Business Intelligence Developer - BIDEV 0512NJ#02

Position: Business Intelligence (BI) Developer Location: West Sacramento, CA (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week) Duration: 24-month contract with possible extension Type: W2 / C2C Note: The rate mentioned is as per C2C TAX TERM, W2 Rates will differ. Overview A large state agency is seeking an experienced Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to support enterprise data analytics, reporting, and AI-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Power BI, SQL, Snowflake/Redshift, and integrating Machine Learning or Generative AI into BI solutions. This is a long-term engagement contributing to high-impact analytics and data warehouse initiatives. Key Responsibilities Business Intelligence Development Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, data models, and enterprise-level reports. Build data marts, analytical layers, and BI components to support organizational KPIs. Work with large datasets to perform deep data analysis and optimize performance. Data Engineering & Advanced Analytics Write and tune complex SQL queries, views, functions, and stored procedures. Support Snowflake or AWS Redshift development for scalable analytics solutions. Review data models, ETL processes, data dictionaries, and integration workflows. AI / Machine Learning Integration Integrate Generative AI into BI to produce automated insights, narratives, and recommendations. Build predictive analytics and trend forecasting models using AI/ML techniques. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with data architects, analysts, SMEs, and business teams to gather requirements. Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications. Lead functional testing, validation, and BI release certification. Documentation & Reporting Prepare documentation, dashboards, weekly reports, and visual analytics artifacts. Support data governance, security, and industry best practices. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet the following: 2+ years of hands-on experience with Machine Learning or Generative AI in analytics. 5+ years of Power BI development (dashboards, data modeling, DAX). 5+ years of SQL development and performance tuning. 3+ years working with Snowflake or AWS Redshift. Ability to work onsite 2–3 days per week as required. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field. Experience working in state government, financial, or other regulated environments. Strong experience with Power BI DAX, advanced modeling, and enterprise reporting. Familiarity with Agile, SDLC, and enterprise data warehouse environments. Soft Skills Excellent communication and stakeholder-interaction skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Detail-oriented, organized, and highly reliable. Additional Notes Must pass a background check. Travel expenses are not covered. Work must align with agency business hours. About Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing Technical / IT staffing firms in the US providing services to numerous clients. We offer the most competitive pay for every position. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.