Senior BI Consultant, Cognos Analytics for GovCon

Deltek, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Deltek, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Consultant focused on Business Intelligence using Cognos Analytics to support Government Contractors.

You will specify and develop BI deliverables, build reports and data models, and ensure security across dashboards and data sources while aligning with client objectives. The role emphasizes testing, documentation, and prioritizing work within project plans, acting as a trusted advisor and collaborating with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of consulting and/or similar experience.
• 5+ years of reporting or analytics experience.
• U.S. citizenship required to support GovCon, FedRAMP- and ITAR-related projects.
• Experience with Cognos 12 and/or Analytics.
• ERP background with Deltek Costpoint or other ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with accounting, manufacturing, or HR/Payroll domains.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT).
• Travel within the US up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Specification & Development: Create BI deliverable specs and build/modify reports, data models, dashboards, and security.
• Testing & Documentation: Test deliverables and document status and results.
• Work Prioritization: Set priorities per project plans and GovCon policies.
• Trusted Advisor: Analyze issues and provide actionable recommendations.
• Research & Escalation: Investigate reporting issues and propose solutions.
• Ownership: Own tasks and follow through on commitments.
• Collaboration: Work with consultants, client staff, and third-party experts.
• Team Support: Assist the consulting team to meet client requirements.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Cognos Analytics

Consulting experience

SQL

ERP knowledge

Security reporting

U.S. Citizenship

Travel readiness

Education

B.A./B.S. or equivalent

Tools

LDAP/ADS

Job description

Deltek, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Consultant focused on Business Intelligence using Cognos Analytics to support Government Contractors.

You will specify and develop BI deliverables, build reports and data models, and ensure security across dashboards and data sources while aligning with client objectives. The role emphasizes testing, documentation, and prioritizing work within project plans, acting as a trusted advisor and collaborating with clients and team members.