Cognos Developer

-----NO C2C-----NO C2C----NO C2C----NO C2C---- Terms of Employment: • W2 Contract, 12 Months (Strong Permanent Conversion Likelihood) • This position is 100% remote. Overview: Work with a leading firm in the health intelligence industry as a Senior Health Information Programmer. This is a "consultant-minded" role responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining core data processing platforms. You will bridge the gap between complex data and executive leadership by designing, developing, and administering high-impact reporting solutions that drive business ROI. You will… • Engage directly with Operations Directors and VPs to "flush out" business requirements and translate them into technical deliverables. • Design and develop enterprise-grade reports and dashboards using Cognos, SSRS, and Power BI. • Administer, configure, and monitor reporting platforms, focusing on security, access control, and server-side optimization. • Build robust back-end data layers and SSIS packages to ensure data is structured for both current and future reporting needs. • Apply User Experience (UX) and "storytelling" principles to dashboards to cater to executive, analyst, and self-service audiences. • Mentor junior programmers and drive the adoption of best practices across the team. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree and 4-5 years of relative experience in Health Information Programming or a similar Business Intelligence role. • High proficiency in Cognos Reporting (Framework Manager) and Cognos Server Administration. • Strong SQL skills for data profiling, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. • Experience with SSRS and SSIS for data wrangling and processing. • Proven ability to communicate with high-level stakeholders (Directors/VPs) and manage delivery expectations. • Demonstrated proficiency in Data Visualization and User Experience Design. Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree. • Prior experience working with healthcare claims, utilization, or case management data. • Experience with Tableau and Microsoft SQL Server Suite (SSMS, SSAS). • Familiarity with Agile methodology and Azure DevOps/TFS source control.