Power BI Developer

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

FSAs

401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is seeking a Power BI Developer to support development, implementation, and enhancements of mission-critical systems in a federal environment. The ideal candidate will have Power BI, SharePoint, SQL, and Microsoft Power Platform experience and will translate operational requirements into secure, scalable technical solutions.

The position will initially be a hybrid role with potential to transition to remote work based on business needs and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years of software design/development experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for process improvement.
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate/Power Apps).
• Experience with C#, JavaScript, or PowerShell.
• Experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, Dataverse, SQL Server, or Azure SQL.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, SDLC, requirements analysis, and data governance.
• Experience gathering requirements and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure solutions comply with federal security, documentation, data governance, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and identify automation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reporting tools, compliance tracking, and metrics for leadership visibility and audit readiness.
• Configure applications, automated workflows, data structures, and integrations using Microsoft technologies
• Design and manage SQL-based databases and data solutions (modeling, migration, cleanup, mapping, validation).
• Configure and administer SharePoint Online and on-premises sites, permissions, workflows, and repositories.
• Test and deploy solutions, coordinate user acceptance testing, gather feedback, and implement enhancements.
• Create technical and user documentation and provide user support and training.
• Serve as client liaison, communicating technical information and ensuring solutions align with requirements.
• Provide project updates and communicate system status, enhancements, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Power BI

SharePoint

SQL

Microsoft Power Platform

C#

JavaScript

Azure

Dataverse

SDLC

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering or related field

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a Power BI Developer to support the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of mission-critical systems in a federal environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with Power BI, SharePoint, SQL, and Microsoft Power Platform and will be comfortable translating operational requirements into secure, scalable, and user-focused technical solutions.

The position will initially be a hybrid role, with the potential to transition to a remote work arrangement following the initial assignment, based on business needs and project requirements.

Job Description

• Ensure solutions comply with applicable federal security, documentation, data governance, and operational requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, understand business processes, and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reporting tools, compliance tracking systems, and metrics to support leadership visibility and audit readiness
• Develop and configure applications, automated workflows, data structures, and integrations using Microsoft technologies
• Design and manage SQL-based databases and data solutions, including data modeling, migration, cleanup, mapping, and validation
• Configure and administer SharePoint Online and on-premises sites, lists, libraries, permissions, workflows, and document repositories
• Test and deploy solutions, coordinate user acceptance testing, gather feedback, and implement enhancements
• Create technical and user documentation and provide user support and training
• Serve as a client liaison, communicating technical information and ensuring solutions align with operational and mission requirements
• Provide project updates and communicate system status, enhancements, and recommendations to stakeholders

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 1+ years of experience in software development, application development, database development, or a related field
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience analyzing business processes and data to inform solution design
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, and SharePoint
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate and/or Power Apps
• Experience with C#, JavaScript, or PowerShell
• Experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, Dataverse, SQL Server, or Azure SQL
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, SDLC, requirements analysis, and data governance
• Experience gathering requirements and translating business needs into technical solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience supporting federal or other highly regulated environments
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams & SharePoint Administrator Associate

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

If you're a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG's online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or call [phone].

ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.