Power BI Data Analyst

Global Enterprise Services, LLC (GES); Fort Meade (MD); Remote; USD 105,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Power BI Data Analyst to join their dynamic team at Fort Meade, MD. This exciting role involves collaborating with UX analysts and engineers to create visually appealing dashboards that provide valuable insights for various stakeholders. With a focus on data visualization, business analytics, and agile development, you will play a crucial role in transforming data into actionable information. If you are passionate about leveraging your expertise in Power BI and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in relevant fields, with a focus on Business Analytics and Reporting.
• Strong expertise in Power BI, SQL, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business requirements into effective data visualizations.

Skills

Business Analytics

Data Visualization

SQL Query Writing

Python

Agile Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Jira

Bitbucket

Job description

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Power BI Data Analyst

Full Time Fort Meade, MD, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1184

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $117,000.00 Annually

GES is supporting an extensive digital modernization program critical to DISA and Fourth Estate Agencies and is currently seeking a Power BI Data Analyst to support our customer at Ft. Meade, MD; however, this position can be remote.

PROGRAM SUMMARY: The Defense Enclave Services contract will unify the DOD Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities’ common use information technology systems, personnel, functions, and program elements under the direction of DISA’s Fourth Estate Network Optimization program office. This Power BI Data Analyst will work with a team of UX analysts and engineers to help visualize the Operational IT environment for various use cases.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must have an active DoD Secret clearance to apply for this position. (US Citizenship required)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with UX Analyst to design, develop, and maintain interactive and visually appealing Power BI dashboards that provide meaningful insights to various stakeholders.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective data visualizations and reports.
3. Utilize your expertise in APIs across multiple platforms to seamlessly connect and extract data, ensuring accurate and timely data retrieval.
4. Participate in the development of user stories, sprint planning, and test case development/execution within an agile project environment.
5. Create detailed business requirement documents, use cases, and functional specifications, and facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams.
6. Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, document, and analyze business requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of project objectives and goals.
7. Implement best practices for data modeling, ensuring efficient and effective data transformation and aggregation processes.
8. Collaborate with the IT team to ensure the availability and reliability of data sources and troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise.
9. Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in Power BI and related technologies to continuously improve and optimize dashboard designs and functionalities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
2. 5+ years of experience in Business Analytics tools developing Reporting and Dashboards.
3. 3+ years in Reporting and Analytics using Power BI - M Query, DAX, Data Modelling, RLS.
4. 5+ years in database technologies and strong SQL query writing skills, preferably SQL Server.
5. 1 year – Python.
6. Experience working in Agile development environment with tools such as Jira and Bitbucket.
7. Excellent communication skills to translate business requirements into Dashboards and Reporting.
8. Must have a current IAT Level II or higher Certification such as Security + within 30 days of start.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Recognized Power BI Certification such as PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst Associate.