analyst or Data Architect certification, or progress toward one.
• Degree or coursework in computer science, information systems, statistics, data analytics, or a related field.

Soft Skills

• Eager to learn and comfortable asking questions to understand unfamiliar code and business rules.
• Methodical and detail-oriented when validating and testing report output.
• Able to take direction and complete assigned tasks independently.
• Clear communicator who reports progress, issues, and discrepancies promptly.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.