Data Reporting Analytics Contractor

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, BCforward, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job Title: Data Reporting Analytics Contractor Location: (Tampa, FL) Duration: Travel - 3 months Pay Range: $73/hr $78/hr (W2) Job ID: 370974 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Data Reporting Analytics Contractor to join our dynamic team supporting a Deloitte project. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Power BI, Azure Data Explorer (Kusto/KQL), and data modeling/DAX and a proven ability to deliver accurate, performant dashboards that provide timely, actionable cost insights and forecasts for business leaders. Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain reporting solutions that provide actionable insights for decision-making. • Develop and optimize data models, dashboards, and reports to visualize findings and KPIs. • Build and enhance Power BI dashboards for month-to-date cost views, cost trends and drivers by portfolio/application, forecasting, and drill-downs by relevant dimensions. • Ingest and model cost data from Azure Data Explorer using KQL and design a performant semantic model. • Lead requirements elicitation with portfolio and application leaders and translate needs into report mockups, user stories, and iterative delivery plans. • Define and document business rules including allocation and tagging logic, cost categories, and definitions of MTD and forecast. • Implement report governance including refresh approach, access and security, and documentation for handoff. • Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and integrity. • Gather and analyze data requirements to ensure availability of necessary data for reporting. • Continuously optimize reports and underlying data to meet evolving business needs. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Advanced Power BI expertise, including data modeling, DAX, performance tuning, and dashboard design. • Hands-on experience with Azure Data Explorer and KQL for querying and shaping analytics datasets. • Proven ability to conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops and convert ambiguous requests into clear reporting requirements. • Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights and iterate with leaders. • Experience level: Advanced, 6-9 years in data analytics and visualization. Preferred Skills: • Familiarity with FinOps practices including unit economics, showback/chargeback, cost allocation, and optimization signals. • Experience building cost transparency reporting for Azure cloud environments. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: • Competitive compensation and benefits • Opportunities for growth with global clients • A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects Additional Role Details • Primary skill: Data Analytics - Data Visualization. • Level required: Advanced (6-9 years experience). • Focus: Enhance cloud cost reporting and forecasting to provide timely, actionable visibility into spend for portfolio and application leaders. • Work location: United States only. • Project stage: Internal. • Expenses permitted: No. • Max vendor rate: $110/hour. • Hours per day: 8. Labor type: Business Professional. • Respond by date: 23/02/2026. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume or contact: Email: Phone: