Overview:
GovCIO is currently seeking a highly skilled Power BI Report Specialist/ SME with deep experience in modernizing reporting platforms, including converting legacy ATC reports into Power BI, managing Power BI Gateways, and working with Azure Data Factory and SQL Server technologies. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between data engineering and business reporting, delivering enterprise-grade dashboards and reports supported by a scalable, secure, and automated backend infrastructure. This position is fully remote, located in the United States.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the conversion of internal, dynamic Power Bi dashboards for exposure to external audiences, ensuring security, accuracy, interactivity, and user-friendly layouts.
* Develop and maintain data models and visualizations aligned with business logic, KPIs, and performance standards.
* Configure and administer Power BI Gateways (on-premises and enterprise) to support scheduled data refreshes from SQL Server and other sources.
* Collaborate with data engineers to design and manage Azure Data Factory pipelines and Self-Hosted Integration Runtimes (SHIR) to automate data ingestion and transformation workflows.
* Work directly with SQL Server databases to write, optimize, and troubleshoot queries, stored procedures, and views that feed Power BI datasets.
* Generates Ad-Hoc PBI Reports.
* Conducts PBI Training (Instructor-led Class Development, Delivery).
* Ensure governance of data access and security policies, including Row-Level Security (RLS) and workspace permission models.
* Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, define data strategies, and deliver meaningful reporting solutions that drive decision-making.
* Make recommendations for changes to software and hardware configurations that improve performance and capabilities provided by the current National Surveillance Tool (NST Reporting).
* Ensures smooth operations of NST Reporting through continuous monitoring and patching.
* Assist with performance tuning and report optimization to improve loading speed, usability, and scalability.
* Provide guidance and support to teams adopting Power BI, ensuring best practices in report design, modeling, and deployment.
* Performs upgrades as needed to incorporate new features and assure elevated levels of security and support.
Qualifications:
Required Skills and Experience
* Bachelors with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)
* Proven experience designing and converting legacy or proprietary reports (e.g., ATC, SSRS) into Power BI.
* Strong knowledge of Power BI architecture, including Gateway configuration, DAX, Power Query (M), and publishing workflows.
* Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, especially pipeline creation, scheduling, and integration with SQL and cloud storage.
* Experience with SQL Server Services, including SQL Agent Jobs, Integration Services (SSIS), and relational database tuning.
* Familiarity with Self-Hosted Integration Runtime (SHIR) setup and maintenance for hybrid data environments.
Preferred Skills and Experience
* Solid understanding of data security, access controls, and compliance standards in cloud and on-prem environments.
* Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and produce high-quality documentation.
Clearance required
* Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust clearance
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